alpedhueznet.com News http://www.alpedhueznet.com alpedhueznet.com News http://www.alpedhueznet.com http://www.alpedhueznet.com/sites/www.alpedhueznet.com/img/site_top_logo.png en-gb Thu, 23 May 2013 05:41:33 +0100 The Ski Season of 2012/2013 is Over - Now What? Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 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...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/the-ski-season-of-20122013-is-over-now-what.html What's new for Mountain Bikers this summer Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 This summer there have been a few additions to the already vast Mountain Bike area and summer playground that is Alpe d'Huez.

Auris en...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/what-s-new-for-mountain-bikers-this-summer-adh.html Alpe d'Huez Coach Crash Driver Named Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 The driver who tragically lost his life in a newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/alpe-d-huez-coach-crash-driver-named.html Avalanche at the Col de Sarenne, near Alpe d'Huez Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 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...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/avalanche-at-the-col-de-sarenne-near-alpe-d-huez.html Alpe d'Huez Returns to the Criterium du Dauphine Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 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...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/alpe-d-huez-returns-to-the-criterium-du-dauphine.html Serious Bus Crash in Alpe d'Huez Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 Reports are...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/brits-in-alpe-d-huez-coach-crash.html Alpe d'Huez Tests Sun Canons Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 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...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/alpe-d'huez-tests-sun-canons.html Smartphone Avalanche Apps on Market Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 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...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/smartphone-avalanche-apps-on-market.html Wolf Culling as Population Rises Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 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...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/wolf-culling-as-population-rises.html A Season of British Success on the Snow Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 The winter of 2013 is not yet over but it is already set to go down in British snowsports history. The season of 2012/2013 has seen unprecedented...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/a-season-of-british-success-on-the-snow.html French Transport Minister Investigates Chairlift Security Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Following a succession of accidents involving chairlifts in ski resorts the French transport minister has called for a meeting to investigate...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/french-transport-minister-investigates-chairlift-security.html UK Ski Hosting Banned in France Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 A court in France has banned the ski hosting service that many UK tour operators offer to guests on holiday in the French Alps. The ruling follows...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/uk-ski-hosting-banned-in-france.html British Holidaymaker Disappears in Les Deux Alpes Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 A 27 year old British soldier has been reported missing whilst on holiday in Les Deux Alpes.

Simon Daw disappeared on Tuesday night after...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/british-holidaymaker-disappears-in-les-deux-alpes.html Avalanche Crosses Piste in Alpe d'Huez Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Shortly after 15:00 on Saturday afternoon, an avalanche occurred at the bottom of the Combe de Sarenne in Auris-en-Oisans, Alpe...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/avalanche-crosses-piste-in-alpe-d-huez.html Gauthier de Tessieres Wins Unexpected Silver Medal at World Ski Championships Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Alpe d'Huez's very own Gauthier de Tessieres has won an unexpected silver medal in the Men's Super G event at the World Ski...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/gauthier-de-tessieres-wins-unexpected-silver-medal-at-world-ski-championships.html New Facebook competition for February Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 This month we've teamed up with Chamonix based Boax Clothing to give you the chance to win one of their colourful beanies.

If...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/new-facebook-competition-for-february-adh.html French Telemark Cup Cancelled Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 This weekend's edition of the French Telemark Cup to be held in neighbouring resort Auris en Oisans has been cancelled. 

Snow and...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/french-telemark-cup-cancelled.html Seasonnaire Dies in Swimming Pool in Alpe d'Huez Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Reports are coming in that a 19 year old English woman has drowned in the outdoor swimming pool in Alpe d'Huez. The incident occurred at 04:53...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/seasonnaire-dies-in-swimming-pool-in-alpe-d-huez.html Folie Douce to Open in Alpe d'Huez Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 In December 2013, Alpe d'Huez will join the likes of newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/folie-douce-to-open-in-alpe-d-huez.html French Breathalyser Law Delayed Indefinitely Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 The French government has further delayed the introduction of the controversial ruling requiring drivers to carry breathalyser kits when driving...]]> newsdesk@alpedhueznet.com (Alpedhueznet.com Newsdesk) http://www.alpedhueznet.com/events/news/french-breathalyser-law-delayed-indefinitely.html