Compagnie des Alpes is a French leisure conglomerate founded on January 26, 1989, originally to consolidate and operate ski resorts across the French Alps. Headquartered in Paris and listed on Euronext Paris under the ticker CDA, the company’s leading shareholder is Caisse des Dépôts, the French public investment institution, which holds roughly 43% of its capital alongside a group of regional banking partners.
Since expanding into theme parks in 2001, Compagnie des Alpes has grown into one of Europe’s largest leisure operators, running around ten mountain resorts including La Plagne, Les Arcs, and Tignes alongside roughly a dozen amusement parks such as Parc Astérix, Futuroscope, and the Walibi chain. For the 2024/25 fiscal year, the group reported record sales of approximately €1.4 billion, up 12.8% from the prior year.
Stats at a Glance
- Founded: January 26, 1989
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Stock listing: Euronext Paris (CDA)
- Ski resorts operated: About 10, including La Plagne, Les Arcs, and Tignes
- Leisure parks operated: About 12, including Parc Astérix, Futuroscope, and Walibi parks
- Revenue (FY 2024/25): About €1.4 billion
- Leading shareholder: Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, about 42.75% of capital
From Ski Slopes to Theme Parks
Compagnie des Alpes began as a specialist in operating French Alpine ski resorts, building a portfolio that came to include some of the region’s best-known destinations. In 2001, the company diversified into theme parks, gradually acquiring or taking stakes in properties such as Parc Astérix near Paris, the Futuroscope park in Poitiers, and several Walibi-branded parks in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
The dual focus on winter mountain tourism and year-round amusement parks has made Compagnie des Alpes a distinctive player in the European leisure industry, smoothing out the seasonal swings that affect operators focused on just one type of destination.
Growth and Expansion
In recent years the group has continued to expand its theme park division, including the acquisition of Belantis, a large leisure park in eastern Germany, and securing a long-term public service delegation to keep operating the La Plagne ski area for another 25 years.
For fiscal year 2024/25, Compagnie des Alpes posted its strongest financial performance to date, with EBITDA rising to roughly €409 million and operating free cash flow up more than 50% year-over-year, reflecting sustained demand across both its mountain and leisure park divisions.
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Compagnie des Alpes FAQs
What is Compagnie des Alpes?
Compagnie des Alpes is a French leisure company, founded in 1989, that operates ski resorts in the Alps and amusement parks across Europe, including Parc Astérix and Futuroscope.
Which theme parks does Compagnie des Alpes own?
Its leisure park portfolio includes Parc Astérix, Futuroscope, Belantis, and several Walibi parks in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, among others.
Is Compagnie des Alpes a public company?
Yes, it trades on Euronext Paris under the ticker CDA. Its leading shareholder is Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, a French public investment institution, which holds about 42.75% of the capital rather than an outright majority.
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