Due to his feelings of inadequacy, Jean-Louis alienates his wife and seeks solace by befriending Philippe's sister Muriel, the local barkeep.

At the same time, Julien, Jean-Louis and Françoise's son, befriends Alice Bordaz, the local carpenter's daughter.

Manu Laverne, who spent his summers in Valmoline as a child, arrives at the newly renovated chalet with Adele, who is two months pregnant.

Filming took place during the summer of 2016,[1] at Chamonix,[5] where the chalet is located and also at Bozel,[1] and the hamlets of the Tincave, La Chenal and at Morez Station.

The bridge that collapses partially in the series is the Pont du Diable [fr], which connects Crouzet-Migette and Sainte Anne.