Haute-Savoie: two female skiers die buried in an avalanche
Two female skiers were found dead after being buried in an avalanche in Haute-Savoie, France.
Avalanches in the Alps: Embedded with France's mountain rescue teams
This article covers the increased frequency of avalanches in the French Alps and highlights the challenging work of mountain rescue teams responding to these incidents.
In Haute-Savoie, the explosion of cross-border workers creates tensions
The increasing number of cross-border workers in Haute-Savoie from Switzerland has led to rising tensions among local residents.
Savoie: one dead and several injured after an avalanche on a road near Valloire
An avalanche near Valloire in Savoie, France, has resulted in one fatality and several injuries, with emergency services responding promptly to the incident.
"Astronomical quantities": the impressive images of snow walls several meters high in Savoie
Significant snowfall in Savoie has led to snow clearance operations and increased avalanche risks.
The school supplies manufacturer Maped will close its last factory in France in May
Maped, the French school supplies manufacturer, will close its last factory in France, located in Argonay, Haute-Savoie, due to loss of competitiveness.
Three people died in an avalanche in Val d'Isère
Two Britons and a Frenchman have died in an avalanche in the Val d'Isère ski area of France, according to French media.
Avalanche kills three in France
Three skiers were found dead after an avalanche in France, according to Le Monde.
Three skiers died in the French Alps
Three skiers have died in the French Alps due to an avalanche, with warnings in place about heightened avalanche risk in the region.
Savoie: three skiers die after an avalanche in an off-piste area in Val d'Isère
Three skiers have tragically died in an avalanche in an off-piste area of Val d'Isère, France.
An "exceptional" avalanche situation: Savoie on red alert due to storm Nils
The Savoie region in France is on red alert for avalanches as storm Nils brings heavy snowfall, leading to dangerously unstable snow layers.
Tourist found dead in gondola on mountain summit at ski resort
A 53-year-old tourist was discovered dead in a gondola at the Val Cenis ski resort in southeastern France, likely due to cardiac arrest after boarding alone.
Savoie: two skiers die in two distinct avalanches in Courchevel and La Plagne
Two skiers, including a British national, died in separate avalanches in the ski resorts of Courchevel and La Plagne in Savoie.
Hundreds of motorists forced to sleep in gymnasiums due to snow in the Alps
Due to heavy snow in the Alps, around 800 motorists were temporarily housed in gymnasiums in Moûtiers, Savoie, and were able to return to the road by Sunday morning.
Three skiers killed by avalanches in the French Alps
Two avalanches in the French department of Savoie claimed the lives of three skiers, with two French men buried under 2.5 meters of snow in Val-d'Isère and a third victim in a separate incident later that evening.
Val-d'Isère: two off-piste skiers killed in an avalanche
Two French skiers were killed in an avalanche while skiing off-piste in Val-d'Isère, Savoie, after being buried under 2.5 meters of snow, and rescuers were unable to revive them.
"It costs a lot and is easy to steal": the scourge of ski thefts in resorts
A report reveals that criminals are increasingly targeting ski resorts, with around 150 pairs of skis stolen since November 20 at Val Thorens and Les Menuires.
French ski station offers free passes. And it pays off
The municipality of Saint-Colomban-des-Villards in the Savoie region of France has made an unprecedented decision to provide all ski passes for free during the 2025/2026 season, motivated by economic calculations rather than marketing strategies.
"In winter, we double the production": the secrets of crozets, the small Savoy paste that became the queen of croziflette
The article explores how a single producer in France meets the seasonal demand for crozets, a small pasta that is particularly popular in winter, and highlights the expansion efforts of the Chambéry-based company due to the limited market.
Their €10,000 trip falls through due to a 'scratch' on their passport
A couple from Haute-Savoie had their dream trip to Vietnam canceled because of a minor scratch on their passport, highlighting the strict entry requirements for some Asian countries.