Local ski resorts celebrate season start

Monday, 6 January 2025 06:30

Local ski resorts are celebrating the start of the season. Snow and cold nights have led to an ideal start.

Many of the resorts near Geneva opened earlier this season – resort directors say it’s been the best start for the last 15 years.

The neighbouring French resort of Les Gets says they’re seeing 75,000 skiers a week – in Les Carroz, the hotel occupation rate is at 95%.

The Monts Jura slopes in the Pays de Gex says the start of the season has been ‘exceptional’ and managed to open the runs a week earlier.

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