{
  "id": 19367475,
  "title": "La Plagne ski guide: Paradiski turns 65 with a new luxury chalet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/la-plagne-ski-guide-paradiski-turns-65-with-a-new-luxury-chalet",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-10T16:42:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/la-plagne-ski-guide-paradiski-turns-65-with-a-new-luxury-chalet/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1961, the French Alps faced a crisis as agriculture and mining industries dwindled, leading to depopulation of villages. Dr Pierre Borrione, a former French Resistance fighter and mayor of Aime, built two drag lifts in his town and saw the decline of the Tarentaise Valley reverse. This marked the beginning of Paradiski, one of the world's largest and most popular ski areas. This year, Paradiski celebrates its 65th anniversary with the opening of a luxury chalet development, Graciosa, in La Plagne, its biggest resort. Graced with 225 km of runs and additional 200 km in connected resorts within Paradiski, 70% of these runs are situated above 2,000 m, ensuring abundant powder. To get an adrenaline rush before hitting the slopes, take the Aérolive from Roche de Mio to Live 3,000, an open-air gondola with two cabins that offer an exhilarating experience. A scenic blue run with views of Mont Blanc is accessible from Plagne Bellecôte, where you can also enjoy the new Riders Nation snow park. La Folie Douce, Paradiski's most famous apres ski venue, remains a must-visit, offering a festival-like atmosphere with L'Atelier, an events space that transitions from sports, to family-friendly activities, and finally to an evening of amateur DJs. The world's highest comedy festival, Paradiski Comedy Club, runs from February 16-27, held in collaboration with Paris’ Metro Comedy Club, where performers deliver stand-up routines at the Vanoise Express cable car as it dangles 380m above the ground. For those seeking a luxurious stay, VIP Ski’s CLUB Sagarmatha Penthouse in Graciosa offers panoramic views of Mont Blanc, a private hot tub, sauna, and a nanny service for families. Booking a fully-catered accommodation in the penthouse starts from £1,405 per person per week, with a six-day adult ski pass for Paradiski priced at £349.",
  "summary": "In 1961, the French Alps were in crisis: the traditional industries of agriculture and mining were shrinking and villages were depopulating as the young moved to find work in the cities. Dr Pierre Borrione, a former French Resistance fighter and the mayor of Aime, took a gamble, building two drag lifts in his town. Not [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}