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Snow

Anticipating, optimising and securing snow cover to keep your resorts sustainable

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Our solutions

Our approach is part of a comprehensive vision of the development and operation of ski areas, combining strategy, delivery and long-term support.

From design to delivery

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Group of trainees listening to a presentation in front of a snow groomer during on-resort training
Logos of the CLIMSNOW, TIPSNOW and PROSNOW solutions for forecasting and managing resort snow cover
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Vision and strategy

Transforming the mountains in the face of climate challenges

Supporting mountain regions in transforming their tourism model in response to changing snow cover and visitor habits. Drawing on the strengths of each site to make operations safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Factoring in the impacts of climate change on snow and uses, in the service of more resilient and attractive resorts.

  • Regional development strategy
  • Master plan, strategic framework
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Operational delivery

Bespoke engineering for your projects

Bespoke methodologies tailored to each project, its challenges and its region. Covering every key dimension to make the move to action safer and easier.

  • Feasibility study
  • Full project management
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Training and audits

Making the most of infrastructure and strengthening teams' expertise

Bringing a new dimension to the operation of ski areas. Helping to make the most of infrastructure and to build teams' expertise sustainably through bespoke training and tools.

  • Training in snow-groomer operation and ski-piste preparation (optional: winch use and snowpark)
  • Supporting grooming service managers in organising and running their teams
  • Snow science (nivology) applied to snow management and ski-piste preparation techniques
  • Snow capital (in partnership with DSF – Domaines Skiables de France)
  • Grooming operations management, assessment and audits
  • Snowmaking management
  • Analysis of skier behaviour on ski pistes
  • Visitor comfort on ski pistes
Logos of the CLIMSNOW, TIPSNOW and PROSNOW solutions for forecasting and managing resort snow cover

Decision-support tools

Drawing on dedicated tools

By combining the anticipation of weather conditions with precise management of snowmaking requirements, resorts have a powerful decision-support tool to optimise snow production, secure piste openings and ensure a consistent level of comfort across the whole ski area.

  • ClimSnow
  • ProSnow
  • TipSnow
  • GSRC, statistical climate-risk management (Gestion Statistique du Risque Climatique)
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Our Snow expertise

Support at every stage: analysis, simulation, strategy and delivery, in the service of sustainable, high-performing ski areas.

From assessment to on-site operation

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Ski areas

Design, reconfiguration or extension of ski areas, with a strategic approach (skiability, flows, climate adaptation).

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Sports stadiums and Olympic venues

Design of alpine, nordic and biathlon competition stadiums, with elite sporting expertise (FFS, disabled sports, Olympic venues).

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Snowmaking

Assessment, sizing and commissioning of installations, with recalibration of pumping and a reworking of snowmaking master plans in the face of climate change.

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Mountain reservoirs

Design and project management of mountain reservoirs (requalification, hydrobiology, dam monitoring) — more than 125 structures completed.

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Audit and training

More than 5,000 hours of training delivered (grooming, snow science, eco-driving), with operational assessments and bespoke skills-development plans.

Signage and operation

Improving clarity, safety and user comfort, with signage tailored to each audience (skiers, piste teams, elected officials, operators).

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Key figures

Ski pistes

275

Alpine and nordic ski stadiums

60

Snowmaking installations

175+

Hours of grooming and data-management training

5500+

Operational support engagements

150+

Reservoirs, dams and water bodies

135+

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In their words

Meet the team
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"From field expertise to cutting-edge digital tools, ABEST brings together a dedicated team to offer you the solutions best suited to each project, in France and internationally."

Vivien Soum — Research Analyst and Project Manager for Sports Stadium Design

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"From the initial development ambition to the finished project, our team brings its expertise and project management to bring your idea to life."

Alexandre Liotard — Account Manager

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"Staying at the forefront of knowledge, conveying the best of climate science to regions, to write the future of those who shape them every day."

Jean-Marc Pyré — Account Manager