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Car Caught Driving Down Les Houches Ski Slope as Police Seek Driver

Police opened an inquiry after the ski area reported the unauthorized descent, citing risk to night-access tourers and working staff.

Overview

  • A vehicle was filmed descending a blue run at the Les Houches resort near Chamonix on Sunday, January 11, shortly before 6 p.m.
  • A ski tourer named Benjamin recorded the descent after seeing the car first drive up the piste, then posted the footage on social media.
  • The resort operator LHSG reported the incident to the Les Houches town hall and the Chamonix gendarmerie, which has opened an investigation.
  • Director Michel Cugier condemned the act as reckless, noting the run remains open to ski tourers until 9 p.m. and may be used by groomers and authorized snowmobiles.
  • The clip drew mixed online reactions, and coverage referenced a comparable 2024 case in Gourette where a motorist attempted to use a ski slope and became stuck.