The French Vosges is full of deserted ski slopes due to the lack of snow. Fifteen ski areas have been closed in recent years, yet they have left some traces.
Near a ski resort in the Vosges, you may stumble upon an unexpected piece of sports history. Hidden among the trees, concrete remnants recall the presence of a monumental ski jumping hill.
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