Ski resorts across Europe are gearing up for their biggest winter season since COVID struck, but soaring energy prices may throw another spanner in the works.
Electricity is key to keep resorts ticking, from lighting up chalets to running ski lifts like clockwork. All this is costing more and more, however, jeopardising the reopening of some slopes.
France has brought in a range of energy-saving measures recently, from turning off the Eiffel Tower earlier to dropping the temperature of swimming pools.
So what’s the view on Macron’s ‘energy sobriety’ plans from the mountaintops?
Will French ski resorts be able to open this winter?
Electricity bills for French ski resorts and lift operators could multiply
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