About Alpine Connect
Connecting our mountain community through shared knowledge, local insights, and the kind of help that only neighbors can provide.
Our Story
Alpine Connect began as a simple idea: what if we could bridge the gap between longtime locals and newcomers to our valley? After years of watching tourists struggle with basic questions and new residents navigate post-Brexit bureaucracy alone, we realized our community needed a central hub for practical, local knowledge.
Founded by longtime valley residents who remember when everyone knew everyone, Alpine Connect celebrates both the traditional mountain community spirit and the international character that makes our home so special today.
What We Do
Local News & Stories
Real-time updates from residents who know the mountain, the weather, and the best powder stashes.
Essential Guides
Practical information cards covering everything from Brexit paperwork to finding the best croissants.
Community Education
In-depth presentations on local regulations, mountain safety, and community topics that matter.
Our Contributors
Alpine Connect is powered by locals who've called this valley home for years—some for decades. Our contributors include ski instructors, mountain guides, local business owners, British expats who've navigated the post-Brexit landscape, and French residents who welcome newcomers with open arms.
Featured Contributors
- Sarah Mitchell - 10+ year valley resident, specializes in local weather patterns and crowd navigation
- Marie Dubois - Local business owner and community organizer
- James Fletcher - British expat, Brexit guidance specialist
- Rémy Crabtroix - Retired ski instructor and beloved valley character
Our Community Values
Local Knowledge First
We prioritize information from people who actually live here over generic tourism advice.
Practical Help
Our content focuses on solving real problems that locals and visitors actually face.
Community Spirit
We believe in helping each other, whether you're a 20-year local or visiting for the first time.
Humor & Humility
Mountain life is beautiful but challenging. We approach both with good humor and honest perspectives.
Get Involved
Alpine Connect thrives on community participation. Whether you have local knowledge to share, a story that might help others, or expertise in navigating valley life, we'd love to hear from you.
Ways to Contribute
- • Share your local expertise through articles or guides
- • Submit community event announcements
- • Help with translations for our international community
- • Contribute photos from around the valley
- • Suggest topics that would help newcomers
Contact Us
Have questions, suggestions, or want to contribute? We'd love to hear from you. You can find us most afternoons at the local cafés, or reach out through our community channels.
Community Meetups
Coffee & Chat: Wednesday mornings at Café de l'Arve
Community Q&A: First Tuesday of each month at the British Legion
WhatsApp Group: "Alpine Connect Community" - Ask locals for the invite link
Welcome to our community
Whether you're a longtime local or just discovering our valley, we're glad you're here.