From rescuing errant skiers to monitoring avalanches, the unsung heroes of the mountains put one writer through his paces ...

The Bellevue cable car first opened in 1936, built by Charles Viard who brought the first cablecar to France. It climbs over ...

Explore snow caves and ice sculptures at France's largest glacier. Scenic train rides, hiking, and breathtaking views await ...

After a recent spate of ski-related deaths on French mountains, The Local looks at how safe it is to go skiing in France.

If you’re renting skis, you can’t go far wrong with France’s biggest ski rental franchise chain, InterSport. They have multiple shops in the Chamonix valley, their prices are competitive ...

Chamonix-based ski brand Black Crows have released a series of short films profiling and exploring shuttered ski resorts. ...

It’s possible the airbag played a role in saving his life but honestly it feels like a miracle he survived,” a witness said.

There are some fantastic deals to be had, and resorts are still buzzing but the slopes are less crowded than earlier in the ...

The 50m3 of rock crashed onto the RN90 between Albertville and Moûtiers. The RN90 was closed for hours after the rockfall at ...