According to the National Association of Mayors of Mountain Resorts, each winter, resorts recruit 120,000 direct and 300,000 indirect jobs. Many young people who want to put money aside to then travel or escape the daily routine, thanks to short fixed-term contracts.
“We enjoy life outdoors: there is always an activity to do! », enthuses Axelle, who works for Tignes Développement. Seasonal workers benefit from discounts on ski passes and reduced-rate lessons, provided during other seasons.