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What is paraskiing? Its history and evolution into speedriding

We delve into the incredible marriage of skiing and paragliding, taking a look at speedriding, and considering how paraskiing differs from kite skiing

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A transformed chalet by Studio Razavi redesigns an existing structure into a well-crafted Alpine retreat

This overhauled chalet in the French Alps blends traditional forms with a highly bespoke interior

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I’ve always hated yoga – could combining it with a France ski festival change my mind?

Yoga-sceptic Anna Richards works on her downward dog during a ski festival in the French Alps

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Al-pining for the slopes: why the French Alps is our favourite family ski destination

Reliable, accessible, great value and packed with activities – Sam Haddad shares why she keeps returning to the French Alps year after year with her husband and sons

The Guardian - UK

France receives conditional approval to host 2030 Winter Olympics

France has received conditional approval to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. The International Olympic Committee gave the green light on Wednesday, stipulating that the country's next prime minister must provide a financial "guarantee" to host the Games in the French Alps.

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French Alps bid backed by President Macron approved as host of 2030 Winter Olympics

The French Alps bid has been named as the 2030 Winter Games host by the International Olympic Committee though with conditions attached

The Independent UK

France gets conditional approval to host 2030 winter Olympics

Just two days before the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony kicks off, France was granted conditional approval to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. Set to take place in the French Alps, the green light was given by the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday under the condition that the next prime…

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Hoka’s awesome new fall promo film takes on on a flight through the Alps

Hoka uses the French Alps – near where the brand was born – as the backdrop for some extreme trail running action

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Emile Soleil: Clothes found near remains of boy who was missing in French Alps but death remains unexplained

Emile Soleil disappeared from a small village in the French Alps in July last year

Evening Standard

Remains found of toddler missing from French village

The remains of young boy who went missing last summer from a village in the French Alps were found this weekend, in the first major breakthrough in the case that has gripped France. Investigators are now trying to determine how he died.

Radio France Internationale

Holland Roden's Exciting Ice Skiing Adventure In Alpes D'huez

Holland Roden's ice skiing adventure in the French Alps captures the essence of friendship, adventure, and living life to the fullest, inspiring fans to em...

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My eco-conscious skiing odyssey in the French Alps

You can take it easy on the slopes of Tignes. But if you have a yearning to go higher, further and faster, this beautiful eco-friendly resort is hard to beat

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All aboard the snow train: how to have a chic and sustainable ski trip to the Alps

Environment-conscious skiers have plenty of options this winter as snow train holidays are back for the first time since the pandemic. Jack Lefley chugs into the French Alps to hit the slopes in more sustainable style

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An avalanche killed 2 skiers on Mont Blanc. A hiker in the French Alps also died in a fall

French authorities say an avalanche on Mont Blanc swept two skiers to their deaths and left another injured

Tom’s Guide

I hiked the French Alps for the first time — 7 life changing fitness tips I learned

Our in-house personal trainer hiked the French Alps, Les Contamines, with sports brand Columbia. Here's what she learned first hand about physical and mental fitness.

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Riding high: How French alpine town gave Tour de France team a leg up

At an altitude of 2,100 metres, Tignes, in the French Alps, has long been a choice destination for skiers. It's also become a top destination for athletes keen on high-altitude training, such as the winning Tour de France team Jumbo-Visma.

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French police have ‘no clues’ in hunt for toddler missing from remote Alpine village

Missing two-year-old Emile disappeared from his grandparents’ garden in the French Alps on Saturday

The Independent UK

Syrian man handed preliminary attempted murder charges after children stabbed

The incident took place at a park in Annecy in the French Alps on Thursday.

The Independent UK

French stabbing suspect faces charges as injured toddlers remain hospitalized

The man suspected of stabbing four young children and two adults in a park in the French Alps is facing potential charges Saturday

Evening Standard

Annecy attack: Emmanuel Macron visits victims of horrific stabbing

Emmanuel Macron has travelled to Annecy in the French Alps to visit the families and victims who were stabbed.

The Independent UK

Watch as tributes paid to victims of Annecy knife attack that left four children injured

Watch as people lay flowers in tribute after four children and two adults were stabbed and injured in a knife attack in the French Alps.

Daily Mirror

France stabbings: Dramatic moment suspect is taken down by police after four kids knifed

Abdalmasih H was arrested by French police officers after four children were stabbed at a playground in the French Alps. Witnesses described scenes of terror

The Independent UK

British girl injured in Annecy attack stable in hospital, according to reports

Witnesses said the knifeman repeatedly stabbed a child in a pushchair as part of the horrific attack in the French Alps.

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