Switzerland, famed for its iconic Alpine ski resorts and mountains such as Zermatt's Matterhorn, is experiencing a significant decline in domestic enthusiasm for skiing.

The impact of climate change on ski resorts is becoming increasingly evident, and the contrasting fortunes of two French ski areas highlight this stark reality.

Adapting to Climate Change As climate change continues to reshape mountain landscapes, ski resorts at lower altitudes are facing an uncertain future.

It is mid February and the French winter holiday period should be in full swing but unseasonably warm weather is taking a toll on ski resorts in France’s lower and mid-mountain regions, raising concer

A short reprieve for the ski resort of l'alpe du Grand Serre ski resort near Grenoble.

The ski station of le Grand Puy near to Gap may not be that well known but the mountains opposite are the site of the German Wings tragedy in 2015. They had been planning to open on the 21st December.

The news had been expected but it was still a shock.

A meeting of Haut-Doubs Lakes and Mountains Community of Communes (CCLMHD) has taken the decision to permernantly close two nordic centers: La Fuvelle and Les Combes Derniers both located in the Haut-

The first figures to come in from Nordic ski areas are not good.

Despite variable snow conditions visitor numbers for French ski resorts are up on last year.