Story
As a child, my parents introduced me to Val d’Isère, a ski resort located in the Alps. Since then, we go back twice a year, in summer and in winter.
(summer/winter photo comparison slider (view from apartment))
Winter
In winter, we mainly ski. The ski area is the largest in Europe, so even after all these years, we haven’t been everywhere yet.
(foggy chairlift ski photo)
I went through the ESF. However, after getting the Gold Star, I decided not to continue competing because it’s not really my state of mind. Being on vacation, I come to ski to relax and stay calm. However, that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy taking on certain challenges:
Every year we try to make the most of it, because due to global warming, the glaciers are retreating and the snowpack is getting thinner every year.
Sooner or later, skiing will disappear. Val d’Isère, one of the highest resorts in France, will be the last bastion of this legendary sport. At least until global warming reaches it too.
It’s not that bad, there will always be summer activities.
Summer
In the summer, we mainly go hiking. There are a lot of trails accessible to pedestrians in the area. However, the best views are not always found on the most frequented paths:
(pissaillas glacier)