Major ski resort announces immediate closure with impact on surrounding area: ‘We are devastated and shocked’

November 1, 2024

The oldest ski resort in the Isère — France’s third-biggest mountain destination, with nearly two dozen resorts — has been forced to close due to a lack of snow. It’s the largest ski resort in the northern Alps to shutter its operation amid dwindling seasonal snowfall.

The French ski resort Alpe du Grand Serre has closed permanently just ahead of the 2024-25 winter ski season due to the impacts of our warming world. The popular skiing and snowboarding destination couldn’t afford to transition to a year-round destination to cope with its shrinking snow season.

The immediate consequence is the threat of losing 200 jobs, as businesses like those in neighboring La Morte are hit hard by the lack of tourists. The small village has a population of only around 150 people who rely on winter sports to sustain its economy. yahoo!

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