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Green News

Climate crisis could spell the end for half of Europe's ski resorts

Half of Europe’s ski resorts to face ‘very high risk’ of snow scarcity in a two degree warming scenario, new research has found.

29/08/2023

Destinations

How to experience Europe’s ski resorts in summer, from €85 a night

After a disastrous winter season, visiting Europe’s ski resorts during the summer provides an alternative way to see the mountains.

23/05/2023

Destinations

Verbier opens early as snow hits the Alps. Here’s why you should visit

Skiing in Europe is back with a bang this winter and a few weeks ahead of schedule. A bumper November snowfall has seen the early return of some of the continent's best ski resorts, including Verbier. Here’s our guide to the famous Swiss ski haven.

08/04/2023

Climate

Italy’s snowless ski resorts are becoming ‘economically unsustainable’

Italy’s ski resorts are fighting a losing battle against climate change, environmental protestors argue.

03/04/2023

Explore

Follow those in the know and hit the slopes in Türkiye

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye may be more associated with summer sports, but it’s also a top ski destination with great value and a wide variety.

27/03/2023

Culture news

Gwyneth Paltrow's lawyer brands ski hit-and-run accusations 'utter BS'

American actress Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in court in Utah on Tuesday for the start of a civil trial over claims she seriously injured a man in a skiing accident in 2016.

22/03/2023

Green News

Activists protest spending EU 'green' funds on Spain ski resort

Spanish environmentalists want the EU to investigate the use of €26 million from its “green” economic recovery fund to join two ski resorts in the rapidly warming Pyrenees mountains.

20/03/2023

Climate

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter, scientists reveal

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter ever. Here’s which countries were hottest.

09/03/2023

Experiences

Extreme weather is changing the face of tourism in Europe

Last summer, Europe was hit with extreme temperatures. 2023 is expected to get even hotter.

07/03/2023

Destinations

Ukraine’s largest ski resort offers ‘respite’ from the war

Bukovel is the largest ski resort in the country with 75 kilometres of pistes and 17 lifts.

06/03/2023

Climate

Climate polluters pour money into winter sports as snow disappears 

Climate change could finish winter sports. Meanwhile big polluters are pouring money into ski sponsorships.

27/02/2023

Nature

Inside the ski town in the Alps where snow is becoming a luxury

Snow is essential to reflect heat off the Earth's surface.

15/02/2023

Experiences

Yoga and surfing are the future in snowless ski towns

With mild winter temperatures becoming the new normal, Europe’s ski resorts are introducing alternative activities to tackle a potentially snowless future.

11/02/2023

Experiences

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

What to buy, what to rent and where to go for a brilliant day’s skiing in the Alps.

09/02/2023

Travel News

The ‘magnificent’ French ski town finding a new lease of life

Col de l’Azelier is one of nearly 200 French ski resorts to shut since the 1970s. But e-biking and hiking are bringing tourists back.

02/02/2023

Culture news

Montreux Comedy Festival comes to French ski resort Les Gets

Skiing and comedy combine to attract the British and French après ski crowd.

26/01/2023

Travel News

February ski holidays in France could be ruined by ski worker strike

The industrial action could hit skiers during one of the industry’s busiest periods.

25/01/2023

France

Alpine World Ski Championships should continue despite warm weather

The Alpine World Ski Championships will be held in 3 weeks in Courchevel at about 1300 metres in the Alps. This year’s warm winter has not concerned the organisers who believe the competition will go ahead without a hitch.

19/01/2023

World News

In pictures: Europe's snowless ski resorts

The region is currently experiencing unprecedented seasonal temperatures that are spooking winter sports resorts.

07/01/2023

Green News

Europe’s ski resorts forced to close amid record-breaking temperatures

The anomalous temperatures have left mountainsides bare and slopes covered in slush.

04/01/2023