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The end of the glacier at Argentière in the Chamonix Valley....
The end of the glacier at Argentière in the Chamonix Valley has been given a protective summer coat in a bid to slow down its thawing as a result of climate change.
Working with the Mayor of Chamonix, and the Prefecture of Haute Savoie, the Compagnie du Mont- Blanc lift operator is spending 3,000 Euros on a small 750 square metre tarpaulin to cover a sector at the Grand Montets.
“ This technique of ice covering has already proven itself on Swiss gl
Montgenèvre plans to become the only resort in the Southern Alps....
Montgenèvre plans to become the only resort in the Southern Alps and one of only 30 in Europe to offer lift accessed skiing over 3,000m.
An entire 3000m ski area has been created around Mount-Chaberton on the French/Italian border to offer skiing for all levels and a long new blue run from 3000m downwards.
Skiers will be able to enjoy 360° panoramic views from Mont Ventoux to Mont-Blanc, from the
Rhône to the river Pô from the top
All of the ski areas in France are currently closed...
All of the ski areas in France are currently closed, the only major Alpine ski nation to have no skiing available over the next four weeks.
However three glacier ski areas will open in the country next month and in 2011 the opening dates have changed a little so that one opens a little earlier, and one stays open a little later, than in previous years.
First to open, for a five week summer ski season, will be Val d’Isere.
The French-based Compagnie des Alpes groups....
The French-based Compagnie des Alpes groups which owns the majority of major French ski areas as well as some other leading Alpine resorts and a lot of the continent’s theme parks has reported increased sales for the 2010-11 ski season.“(For) Ski areas (it was) a satisfactory winter season, despite light snowfall and poor skiing
conditions at the end of the season.
Three Days And Nights Of Good Time Vibes On And Off The Slopes Of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
The Feeling’s Little World Festival has unveiled the initial line-up for Meribel...
The Feeling’s Little World Festival has unveiled the initial line-up for Meribel Live that runs 12 to 19 March 2011 with over 40 gigs during ‘the world’s most beautiful festival.’
With an open air stage actually on the piste, the festival will feature some of Europe’s biggest acts with Squeeze, Sophie Ellis Bextor, The Feeling, The Freemasons, Fictionplane, Carl Barat of Libertines fame, The Langley Sisters and Ed Harcourt performing.
Val d’Isere will stage its ‘Pistes Gourmandes’ gourmet event this month...
Val d’Isere will stage its ‘Pistes Gourmandes’ gourmet event this month from 21st - 24th March 2011.La Tania, the youngest resort in the 3 Valleys....
La Tania, the youngest resort in the 3 Valleys will take a big freeride turn this spring, hosting the 1st ‘Ride the Rock’ event (www.ridetherock.fr), a new 2-star Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ).
The ‘Ride the Rock’ finals will take place on the infamous Rocher de La Loze with qualifiers held the day before on the Dou des Lanches.
For the next few weeks for all last minute bookings...
For the next few weeks for all last minute bookings (from the Monday each week for travel on the following Saturday and Sunday), guests of Mountain Heaven (www.mountainheaven.co.uk) will receive a week’s holiday in a fully catered chalet for only £199 per person.
On 22 January 2011, the best freeriders in the world will know if their rigorous training....
On 22 January 2011, the best freeriders in the world will know if their rigorous training and mental preparation leading up to the first event of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) season has paid off when they drop in and give it their all at the Nissan Freeride de Chamonix Mont-Blanc 2011 by Swatch.
Chamonix Mont-Blanc is the world's unofficial capital of Freeriding.
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