Effective and efficient transport links from the UK to the French Alps, especially Annecy, will improve opportunities for skiers and snowboarders from Britain to take part in the 2018 Winter Olympics, if Annecy`s bid for the games is accepted.
Already in place are the existing links to the French Alps via the Eurostar and the airports of Geneva and Lyon. Geographically, Annecy with its lakeside location, at the base of four mountains, is in an excellent position to host the games.
The area is already on the map sitting just an hour away from Chamonix where the 1924 games were held. Alpine skiing and ice hockey competitions would use this venue. The iconic and hugely challenging Mont Blanc could be the scene of dramatic competition.
Other venues will benefit from being improved from the 1992 Albertville games. It is planned that Les Houches and La Plagne will host the Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton competitions. Annecy will host the skating and curling events whilst La Semnoz will have responsibility for Snowboard and Freestyle skiing. Nearby, La Clusaz and Le Grand Bomand will host Nordic events.
Annecy wants to offer visitors the best experience during the games and complimentary tickets to the events will be on offer to visitors holidaying in the host resorts.
July 2011 marks the date when Annecy, alongside fellow candidate cities Munich and Pyeongchang, face the vote of IOC members at their annual conference in Durban, South Africa.
Meanwhile, Annecy`s promotional campaign is well under way at a series of World Cup Competitions this winter. Look out for the Cross Country in La Clusaz in December,Men`s Downhill in Chamonix in January and the Ski Halfpipe in La Plagne in March.
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Chemmy breaks leg in training run
Skier Chemmy Alcott has reportedly broken her shin and perhaps fractured another bone in her right leg. The injury was sustained whilst training in Lake Louise, Canada.
Alcott said on Twitter: "Thank you everyone for everything. Insane that something that brings you so much pleasure can also bring so much pain."
The three-time Olympian and British number one female skier has been working towards the World Cup season since competing at this year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The British Ski and Snowboard chief executive Dave Edwards gave the following statement:
"Chemmy is a great athlete and has worked very hard to be ready for the World Cup season, so missing it will be a big blow. Naturally, we wish her all the best and hope that she makes a rapid and complete recovery."
Alcott said on Twitter: "Thank you everyone for everything. Insane that something that brings you so much pleasure can also bring so much pain."
The three-time Olympian and British number one female skier has been working towards the World Cup season since competing at this year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The British Ski and Snowboard chief executive Dave Edwards gave the following statement:
"Chemmy is a great athlete and has worked very hard to be ready for the World Cup season, so missing it will be a big blow. Naturally, we wish her all the best and hope that she makes a rapid and complete recovery."
Tuesday
Weston-super-Mare Snow dome?
A multi-million pound snow dome could be built in Weston-super-Mare, it has emerged.
Leisure Dome UK is in talks to purchase land on the Weston Airfield development to build the south west's first indoor ski centre featuring real snow.
If planning permission is approved by North Somerset Council, the venture could be up and running within two years.
The development would also feature a spa and skateboard park.
Leisure Dome UK is in talks to purchase land on the Weston Airfield development to build the south west's first indoor ski centre featuring real snow.
If planning permission is approved by North Somerset Council, the venture could be up and running within two years.
The development would also feature a spa and skateboard park.
Wednesday
Glencoe ski site 'is world's snowiest'
The ski centre at Glencoe Mountain had the most new snow of any winter sports resort in the world on Wednesday, its operators have claimed.
Spokesman Andy Meldrum said data collected by the British Ski Club revealed the area experienced a fall of 80cm over 24 hours.
Heavy snowfalls were also experienced at other Scottish ski resorts.
Snow fell to a depth of 70cm at CairnGorm, 60cm at both The Lecht and Nevis Range, and 50cm at Glenshee.
Mr Meldrum said: "We have had a colossal amount of snow. At car park level we've probably got a metre of snow.
"The amount of snow on the mountain is absolutely epic."
Mr Meldrum added: "We must have a metre and a half of snow up there."
Glencoe came out ahead of the Sugarbush and Mount Snow resorts in the USA which had 76cm of new snow on Wednesday.
Spokesman Andy Meldrum said data collected by the British Ski Club revealed the area experienced a fall of 80cm over 24 hours.
Heavy snowfalls were also experienced at other Scottish ski resorts.
Snow fell to a depth of 70cm at CairnGorm, 60cm at both The Lecht and Nevis Range, and 50cm at Glenshee.
Mr Meldrum said: "We have had a colossal amount of snow. At car park level we've probably got a metre of snow.
"The amount of snow on the mountain is absolutely epic."
Mr Meldrum added: "We must have a metre and a half of snow up there."
Glencoe came out ahead of the Sugarbush and Mount Snow resorts in the USA which had 76cm of new snow on Wednesday.
Thursday
Midsummer skiing at CairnGorm
Skiing could take place at the CairnGorm Mountain resort at midsummer for the first time in living memory.
The site's Colin Kirkwood said skiing would be available this weekend for the first time since 1992 but skiing could continue until after 24 June.
CairnGorm Mountain's season will continue over weekends while there is enough snow.
The Ptarmigan Bowl and the resort's sledging area still have deep coverings of snow.
CairnGorm, along with ski centres at the Lecht, Nevis Range, Glencoe and Glenshee, benefited from heavy snow and freezing conditions over the winter.
Mr Kirkwood said: "If there is skiing at midsummer then that would be the first here in living memory."
The season ends when ski tows and the ski patrol no longer operate.
Figures recently released by Ski Scotland showed the country has had its best season in 14 years.
Since late November, Scotland's five mountain resorts have attracted 373,782 customers.
The ski season is estimated to have attracted £37.5m into the local economy.
The site's Colin Kirkwood said skiing would be available this weekend for the first time since 1992 but skiing could continue until after 24 June.
CairnGorm Mountain's season will continue over weekends while there is enough snow.
The Ptarmigan Bowl and the resort's sledging area still have deep coverings of snow.
CairnGorm, along with ski centres at the Lecht, Nevis Range, Glencoe and Glenshee, benefited from heavy snow and freezing conditions over the winter.
Mr Kirkwood said: "If there is skiing at midsummer then that would be the first here in living memory."
The season ends when ski tows and the ski patrol no longer operate.
Figures recently released by Ski Scotland showed the country has had its best season in 14 years.
Since late November, Scotland's five mountain resorts have attracted 373,782 customers.
The ski season is estimated to have attracted £37.5m into the local economy.
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