On the occasion of the Winter 2026/2027 press workshop held on Thursday, September 24, organized by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme, several mountain resorts presented their novelties for the coming season.
At the 2 Alpes, the resort continues its evolution toward a year-round model. The domain now claims nine months of operation per year, driven notably by its altitude: 75 % of the domain sits above the 2,100 meters.
The 2026/2027 season will notably be marked by several experiences designed to renew mountain practices. The resort thus offers dawn skiing with “Premières Traces”, nocturnal gliding experiences under the stars or snowshoe outings along the tracks of the wolf.
Also new: the E-Trott-Rider, an electric all-terrain two-wheeler intended for late-day outings. The device complements an offering aimed at broadening mountain uses beyond traditional skiing. The resort is also developing behind-the-scenes tours of the domain, with workshops on snow, safety and the operation of the infrastructures.
The 2 Alpes are also betting on spring, with a ski season that can extend into early summer and an outdoor offering including notably mountain biking, bike park and nature-based activities.
At the 2 Alpes, the resort continues its evolution toward a year-round model. The domain now claims nine months of operation per year, driven notably by its altitude: 75 % of the domain sits above the 2,100 meters.
The 2026/2027 season will notably be marked by several experiences designed to renew mountain practices. The resort thus offers dawn skiing with “Premières Traces”, nocturnal gliding experiences under the stars or snowshoe outings along the tracks of the wolf.
Also new: the E-Trott-Rider, an electric all-terrain two-wheeler intended for late-day outings. The device complements an offering aimed at broadening mountain uses beyond traditional skiing. The resort is also developing behind-the-scenes tours of the domain, with workshops on snow, safety and the operation of the infrastructures.
The 2 Alpes are also betting on spring, with a ski season that can extend into early summer and an outdoor offering including notably mountain biking, bike park and nature-based activities.
Courchevel: new infrastructures and panoramic experiences
In the 3 Valleys, Courchevel continues its investments in the ski area. This winter, the resort will inaugurate a 300 square-meter panoramic terrace at the top of Chenus, accessible to skiers and pedestrians alike.
South-facing, it is intended to offer a new space for pause and contemplation facing the Alpine summits.
The La Tania gondola is also undergoing a complete renovation. The 52 cabins will be replaced by eight-seat panoramic models, as part of a 5 million euros investment.
The aim is notably to improve comfort and accessibility of this equipment which transports nearly 400,000 passengers each winter.
The offering also evolves on the accommodation and wellness side, with the opening of new spaces in several resort facilities. At La Sivolière, a new 25-meter swimming pool is set to complement the spa offering.
South-facing, it is intended to offer a new space for pause and contemplation facing the Alpine summits.
The La Tania gondola is also undergoing a complete renovation. The 52 cabins will be replaced by eight-seat panoramic models, as part of a 5 million euros investment.
The aim is notably to improve comfort and accessibility of this equipment which transports nearly 400,000 passengers each winter.
The offering also evolves on the accommodation and wellness side, with the opening of new spaces in several resort facilities. At La Sivolière, a new 25-meter swimming pool is set to complement the spa offering.
Méribel and Les Menuires Expand Non-Ski Activities
In Méribel-Mottaret, the domain continues its upgrades with the reprofiling of the Niverolle slope and the installation of an artificial snow network.
The Snow Park benefits from a new visual identity and redesigned signage. At the Chaudanne, a new sanitary block and self-service ticket kiosks should help streamline visitor reception.
In the Menuires, emphasis is more on families and animations. The playful spaces of La Montagnette and the Pixel Area receive new developments to diversify the activities offered on the domain.
The resort will also host the FriendlyMenuires Festival, from March 8 to 11, 2027. For its fourth edition, the event will bring together performances, humor, theatre and concerts, with a program designed around conviviality and après-ski.
The Snow Park benefits from a new visual identity and redesigned signage. At the Chaudanne, a new sanitary block and self-service ticket kiosks should help streamline visitor reception.
In the Menuires, emphasis is more on families and animations. The playful spaces of La Montagnette and the Pixel Area receive new developments to diversify the activities offered on the domain.
The resort will also host the FriendlyMenuires Festival, from March 8 to 11, 2027. For its fourth edition, the event will bring together performances, humor, theatre and concerts, with a program designed around conviviality and après-ski.
Valmeinier: music as a new highlight
In Valmeinier, the winter 2026/2027 will notably be marked by Let’Hit Fest, organized in March 2027. For three days, the resort aims to transform into an electro stage with daytime DJ sets, evening concerts and clubbing nights.
The programming will notably encompass the peaks of the resort, with DJ sets organized near the ski lifts. A way for Valmeinier to strengthen its event offering and extend the experience beyond ski hours.
Some resorts also use the season to highlight their heritage. Arêches-Beaufort will celebrate its 80th anniversary in February 2027. The resort will revisit its history, from the development of its agricultural activity and lifts to its evolution as a mountain destination.
In La Toussuire, the 90th anniversary of the resort will be celebrated. An anniversary program is planned throughout the season, including a major evening on January 29, 2027, featuring a parade, performances and activities.
The programming will notably encompass the peaks of the resort, with DJ sets organized near the ski lifts. A way for Valmeinier to strengthen its event offering and extend the experience beyond ski hours.
Some resorts also use the season to highlight their heritage. Arêches-Beaufort will celebrate its 80th anniversary in February 2027. The resort will revisit its history, from the development of its agricultural activity and lifts to its evolution as a mountain destination.
In La Toussuire, the 90th anniversary of the resort will be celebrated. An anniversary program is planned throughout the season, including a major evening on January 29, 2027, featuring a parade, performances and activities.
Val Cenis: panoramic footbridges at the heart of the domain
Val Cenis will offer this winter a new landscape discovery experience with a 126-meter panoramic footbridge, installed at around 2,100 meters above sea level.
Accessible particularly to people with reduced mobility, it should allow visitors to discover different thematic spaces around biodiversity, glaciers and contemplation.
In Courchevel, another novelty plays with height with a panoramic terrace at the Chenus summit, while Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves is developing a new zipline experience with a nearly one-kilometer parcours.
This diversification fits into a context where the mountain seeks to expand its attendance beyond the periods and uses historically associated with winter sports.
In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the 2025/2026 season registered 42.6 million skier-days in the ski lifts, according to data released by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme.
Accessible particularly to people with reduced mobility, it should allow visitors to discover different thematic spaces around biodiversity, glaciers and contemplation.
In Courchevel, another novelty plays with height with a panoramic terrace at the Chenus summit, while Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves is developing a new zipline experience with a nearly one-kilometer parcours.
This diversification fits into a context where the mountain seeks to expand its attendance beyond the periods and uses historically associated with winter sports.
In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the 2025/2026 season registered 42.6 million skier-days in the ski lifts, according to data released by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme.
