Victims of fatal coach crash seek compensation
Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the crash
Ellie Mahoney | Alpe d'Huez Editor | published: 27th May 2013
Some of the passengers of the coach crash on the 21 bends in Alpe d'Huez in April are still trying to come to terms with the physical and emotional trauma they incurred in this terrible accident, and are seeking damages to help with medical treatment and rehabilitation.
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The Ski Season of 2012/2013 is Over - Now What?
Learn a Language , Go Outside and Get Ready for Summer
Sophie Nicholson | Alpe d'Huez Editor | published: 25th April 2013
If last weekend’s unexpected dump of snow is anything to go by, winter may well still pay another visit to us here in the Alps but to all intents and purposes we can consider the ski season of 2012/2013 is pretty much over. Deep breath. Sleep for a week…. then what?
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What's new for Mountain Bikers this summer
A few things to look out for in Alpe d'Huez
Ellie Mahoney | Alpe d'Huez Editor | published: 23rd April 2013
This summer there have been a few additions to the already vast Mountain Bike area and summer playground that is Alpe d'Huez.
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Alpe d'Huez Coach Crash Driver Named
British Driver Praised for Saving Lives
Sophie Nicholson | Alpe d'Huez Editor | published: 18th April 2013
The driver who tragically lost his life in a coach crash in Alpe d'Huez earlier this week has been named as 64 year old Maurice Wrightson.
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Avalanche at the Col de Sarenne, near Alpe d'Huez
Swift Rescue Operation Saves The Lives of 3 Victims
Sophie Nicholson | Alpe d'Huez Editor | published: 18th April 2013
Three people were buried in a big avalanche yesterday afternoon on the Col de Sarenne which links Alpe d'Huez and Clavans. The victims who worked at the Refuge de Sarenne were caught and buried in the slide but thankfully no lives were lost in the incident.
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Alpe d'Huez Returns to the Criterium du Dauphine
Famous Climb to Feature in 2013 Road Bike Event
Sophie Nicholson | Alpe d'Huez Editor | published: 16th April 2013
The route for the 2013 Criterium du Dauphine has just been announced with the infamous climb up to Alpe d'Huez set to be the highlight of this year's event.
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Serious Bus Crash in Alpe d'Huez
Brake Failure on Coach Carrying British Seasonnaires Home from the Alps
Sophie Nicholson | Alpe d'Huez Editor | published: 16th April 2013
Reports are coming in that a coach carrying British passengers has crashed on the descent from Alpe d'Huez. The serious accident occurred at around 13:45 this afternoon while carrying 51 British seasonaires on their way home after finishing their ski season in the Alps.
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Alpe d'Huez Tests Sun Canons
Flat light thing of the past with solar lighting
Robin Deering | Alpe d'Huez Editor | published: 1st April 2013
With the success of artificial snow in Alpe d'Huez, providing better skiing conditions when snow is a bit scarce - the resort of Alpe d'Huez are testing solar canons to improve skiing conditions when sunlight is bit scarce, effectively eliminating flat light.
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Smartphone Avalanche Apps on Market
iPhone app released and Android app in testing
Robin Deering | Alpe d'Huez Editor | published: 26th March 2013
An app for iPhones has been released to help with avalanche rescue whilst a similar Android app is currently being tested in Courchevel by skiers and resort staff.
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Wolf Culling as Population Rises
24 Wolves to be removed as part of Alpine Wolf plan
Robin Deering | Alpe d'Huez Editor | published: 25th March 2013
Faced with rising wolf population, the French national wolf group have decided to increase the number of wolves culled this year to 24, up from just 11 last year.
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