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The Resilience Masterplan

A 2050 VISION FOR THE GRAND MASSIF TERRITORY

THE CONTEXT AND WHAT’S AT STAKE

The transition of skiing is a complex and sensitive issue, especially in a context where climate change directly threatens the viability of winter sports resorts. Several studies highlight tensions between different levels of approach and the difficulty in imagining viable solutions for the future. The debate seems to be structured around two conflicting visions:

  1. A local Logic (municipalities & Public Service Delegations)

– Advantages: territorial expertise, responsiveness, historical roots.

– Limitations: dependence on the ‘all-ski’ model, innovation difficulties, political inertia.

  1. An extended territorial logic

– Advantages: systemic vision, openness to diversification (four seasons, ecotourism, culture, agriculture, etc.), integration of climate challenges.

– Limitations: coordination complexity, calling into question current economic and social equilibria.

 

UNDERSTANDING, IMAGINING, INSPIRING, AND WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE FUTURE OF MOUNTAIN REGIONS.

 

Voici quelques leviers :

Here are a few ways of doing this:

  1. Establishing a dialogue involving multiple parties:

– Involving elected officials, operators, residents, associations, scientists, tourists.

– Creating spaces for consultation (workshops, forums, third-party sites)

To this end, Grand Massif Domaines Skiables is organising a Resilience Tour this autumn 2025 to present the “Resilience Plan” and, above all, to initiate a debate on the future of our mountain territory.

 

/ Sign up for the Transitions Evening

– Thursday 16th October, FULLY BOOKED
– Monday 10th November, Mountain Store in Passy – registration online !

These evening events will be hosted by the Mountain Change Makers team. This “Transitions Evening” event is free and open to all (conducted in French), but registration is still necessary.

 

2.Drawing up prospective scenarios:

– Imagining alternative futures: efficient consumption, economic diversification, climate adaptation.

– Using tools such as climate frescoes, meaningful games, interactive mapping.

3. Experimenting local innovations:

–  Support pilot projects outside the skiing model ( alternative modes of transport, cultural tourism, mountain agriculture).
– Make the most of feedback and good examples.

4. Training and raising awareness:

– Training elected officials and local professionals on climate challenges and the need for transition.
– Raising awareness among young people and visitors of the fragility of mountain environments.

Through this vision, Grand Massif Domaines Skiables is reinforcing its mission to provide access to a formidable mountain terrain, in complete safety, throughout the year, and with respect for the environment. Watch the film on the 2050 vision for the Grand Massif territory.