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French ski resorts: How a snowless town put itself back on the map

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Col de l’Azelier is one of nearly 200 French ski resorts to shut since the 1970s. But e-biking and hiking are bringing tourists back.

Added on the 02/02/2023 08:00:43 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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