Heavy rain forced the cancellation of a men's World Cup slalom Sunday after 31 starters in the opening run, with Olympic champion Clement Noel leading the race. Organizers initially interrupted the event but then called it off as conditions failed to improve. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation said the safety of the racers was at stake due to the “inconsistent conditions with visibility.”
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France s state auditors have claimed the nation s winter sports industry is now on the brink of stark transformation, with climate change wreaking havoc on traditional skiing paradises.
Despite the spectre of shrinking glaciers and unpredictable snowfall, a ski property in the French Alps remains a popular investment. Prices in these areas have climbed sharply in recent years – in the Haute-Savoie, they have increased by an average of 26pc over the past five years, according to Meilleurs Agents.