The ski season is set to begin in the Alpes du Sud, with local resorts including Auron, Isola 2000 and La Colmiane preparing to open on 7th December.
Although most ski resorts in the Southern Alps need a little more time to get ready for the winter season, three of the region’s most popular destinations are ready to go, thanks to decent snowfall in November and a bit of help from artificial snowmakers.
Preparations are in full swing at Auron, where snow cannons have been working around the clock to cover the station’s slopes with a layer of artificial snow. By opening day, snow groomers will have smoothed out 20 to 50 centimetres of man-made powder.
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Auron boasts 430 snow cannons, a significant asset for early-season openings, especially when natural snowfall is limited.
In comments made to France 3, Pascal Lequenne, the director of Auron’s tourist office, acknowledged the need for adaptations due to climate change, saying, “We’ve already started to diversify our activities and events throughout the year, but for now, the resort’s economy still revolves mainly around skiing in winter.”
Isola 2000, another major resort in the region, is also set to open on 7th December. The resort has been actively engaging with potential visitors via social media over the last few weeks, sharing videos and updates to generate excitement.
Meanwhile, the Valdeblore-La Colmiane resort will partially open its slopes on 7th and 8th December, with full daily operations set to begin during the Christmas holidays.
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