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Château-d'Œx struggles to imagine its future without the economic contribution of skiing (Swiss Press Text 2016, by Flavienne Wahli Di Matteo) - Swiss Press Award

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2016

Flavienne Wahli Di Matteo

This survey was conducted following the Vaud government's announcement of planned investments in the Vaud Alps through 2020. The State Council rejected plans to maintain ski facilities in Château-d'Oex. I attempted to establish how many people in the region make their living from skiing and what the impact of abandoning it would be on the local economy.

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