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Opening party at La Folie Douce Alpe d'Huez 2016
You know the ski season has officially started when La Folie Douce opens its doors, the music starts pumping, the champagne corks start popping and crowds of people jump up to dance on tables in their ski boots.
It’s out with the old and in with the new
New Years’ Eve is always a big night here in Alpe d’Huez and this year was no exception. The weather wasn’t great for a “pub crawl” but, hey, it’s NYE, so we braved the conditions and headed out – out out!
The Tour rolls into Alpe d'huez
Before the race came through the road was open to anyone who wanted to tackle the steep and demanding hill climb for themself. The town was full of cyclists and fans who had been lining the roadside for days in anticipation of the race, camped out in tents and caravans desperate for a glimpse of their heroes.
A bruising local derby ends in a thrilling 4-4 draw
It’s always crash, bang, wallop when you mix an ice hockey match with a dash of local rivalry – and this match was no exception.
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An insider's guide to life as a pro skier, freeskiing in Chamonix and who to look out for in the 2013 Freeride World Tour
As the best freeriders in the world gather in Revelstoke this weekend for the first stop on the all-new Swatch Freeride World Tour by The North Face, we were fortunate to be able to have a sit down with a free skiing legend, holder of the world record for the highest cliff jump and super nice guy - Fred Syversen.
Read more about Fred Syversen: Professional Skier With World Record for Highest Cliff Jump
It's the final few weeks of the season but there’s still plenty of things to do
Spring is in the air as we enjoy longer sunnier days. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Half term holiday goes off with a bang in Alpe d'Huez
The famous torchlight descents by the fabulous ski instructors of the ESF ski school are always one of the highlights on the events calendar in Alpe d’Huez, and last Wednesday was no exception.
Read more about ESF Alpe d'Huez Half-Term Ski Show 2018 Review
As we welcome a new year, there’s plenty of things to do in resort this month
It's very cold and the days are short, but the skies are blue and the pistes are quiet.
Read more about January in Alpe d'Huez: What's on and weather
A weekend of celebrating cycling & new friendships in the mountains
Deciding to go and watch the Tour de France is a 'no-brainer' for me, but trying to describe the overwhelming sense of passion, enthusiasm, fun and camaraderie to those who have never been is difficult. It can be hard to persuade the uninitiated to come with you.
One Team to Sochi - James "Woodsy" Woods
Meet one of Britian's best Freestyle medal chances at the Sochi Olympics; James Woods.
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Surprise stage winner & Froome tightens grip on Tour victory
Stage 17 of the Tour de France 2016 took the riders from Bern, the capital of Switzerland, to Finaut-Emosson on the Swiss-French border, just around the corner from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
One Team to Sochi Murray Buchan
Murray Buchan a skier who grew up on the finger-snapping plastic of Edinburgh's Hillend made a choice to ski rather than play rugby and hopefully that choice will take hi to an Olympic medal.
Read more about Murray Buchan Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB
Warming up for the winter ski season in London
The Relentless Freeze Festival did exactly what it said on the tin and those not wearing their ski jackets could be found with teeth chattering, huddled around the vin chaud stand wrapping themselves in a fruity alcoholic blanket.
Carnival time on the streets of Alpe d'Huez
Following on the from the hugely successful ski display on Wednesday evening the “street carnival” was in full swing last night.
A quick look at some of the action from this years Andros Trophy
Have a look behind the scenes and at some of the action from this years Andros Trophy in Alpe d'Huez. It's basically rally driving on ice, and yes, it's as much fun as it sounds!
Fantastic family entertainment in Alpe d'Huez
The famous torchlight descents by the fabulous ski instructors of ESF ski school are always one of the highlights on the events calendar here in Alpe d’Huez and last Wednesday was no exception.
All the best bits of the London Ski Show
The London Ski and Snowboard show is for many the first event of the winter. Pick up the latest kit, catch up with friends and enjoy the party. It'll be a couple of months before you can do it for real.
Read more about Highlights from the London Ski and Snowboard Show
French mid-summer celebrations
Fête de la Musique is the celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21st June in cities, towns and villages across France.