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Forecast today: Light rain
- Max temp: 7.8 °c
- Min temp: 0.7 °c
If you're looking for quick access to either the Les Arcs or La Plagne sides of the Paradiski ski area, there's no better place to base yourself than in either Montchavin or Les Coches.
Both are a very quick lift ride away from the double-decker Vanoise Express cable car, giving access to the treelined slopes above Peisey, which are great for bad weather and a blast when freshly groomed. The local slopes above the resorts are fairly gentle and sheltered, making this a good zone for beginners, whilst advanced skiers will want to head up towards the Roche de Mio to tackle the steeps off the sides.
Both Montchavin and Les Coches are good value bases, with lower prices than further up the hill in La Plagne. Both offer ski-in-ski-out accommodation, including a number of good value catered chalets run by British tour operators.
Evening’s are fairly subdued – if you’re looking for lively après then you’ll want to stay in La Plagne after your day on the slopes.
Resort website: www.la-plagne.com/montchavin-les-coches
Montchavin/Les Coches Piste Map
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Montchavin/Les Coches PDFTop (2989m)
| Sun 7 Dec | Mon 8 Dec | Tue 9 Dec | Wed 10 Dec | Thu 11 Dec | Fri 12 Dec | Sat 13 Dec | Sun 14 Dec | Mon 15 Dec | Tue 16 Dec | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather |  Light snow |
 Snow |
Light snow |  Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair |  Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Snow grains |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 3.3 cm | 7.6 cm | 0.9 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.9 cm | 2 cm | 1.7 cm | 1.2 cm | 3 cm |
| Max temp | -2.2°c | -1.5°c | -2.3°c | -0.1°c | 0°c | -3.4°c | -0.3°c | -0.2°c | -3.3°c | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -4.6°c | -1.3°c | -1.3°c | -4.8°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -5.9°c | -3.1°c | -3.1°c | -5.9°c | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -6.3°c | -4.4°c | -4.3°c | -5.7°c | -4.4°c | -4.3°c | -5.5°c |
| Min temp | -7.1°c | -3.8°c | -3.4°c | -4.1°c | -3.4°c | -3.9°c | -4°c | -3.3°c | -3.8°c | -4.2°c | -4.6°c | -5.2°c | -4.9°c | -4.8°c | -5.8°c | -6.2°c | -5.9°c | -6.4°c | -6.3°c | -6°c | -6.4°c | -6.6°c | -6.4°c | -6.6°c | -6.6°c | -6°c | -6°c | -5.9°c | -5.7°c | -5.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.6°c | -8.1°c | -6.3°c | -4°c | -0.1°c | -3.4°c | -4°c | -0.3°c | -6.9°c | -4.2°c | -0.7°c | -4.6°c | -4.9°c | -1.3°c | -4.8°c | -10°c | -2.4°c | -9.5°c | -6.3°c | -3.1°c | -6°c | -6.6°c | -3.4°c | -6.4°c | -10.6°c | -8°c | -10°c | -9.6°c | -7.7°c | -9.6°c |
| AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather | Light snow |
Snow |
Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 3.3 cm | 7.6 cm | 0.9 cm |
| Max temp | -2.2°c | -1.5°c | -2.3°c |
| Min temp | -7.1°c | -3.8°c | -3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.6°c | -8.1°c | -6.3°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -0.1°c | 0°c | -3.4°c |
| Min temp | -4.1°c | -3.4°c | -3.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -4°c | -0.1°c | -3.4°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -0.3°c | -0.2°c | -3.3°c |
| Min temp | -4°c | -3.3°c | -3.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -4°c | -0.3°c | -6.9°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -4.6°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | -4.6°c | -5.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.2°c | -0.7°c | -4.6°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -1.3°c | -1.3°c | -4.8°c |
| Min temp | -4.9°c | -4.8°c | -5.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.9°c | -1.3°c | -4.8°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -5.9°c |
| Min temp | -6.2°c | -5.9°c | -6.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -10°c | -2.4°c | -9.5°c |
| AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather | Mainly fair |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | -3.1°c | -3.1°c | -5.9°c |
| Min temp | -6.3°c | -6°c | -6.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.3°c | -3.1°c | -6°c |
| AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -6.3°c |
| Min temp | -6.6°c | -6.4°c | -6.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.6°c | -3.4°c | -6.4°c |
| AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather | Snow grains |
Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 0.9 cm | 2 cm |
| Max temp | -4.4°c | -4.3°c | -5.7°c |
| Min temp | -6.6°c | -6°c | -6°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.6°c | -8°c | -10°c |
Resort (1205m)
| Sun 7 Dec | Mon 8 Dec | Tue 9 Dec | Wed 10 Dec | Thu 11 Dec | Fri 12 Dec | Sat 13 Dec | Sun 14 Dec | Mon 15 Dec | Tue 16 Dec | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Weather | Light rain |
 Rain |
Light rain | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Light rain/snow |
Occasional rain |
Light rain/snow | Light rain/snow |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.6°c | 7.8°c | 6.2°c | 10.5°c | 10.5°c | 5.3°c | 11°c | 11°c | 5.3°c | 10.6°c | 10.6°c | 4.7°c | 10.2°c | 10.2°c | 4.8°c | 9.6°c | 9.6°c | 4.2°c | 8.7°c | 8.7°c | 4°c | 8.5°c | 8.5°c | 3.6°c | 7.9°c | 7.9°c | 4.1°c | 7.2°c | 7.2°c | 4.2°c |
| Min temp | 0.7°c | 4.5°c | 5.7°c | 3.4°c | 5.3°c | 3.6°c | 2.7°c | 5.3°c | 3.7°c | 3.3°c | 4.7°c | 3°c | 2.7°c | 4.8°c | 2.8°c | 2.2°c | 4.2°c | 2.4°c | 2°c | 4°c | 2.3°c | 1.8°c | 3.6°c | 2.4°c | 2°c | 4.1°c | 3.1°c | 2.1°c | 4.2°c | 3.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 4°c | 4.2°c | 5.9°c | 3.4°c | 9.7°c | 3.4°c | 0.5°c | 10.1°c | 3.1°c | 3°c | 9.7°c | 4.2°c | 2.5°c | 9.4°c | 4.3°c | 1.9°c | 8.8°c | 3.7°c | 1.8°c | 7.9°c | 3.6°c | 1.6°c | 7.7°c | 3.2°c | 1.8°c | 7.2°c | 3.7°c | 2.1°c | 6.6°c | 3.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.6°c | 7.8°c | 6.2°c |
| Min temp | 0.7°c | 4.5°c | 5.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 4°c | 4.2°c | 5.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 10.5°c | 10.5°c | 5.3°c |
| Min temp | 3.4°c | 5.3°c | 3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.4°c | 9.7°c | 3.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 11°c | 11°c | 5.3°c |
| Min temp | 2.7°c | 5.3°c | 3.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.5°c | 10.1°c | 3.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 10.6°c | 10.6°c | 4.7°c |
| Min temp | 3.3°c | 4.7°c | 3°c |
| Feels like temp | 3°c | 9.7°c | 4.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 10.2°c | 10.2°c | 4.8°c |
| Min temp | 2.7°c | 4.8°c | 2.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.5°c | 9.4°c | 4.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 9.6°c | 9.6°c | 4.2°c |
| Min temp | 2.2°c | 4.2°c | 2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.9°c | 8.8°c | 3.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.7°c | 8.7°c | 4°c |
| Min temp | 2°c | 4°c | 2.3°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.8°c | 7.9°c | 3.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.5°c | 8.5°c | 3.6°c |
| Min temp | 1.8°c | 3.6°c | 2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.6°c | 7.7°c | 3.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7.9°c | 7.9°c | 4.1°c |
| Min temp | 2°c | 4.1°c | 3.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.8°c | 7.2°c | 3.7°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Next 3 days | 8.5 cm |
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| Depths | Upper piste depth | No information |
| Lower piste depth | No information | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | No information |
| Lifts | Lifts open | No information |
| Resort opening date | Sat 13 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sat 25 Apr 2026 |
France
Updated 02/05
Warm temperatures start the weekend, with the freezing line hitting 4,000m during the midday sun on Friday. This will fall, however, over the course of the long weekend, eventually hitting 2,000m on Monday evening and staying low throughout the new week.
Cloud will dominate this weekend, and with it will come precipitation. This will begin as rain on Saturday, but as things turn cooler this will turn to snow, with around 5cm falling across the region over Sunday evening, Monday and throughout Tuesday; this will fall on higher ground only as the freezing line remains on or just above 2,000m. High pressure returns in the middle of the week with plenty of fine, dry and bright conditions
Thus concludes this season’s snow overviews; thank you to everyone who has read them this season, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!
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