The Artisan

Thierry Thorens, from Morzine, is both chef and sculptor.  

- the 16 January 2018

The Craft Brewer

Brice Le Guennec, from Valloire, is a pro snowboarder & co-founder of Galibier Brewery.

- the 15 January 2018

The Soul Searcher

Marion Gouwy, from Peyragudes, is a pro snowboarder & architect.

- the 15 January 2018

The Lift Operator

Christelle Combépine is the owner of Téléski de la Turche in Les Gets.

- the 15 January 2018

The Guardian

Antoine Diet, from Val Thorens is a freeski programme manager & co-owner of Le Crewzer.

- the 15 January 2018

In the French mountains, Christmas is magical

The mountains of France are the ultimate destination to spend a magical Christmas, with family or friends. With everything from avant-garde, purpose-built resorts to charming mid-mountain villages,...

- the 29 September 2017

Profiles: 5 mountain professions!

Staring at the same four walls every day is not for Cathy, Béranger, Franck, Stéphane or Laurent! Living in the Pyrenees, the Massif Central, the Alps and the Vosges, each one of them works outdoor...

- the 9 January 2017

2 ‘made in the mountains’ films

If you like the mountains and you like films, you’ll love watching these, made at least in part, if not entirely, in the mountains; you might even recognise some of the locations. The mountains are...

- the 9 January 2017

«The red sweaters»

Affectionately referred to as «the red sweaters», for these men and women it is a sign of recognition, even if it’s their bronze medal, sun tan, technique and teaching skills that really set them a...

- the 9 January 2017

Innovations in the French spas this winter!

The altitude spas in France are thriving -and for good reason, as they bring a real sense of well-being to young and old after a day spent in the cold. Here is a selection of these cocoons nestled ...

- the 27 November 2012

8 good ideas for well-being in the mountains this summer

We have selected ten of the best addresses for you, with original treatment ideas for a different taste of the mountains. Deep Nature Spa in Arc 1950 A new wellness centre has opened at Arc 1950, a...

- the 23 July 2012

Be the best-dressed skier on the piste

On the pistes as well as off, you want to look your best. Today’s skiwear brings together technical performance and aesthetics. Gone are the days of florescent ski suits and other fashion nightmare...

- the 7 February 2012