Large French Alpine ski resort to close in face of shrinking snow season

The recent closure of Alpe du Grand Serre highlights the challenges ski resorts face amid climate change, financial woes, and the struggle to diversify for year-round viability.

Local councillors in Alpe du Grand Serre decided not to reopen due to financial constraints, which will eliminate 200 jobs and devastate the village of La Morte.

Local business owners expressed their devastation over the resort's closure, describing the decision as 'brutal' and leaving them with unmanageable loans and ruined livelihoods.

Investments to diversify the resort into a year-round destination were stalled due to financial issues, illustrating the urgent need for state support to sustain threatened ski areas.

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