French Alps

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    Unseen footage of Michael Schumacher aired in new documentary

    The F1 ace suffered devastating head injuriesย during a skiing accident in the French Alps in 2013.

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  • LifestyleAOL

    Three fabulous hotels in the French Alps

    It's no secret that the French Alps offer some of the world's best skiing and the biggest variety of ski resorts, where powder hounds can take their pick from the glitzy, family-friendly, party central and traditional. But as ski

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  • LifestyleAOL

    Can you have a cheap holiday in Courchevel?

    Courchevel is one of the world's most prestigious ski resorts, home to more luxury chalets and hotels than any other, while a playground for billionaires and Russian oligarchs who flock here for the well-groomed pistes and glitzy

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    Best activities for non-skiers to do in Courchevel and Meribel

    Ski holidays aren't for everyone - but that doesn't mean you should miss out on a snowy holiday in the French Alps - because there are some excellent non-ski activities to enjoy. We headed to the Trois Vallees to experience the best of

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  • NewsAOL

    Germanwings crash: Victims' families could wait 'for months' for identification

    Families of the Germanwings crash victims may have to wait up to four months for their remains to be identified. The Head of the Criminal Research Institute at France's National Gendarmerie said DNA identification of the victims would take

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  • LifestyleAOL

    Win! A summer holiday in Morzine

    THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED Driving to the Alps in the summer is not only romantic but scenically satisfying. The European holiday destination offers more than just skiing - and to show you how beautiful the French mountains can be without

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    Weirdest ever ski accommodation? Sleep in cable car 2,700 metres above the French Alps

    Terrified of heights? Look away now. This winter, Airbnb is offering the bravest of skiers of the chance to spend a night in a cable car above the world-class ski resort Courchevel in France. For one night only, guests will sleep 2,700 metres

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