Ski resorts turn to adventure tourism to prepare for a warmer future

[ad_1] Decades of downward-trending data show decreasing ski season lengths and scant snow. ADVERTISEMENT This year’s ski season may have kicked off early thanks to a bumper November snowfall, but…

Bumper snowfall sees Europe’s ski resorts open early

[ad_1] Some slopes have reported over a metre of fresh snow in the last week, and more is on the way. ADVERTISEMENT Ski season could start early in some places…

Italy seeking EU rules for Christmas skiing to limit COVID-19 risk

[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned Italians not to ski during the Christmas holidays to help curb a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic that has…

Slopes stay open, singing banned as Swiss crack down on COVID-19

[ad_1] By John Revill, Michael Shields ZURICH (Reuters) -Switzerland on Friday said it would allow ski resorts to remain open for domestic tourism but announced some stricter measures including banning…

Summer retreat: Inside a ski resort adapting to climate change

[ad_1] As global warming hits, more and more mountainous regions in Europe are relying on their aestival attractions to entice holidaymakers. I’m standing beside a big white cross at the…

Swiss won’t bow to foreign pressure on ski resorts – minister

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Swiss Interior Minister Alain Berset speaks during a news conference with Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (not pictured) and Swiss Economic Minister Guy Parmelin (not pictured), as the…

Save money on a ski holiday by taking a day trip to the slopes

[ad_1] A ski trip in the rarefied air of the French Alps can be an amazing way to spend a week’s holiday. It’s also an amazingly fast way to spend…

Alps Ski Resorts Brace for a Future With Less Snow

[ad_1] With snow scarce, some resorts promote biking trails and adventure parks, others try to move their ski runs to higher elevations. Many have closed. [ad_2] Source link

The Alps Plan for a Future Without Skiing

[ad_1] With snow scarce, some resorts promote biking trails and adventure parks, others try to move their ski runs to higher elevations. Many have closed. [ad_2] Source link

This luxury chalet has electric vehicles, green energy and zero waste

[ad_1] Not many people get to spend a night at the number one rated ski chalet in the whole of the French Alps. Ferme à Jules is invariably fully booked,…