Snowless ski resorts turn to tobogganing, surfing and walking with eagles as climate warms

Snow-topped chalets and skiers schussing down pristine slopes spring to mind when you think of winter in the Alps.

But this year, many European ski resorts struggled with a lack of snow, due to unseasonably warm temperatures and heavy rainfall. As a result, half of France’s ski slopes were forced to close.

With warming winters set to continue, many ski resorts are looking to provide alternative entertainment to attract visitors – in case skiing isn’t possible.

What have the conditions been like in the Alps this winter?

In December, France experienced its warmest weather since 1997 with temperatures reaching seven or eight degrees higher than the seasonal norm, according to Météo-France. Switzerland and

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