Now playing Next See This French Alpine town will screen 500 animation films this weekend Annecy becomes the capital of animation every June with its festival, which has become the largest in the world. A hundred or so countries are represented, with more than 100,000 spectators and around 500 films screened. 15/06/2022
Now playing Next Travel News The white death: How to avoid avalanches this ski season As rising temperatures make the risk of avalanches more common, we talk to two winter sports experts to find out how to steer clear of snow slides this ski season. 12/03/2022
Now playing Next Nature The man 'who skis with eagles’ is bringing back birds from extinction After 130 years of being extinct, white-tailed eagles are due to return to the French Alps. Meet the raptor expert behind this extraordinary project. 07/03/2022
Now playing Next Experiences How to slow travel your way to the Alps on a stunning train adventure A train to the French Alps produces up to 90 per cent less CO2 per person than flying - is this the most climate-friendly way of reaching our favourite ski resorts? 19/02/2022
Now playing Next Creators Mountain murals: meet the world’s most famous snow artist Artist Simon Beck is known for his incredible snow drawings that span between 100 and 150 metres in diameter. He creates them armed only with a magnetic compass and his snowshoes. 17/02/2022
Now playing Next People Watch this stunning footage as a man completes world first in the Alps “It’s not just 6 days, it’s been 32 years of work to get here.” 27/01/2022
Now playing Next Experiences A day in the life of a ski resort during COVID-19 French ski resorts make the best of it as lifts remain shut and visitor numbers remain low. 22/02/2021
Now playing Next France Five dead in helicopter crash in French Alps, authorities confirm The pilot, who survived after ejecting himself from the helicopter, raised the alarm. A 40-strong search and rescue team was deployed to find the passengers. 08/12/2020
Now playing Next Good Morning Europe Businesses in French Alps pin hopes on later part of winter season It's nearly ski season again. But like most businesses in France, shops, restaurants and most places to stay on the mountains are currently shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business owners are nevertheless confident skiers will flock back to the Alps soon. 19/11/2020
Now playing Next Destinations 6 french ski resorts with outstanding green credentials These destinations allow you to enjoy the snow without worrying about your carbon footprint. 31/01/2020
Now playing Next France Are the French Alps a hub for a Russian espionage network? Towns such as Megeve, Chamonix, and Annemasse in the Haute-Savoie department in the Alps is said to have been used as a logistics base for the covert operations of at least 15 Russian spies in Europe. 06/12/2019
Now playing Next no comment Hay and straw, a challenge for sculptors at contest in French Alps The 8th edition of the annual contest for sculptures in hay and straw ended in Valloire, in the French Alps. 08/07/2019
Now playing Next no comment Huge pile-up at mountain bike race makes for 'mother of all crashes' Hundreds of bikers racing down a glacier can be a bit of a slippery affair 05/07/2019
Now playing Next France Watch in 360°: Dog-racing across the French Alps | TARGO 300 kilometres across the Alps, four days under heavy rain, wind and snow. The Vercors Quest is one the hardest sled dog races of the season. Race with Jérome and his dogs in this 360° video. 29/03/2019
Now playing Next no comment Two dead and 25 others injured in fire at French ski resort of Courche Two people died and 25 were injured after a fire broke out early on Sunday (January 20) in a building in the French ski resort of Courchevel. 20/01/2019
Now playing Next France Two people have died in a fire at the French ski resort of Courchevel Two people have been killed and more than 20 injured after a large fire broke out in the French ski resort of Courchevel. 20/01/2019
Now playing Next France Watch: Extraordinary helicopter rescue in the French Alps A pilot showed incredible helicopter skills during a rescue mission in the French Alps. 09/01/2019
Now playing Next France 'It's a miracle': Boy, 12, survives in French avalanche for 40 minutes A child survived after spending 40 minutes buried under an avalanche in Savoie, France, on Wednesday, mountain rescuers said. 27/12/2018
Now playing Next no comment Snowboarder escapes getting buried by avalanche A snowboarder escaped getting buried under an avalanche in the French Alps on Monday March 5th, with the dramatic footage captured on his helmet camera. 07/03/2018
