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Good news for skiers in south of France as four resorts are open

Recent snowfall has benefited the resorts

World-famous cable car in French Alps sets sights on March reopen date

Recent incident affected opening of ‘La Grave’ ski lifts

British skier dies in avalanche in French Alps

Authorities were forced to call off search and say death toll may rise

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Landslide forces drivers to take detour to access family ski station in south-east France

The road is expected to reopen in the middle of next week

British skier dies in French Alps after violent collision with stationary skier

The other skier suffered a fractured leg from the collision

Two skiers die in avalanche in French Alps

The men, both in their 30s, were buried for up to 50 minutes in snow

Child, 11, seriously hurt after falling from ski lift at French resort

They were airlifted to hospital yesterday

Winter sports: should you also have extra insurance if you live in France?

There are between 130,000 and 160,000 accidents on ski slopes every year, according to Médecins de montagne

Disabled skier reaches South Pole and thanks readers in France for support

British stroke survivor Jonny Huntington became first disabled person to ski to southernmost point of Earth

Ski in your underwear?! British women’s idea for charity event in France catches on

450 skiers braved the cold on New Year’s day to raise money for charity

Last-minute ski reservations up after good snowfall in French Alps

‘We have rarely seen so many bookings for New Year's Eve’, says tourism analysis agency

240 skiers evacuated by helicopter after French ski lift breaks down

The lift's motors developed a mechanical problem

Trenitalia rivals SNCF to offer train service to French ski stations

The service is a clear sign of the Italian operator’s strategy for the French ski resort market

Cable damage stops opening of world-famous French cable car for skiers

Alpine area famous for off-piste routes faces tourism hit

From Devon and Serre Chevalier to the South Pole; para-skier's epic challenge

Former army officer sets off on a world-first 911km solo South Pole trek

Work to protect birds from dangers of French ski resorts is a success

Simple actions like attaching brightly coloured discs to electricity wires and ski lift cables is helping to prevent accidents

Electric skis offer same thrill without the snow, says French inventor

If you miss skiing there are now motorised skis on wheels you can strap on in the city

SEE: Old French skis turned into colourful tables and benches

A cooperative is selling the recycled pieces to mountain businesses or members of the public

Skiers delight as up to 60cm of snow set to hit French resorts

Heavy snowfall in the Pyrenees and Alps is a boost for tourism but avalanche warnings are in place in some areas

Ski-speak: Eight expressions to speak like a local skier in France

Peuf, le dahu, des virolets, dré dans l’pentu - we show you how to blend in during your next mountain holiday

American and Briton die in separate sports accidents in French Alps

The American tourist died ‘speed riding’ while the Briton died in a skiing accident. A second Briton also died this week after suffering a heart-attack while skiing

Car stuck on piste as driver tries to drop off skier in Pyrénées

The vehicle was discovered stuck part way up the slope when the ski resort opened

Lack of snow hangs over school holiday ski season in Pyrénées

Ski stations are closing temporarily. Low snow levels also increase drought woes

French mountain resorts now offer much more than just skiing

Horse-drawn sleighs, ice diving, snowshoeing - ski towns are a winter playground for non-skiers too

LOOK INSIDE: French mountain chalets on sale for up to €1 million

We look at five getaways for people dreaming of a white Christmas

Can I get seasonal work as a non-French person?

It is more difficult, but still possible, to work in certain sectors on a short-term basis

Highest ski station in Pyrenees definitely to close

The resort reopened in 2021 after a group of enthusiasts tried to rescue it from €13million of debt but poor weather conditions helped put the final nail in the coffin

Ski holiday firm calls for more direct train links to French resorts

The company said fewer than 0.5% of French people skiing in the Alps went by train and 80% of British skiers travelled by plane

Winter Olympics 2030: France is the only candidate remaining

Bids by Switzerland and Sweden have already been ruled out

From bonuses to bikes: Key dates and changes in December in France

Stay up-to-date with what is new - and what is ending

Major ski stations in France to open early as metre of snow arrives

The Alps have seen heavy snowfall over several days as stations prepare for the winter season

How can I get to the ski resorts in France?

A look at flights, trains and buses to help you get to the mountains this winter

France sees strong interest in cross country skiing despite less snow

The sport which saw a boom during the Covid years continues to attract participants

Highest ski station in Pyrénées-Orientales to close

Investors had sought to diversify activities but a lack of snow in 2022 ended the plans

Ski results for 2022-23 French Alps season and winter open dates

Results were down due to soaring costs and Britons outnumbered other foreign tourists on the mountains, figures show

French ski stations appeal higher costs for seasonal employees

They argue that their fixed-term contracts are different to the short-term contracts on which the government is levying extra charges

French regions mull joint bid to host 2030 Winter Olympics

It is more than 30 years since France last held the sporting extravaganza

How to get your hands on some vintage French ski cabins from the 1970s

They could make a nice addition to your French garden

Appeal for help over son’s mystery death at French ski resort

Patrick Findlay’s body was found at the foot of a cliff – his mother is calling for anyone who saw him to come forward

Man dies after falling 40 metres from cable car at French ski resort

“It’s terrible. It's the first time an accident like this has happened at the station,” said the director of ski lift firm at Les Deux Alpes. The man was said to be drunk when the accident happened.

‘Run of my life’: French skier hits 255.5km/h to break speed record

Simon Billy, 31, broke the record on a 98% incline slope at the World Speed Skiing Championships in Vars

French hospital inundated with 80 - 100 ski accidents a day

The situation has been blamed on mild temperatures causing more ‘slushy’ snow and a rise in slope visitors

Three ski deaths in France including an American and a British tourist

The accidents all occurred in the Alps at the weekend and involved falls whilst skiing off-piste or snow touring

The stunning familial ski domain in the French Alps

Volunteers play a key role in this mountain community that sits in both the Drôme and Isère departments

iPhone raises alert as confuses skiing with accidents in France

Ski resort says a new safety feature in the phones is causing confusion as it is automatically calls the emergency services in case of steep slopes and sudden stops

Why we drive rather than take the train to ski in the French Alps

A reader from the UK who has been travelling for 40 years to ski defends his choice

Rising renovation costs, €20,000 folding house: French property update

We also look at soaring prices in ski resorts, the tenant who was evicted for a radical bathroom makeover, and hear why the former PM is against banning energy inefficient homes from the rental market

French ski workers call ‘unlimited’ strike just before half-term break

End of month protest coincides with nationwide strike action

Chance to buy a part of ski history from resort in French Pyrenees

50-year-old cable car cabins to be sold at auction to raise money for sick children. Starting price is €500

Ski holidays in France: why British tourists shun the train

The vast majority of the million skiers coming from the UK travel by plane

British skier dies in French Alps avalanche during outing with guide

The woman, 45, was airlifted off Mont Blanc glacier but died of her injuries

Ski stations in France see some snow after major lack in mild January

Snowfall is predicted in the Alps and Pyrenees over the next few days, with the most above 2,000 metres, but it may not be enough for struggling lower-altitude stations

Hiring UK staff for French chalet work ‘very complicated’ post-Brexit

It is easier and cheaper to recruit from Australia and New Zealand, says business owner in the Alps

Holidays are ending but France’s winter fun is hopefully just starting

Samantha David anticipates a busy ski season ahead – and you do not have to take to the slopes themselves to tap into the entertainment

Energy efficiency rules could put French ski resorts at risk

France is considering extending a ban on renting out poorly-insulated properties to include short-term holiday rentals

French ski resort bans cigarettes on pistes in European first

Les Gets collected 3,000 cigarette butts while cleaning up its pistes last spring. This measure aims to reduce the pollution created by such litter

Ski hotels in French Alps are ‘just like home, but better!’

We spoke to an interiors architect about two upmarket Alpine ski resort renovations and what customers really want after a day on the slopes

Updated: French ski resorts opening and closing dates 2022-2023

Missing dates for the 2022/23 ski season in France will be updated when they are announced

French ski resort Val Thorens postpones opening due to lack of snow

The resort has said that there is enough snow at higher elevations but not lower down, and so will wait a week before opening

Energy crisis: Will French ski resorts raise their prices this year?

Several options are being considered, including slowing down ski lifts, adapting opening hours or turning off Christmas lights

French ski stations under pressure as energy contracts up for renewal

Prices up to 20 times higher than before are putting the opening of several resorts in doubt with sector professionals issuing a ‘cry for help’

Sale of ‘iconic’ tourism office in French ski town sparks controversy

The traditional, chalet-style building in Courchevel will instead become a luxury jeweller

Green news France: tobacco firm butt tax, 3D printed scuba reef

And an ice-rink in Niort is melted to water trees - we look at current initiatives aimed at supporting the environment

Vintage French ski cabins up for sale for €500 each

The 30-year-old ‘eggs’ are being sold to individuals and companies alike

No Britons, no problem: French ski resorts report successful season

Covid rules meant that most British skiers were banned from France for around one month, but resorts have said that other factors have compensated

French ski station offers passes at €1 to voters, to limit abstention

The Alps station is offering a saving of €36.40 to anyone who can prove they have voted in the first round of the presidential elections today

Tignes, the flooded French Alpine village that moved up a mountain

New Tigne is a vibrant ski resort but some villagers are still angry about the forced evacuation to make way for a hydo-electric dam

Father calls for stricter ski rules in France after son, 7, badly hurt

The boy spent days in intensive care after being hit by a dangerous skier, prompting calls for reckless skiers to have their passes revoked

The Pyrenees village where Napoléon III and Victor Hugo went to bathe

The thermal spa village of Cauterets has a long history of welcoming France’s famous names, who came to relax and enjoy its stunning scenery

Hautes-Alpes: ‘Snow Plan’ launches in Briançon to keep access open

Plans Neige involve measures to make it easier to visit winter resorts at times of heavy snowfall

Covid face masks no longer mandatory on French open-air ski lifts

They remain obligatory in enclosed spaces and recommended when outside

Helicopter rescue for 44 skiers stuck on chair lift in French Pyrenees

Emergency services were called after the machine broke down, trapping skiers for more than two hours

France’s Covid travel test rules are blocking recovery, says ski firm

UK tour company owner claims the possibility of testing positive and not being able to go on holiday is deterring bookings - or pushing customers to book other destinations

Bookings at French ski resorts exceed pre-pandemic levels

The return of international clients has been described as ‘encouraging for the end of the season’, with resorts stating they are ‘ready’ to welcome UK visitors

Video: driver in 80s ends up with car on red ski run in east France

Skiers could not believe it when his white estate car emerged onto the piste in late afternoon

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