Overview

• The Loire department confirmed the suspension after concluding that opening would entail unaffordable costs and technical risks.
• Budget documents show the resort received about €1 million in public subsidy—roughly 40% of its budget—yet still faced a projected €450,000 deficit for 2025.
• A management crisis has left the director and deputy on sick leave after reported harassment and threats, leaving the site without leadership.
• Local users, the ski club, and nearby businesses reacted with anger, with shopkeepers saying they had invested heavily for the winter season.
• Skiers who frequented Chalmazel will need to travel farther this winter, raising concerns about lasting effects on the area’s economy and identity.