
Exclusive: Tignes to split from Compagnie des Alpes
Tignes has decided to take back control of its ski area from Compagnie des Alpes. The local commune confirmed that the current contract with STGM – the subsidiary company that is 78% owned by Compagnie des Alpes – will expire on 31 May 2026. Lifts valued at €100 million At this point, a new company...

‘Ski Launch 2023’ in London
In September 2023, Iain from Skipedia and The Ski Podcast led the forum at ‘Ski Launch 2023’, the annual event for ski industry professionals organised by Paddy Daly, from Paddy PR. Around one hundred industry professionals from the UK, representing tour operators, destinations and journalists gathered to exchange ideas. Keynote: Why Europe’s largest ski company...

5 Takeaways from the 2023 International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism
The latest International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism by Swiss expert Laurent Vanat was released yesterday, looking at data from the 2021/22 winter season. The report shows that after two difficult years due to the pandemic, the ski world has recovered well. Vanat’s media presentation yesterday was packed full of insights. These are some...

La Grave Crowdfunding Update
In the latest update from the ‘Let’s Keep It Wild’ La Grave crowdfunding campaign, it was revealed this week that Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) has withdrawn their bid to run the gondola in La Grave. CDA or SATA were only candidates The commune had selected two candidates (CDA and SATA) a few months ago – controversially...