Southern Alps
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News from Southern Alps
Check out all the latest happenings at Southern Alps ski resorts, from new lifts to terrain expansions, in addition to Southern Alps weather forecasts, photo galleries, infographics and current events skiers and mountain travelers should know about. Stay up-to-date on Southern Alps ski resort news and events by clicking on articles from the list below or page through to see Southern Alps coverage from the entire ski season.
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Opening day powder pictures from Saturday
Chamonix, Courchevel, Meribel and Serre Che opened Saturday with excellent conditions.
10th December 2012
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Snowpark of Risoul
The ski resort of Risoul has from now on acquired an important know-how as regards of bumps that we have built for 5 years.
17th August 2012
Small ski areas still building big lifts
Whilst several small mid-sized ski areas in the Alps, including Abondance in France, have decided to call it a day after the poor snow winter at low altitude last season was the proverbial 'last straw,' others are investing in new infrastructure in a bid to continue the fight.
17th August 2012
Serre Chevalier plans further 50 million euro spend
Serre Chevalier in the Southern French Alps has announced plans to spend 50 million Euros on upgrades up to 2011, following initial investment since its acquisition by the Compagnie des Alpes (CDA). CDA reportedly views the area as a destination of significant importance, and following the substantial investment in the region's ski infrastructure, considerable growth is predicted to follow. Serre Chevalier already attracts 1.3m skier visits and claims to be the fourth largest ski area in France.
17th August 2012
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Serre Chevalier readies for winter
This winter the southern Alpine resort of Serre Chevalier will unveils its latest six-seater chairlift, Les Combes. Serre Che will also widen its "les vallons" trail and create a new beginners' area on the Aravet plateau.
17th August 2012
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Montgenevre Leading French Resort For Snowfall
Montgenèvre is reporting that a month in to its ski season it is one of the leadsing resorts in France for snowfall.
17th August 2012
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More Big Snowfalls in France Lead To Big Snow Clear Up Bill
Snowfalls have been continuing in France throughout the past week with accumulations of up to 110cm (44 inches) over the past seven days and both the Northern Alps and the Pyrenees doing well. Sunday February 8th was a particularly snowy day across the country with www.Skiinfo.fr issuing 30 powder alarms. , in particular in Pyrénées and North Alps.
17th August 2012
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Ski Resorts Open Early In France
Two French ski resorts have announced early openings for winter 2011-12.
17th August 2012
A Ski Camp that Teaches Steeps to Expert Skiers in the Alps
Miles and Liz Smart Continue Doug Coomb's Tradition of Steep Skiing Camps in the French Alps and beyond.
27th June 2012
Freeriding for the whole family
Could your kids be natural born freeriders? Embark on a family off-piste adventure.
13th March 2012
