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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on French wines

Ahead of his arrival in the French Alps for a G7 summit, US President Donald Trump said in a media interview that the US had "no choice" but to impose 100 percent tariffs on French wines if Paris didn't scrap its digital services tax on tech firms. French President Emmanuel…

France 24

Raffles and One&Only head to Courchevel’s slopes with Alpine hotel expansions

The French Alps are about to reach new peaks of hospitality, with Courchevel 1850 set to welcome two new luxury arrivals.

Euronews

Is Emma Watson Dating Gonzalo Hevia Baillères? Inside French Alps and Mexico Getaways with Rumoured New Beau

Emma Watson is linked to Mexican businessman Gonzalo Hevia Baillères after sightings in the French Alps and Mexico fuel dating speculation.

International Business Times UK

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This Kelly Wearstler-Designed Restaurant Proves Brutalist Interiors Don't Need to Feel Hostile — Its Nature-Inspired, Textural Look Captures the Edgy Face of Alpine Style

The powerhouse's debut hospitality venture across the ocean takes her signature Cali-cool style to the French Alps. Enter L'Apogée Courchevel's Beefbar

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French Olympics chiefs hope to build on ’momentum’ of record medal haul in 2030

France’s top sports administrators vowed to build on the country’s record medal haul at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, as they look ahead to hosting the Games in the French Alps in 2030.

Radio France Internationale

The fine margins of a magical Winter Olympics leaves Team GB with a huge question

WINTER OLYMPICS : At the end of Milano-Cortina, the Olympic magic is back for Team GB, writes Flo Clifford in Italy, but a series of near-misses will only fuel the fire ahead of the French Alps 2030

The Independent UK

France receives Olympic flag for 2030 Winter Games, as Milan-Cortina closes

The Olympic flag has been officially passed to France, which will host the next Winter Games in 2030 in the French Alps. Some 1,500 athletes filed into the arena for the closing ceremony that paid tribute to Italian dance and music

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France's most memorable moments in a century of Winter Olympics

France has had its most successful Winter Olympics yet, bringing home a record 23 medals from the 2026 Games in northern Italy. While French athletes have never topped the table overall, they have provided some of the most striking moments in the history of an event that was born in…

Radio France Internationale

The best snowy getaways for every kind of skier

Looking for the best places to hit the snow? Travel editors Annabel Grossman and Ted Thornhill break down their standout ski destinations, from Val Thorens in the French Alps and Corvara in the Italian Dolomites, to Niseko in Hokkaido, Japan, plus two of Canada’s top ski towns.

The Independent UK

Footage shows moment dog rescues person from snow hole

This is the moment a ski patrol dog undertook a rescue as part of a training session in the French Alps.

The Independent UK

Cizeron cools talk of defending title at 2030 Olympics, after taking gold in Milan

On Wednesday night at the Forum di Milano, French figure skaters Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry beat American pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates to claim the Olympic gold in ice dance. But Cizeron on Thursday played down talk of pursuing a medal hat trick at the 2030 Games…

Radio France Internationale

Sarah Ferguson plots comeback as she tells friends: ‘I need to get back to work. I need money’

The former duchess has reportedly spent a few days with friends in the French Alps

Evening Standard

Four skiers killed in avalanches in the French Alps in three days

At least 66 people have been killed in avalanches this snow season, a monitor has warned

The Independent UK

With Japanese-Inspired Style, the Luxurious Maya Hotel Courchevel 1850 Brings a Slice of Monaco's High-Life to the French Alps

Designed by renowned architect and interior designer Sylvestre Murigneux, this boutique hotel in the heart of exclusive Courchevel 1850 is the ultimate Alpine escape

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The Guardian - UK

How to have a sustainable family ski holiday: take the train and head high

Cut out flying and you shred skiing’s carbon footprint. And opting for a high-altitude resort that needs less artificial snow makes it even greener. Les Arcs in the French Alps ticks both boxes

Radio France Internationale

Avalanches claim six lives in French Alps as danger warnings ignored

A spate of fatal avalanches has struck the French Alps amid persistently unstable conditions following heavy snowfall. This has prompted renewed warnings from the authorities and stark reminders of the dangers of off-piste skiing during periods of high risk.

International Business Times UK

French Alps Avalanche Weekend Kills Six, Including British Skier Who Had No Transceiver or Guide

Avalanches killed six in the French Alps, including a British skier off-piste without a transceiver or guide, despite high-risk warnings issued by authorities.

The Guardian - UK

Avalanche kills British skier in La Plagne in the French Alps

Man, thought to be in his 50s, was found under 2.5 metres of snow and had been skiing off-piste

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8 of the best snow sports goggles, tried and tested in the French Alps

See clearly on the slopes with the best ski and snowboard goggles for winter holidays

Fortune

Student discounts made him a millionaire, a heart condition made him rethink life—now this millennial founder spends half the year in the French Alps

The Student Beans cofounder balances London with Alpine slopes, waking up no earlier than 8 a.m. and redefining what work-life balance means.

Euronews

Skiing with eagles in the Alps: Inside one of France’s most sustainable ski resorts

In the French Alps, some resorts offer skiers more than just scenic slopes.

Radio France Internationale

Back from the brink, the bearded vulture makes a cautious return to French Alps

In a hidden valley in the French Alps, conservationists are quietly raising Europe’s largest bird of prey – the bearded vulture – once wiped out from these mountains. After a century away, it is once again soaring again over the Alps, but its comeback still depends on human care.

The Guardian - UK

Eight ways to stop your ski holiday costs from snowballing

From staying lower down the mountain to packages that include lift passes and equipment, here are eight tips to make sure your ski trip doesn’t break the bank

Advnture

Finding refuge in a mountain hut: fall hiking, fondue and festive nights in the French Alps

We head to France’s highest natural reserve to discover the joys of Alpine hut hiking

Advnture

Our expert put these Merrell trail running shoes to the test in the French Alps and loved them. Now we've found them for almost half price - but be quick as the sale ends soon...

Merrell's Agility Peak 5 trail running shoes combine plenty of cushioning with tough exteriors and reliable Vibram outsoles

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