Chalmazel () is a former
commune in the
Loire department
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* Departmentalization, division of a larger organization into parts with specific responsibility
Government and military
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in central
France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune
Chalmazel-Jeansagnière.
Arrêté préfectoral
22 October 2015
Ski area
Chalmazel is a small ski resort situated above the village of Chalmazel in central France. The main activities offered at the resort are alpine skiing
Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, is the pastime of sliding down snow-covered slopes on skis with fixed-heel bindings, unlike other types of skiing ( cross-country, Telemark, or ski jumping), which use skis with free-heel bindings. Whether for ...
, nordic skiing
Nordic skiing encompasses the various types of skiing in which the toe of the ski boot is fixed to the Ski binding, binding in a manner that allows the heel to rise off the ski, unlike alpine skiing, where the boot is attached to the ski from toe ...
, snowshoeing
Snowshoes are specialized outdoor gear for walking over snow. Their large footprint spreads the user's weight out and allows them to travel largely on top of rather than through snow. Adjustable bindings attach them to appropriate winter footwe ...
, ski touring, dog sledding and hiking. It is a calm resort popular with families and locals, as it boasts gentle runs, panoramic views and short queues.
Geography
The river Lignon du Forez has its source in the commune.
See also
* Communes of the Loire department
References
Former communes of Loire (department)
Ski resorts in France
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