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Forecast today: Generally clear
- Max temp: 11.4 °c
- Min temp: 3.7 °c
- Last snowed: Fri 20 Feb
Vallorcine is a great beginner and intermediate ski area with all but one of its runs being graded either blue or red.
Beginners can learn the ropes in the beginners areas at either Le Poya (a ski area on the other side of the valley), to which you will have to catch a train, or Le Tour, to which you will have to catch a train to Montroc followed by a bus to Le Tour itself.
Intermediates can catch the gondola up to the main ski area and then ski or snowboard a series of blues and reds to Le Tour. Less confident intermediates may wish to catch the gondola down the final part of the descent to Le Tour rather than ski the red Les Caisets run. There is little on offer for advanced skiers and therefore advanced skiers should purchase a Mont Blanc regional pass which provides access to 10 ski areas. Chamonix, one of the areas included in the pass, can now be accessed by a gondola that takes you directly from the village to the Balme area.
Vallorcine is a beautiful traditional village. It is excellent for families due to the skiing on offer and the self-catered apartments which have a kids club and indoor swimming pool. If you fancy a drink after a hard day on the slopes there are a few bars to choose from which are usually fairly quiet. Getting to Vallorcine is easy – Geneva airport is only one hour away by car or alternatively Chambéry is a two hour drive away.
Resort website: www.vallorcine.com
Ski Club Recognised: Environmentally Sustainable Resort
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Vallorcine – as part of the wider Chamonix Valley resort area – has been awarded two snowflakes out of a possible three, representing significant investment in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability; only a quarter of Flocon Vert recipients have been awarded two snowflakes – no area has been awarded three.
- Vallorcine and Chamonix was accredited in 2013 and renewed in 2017
- Special focus was paid to educational measures taken by the resort
- The reduction in emissions and transition plan away from fossil fuels has been particularly praised by the Flocon Vert scheme
Vallorcine Piste Map
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Vallorcine PDFTop (3275m)
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| Max temp | 3°c | 3.2°c | 1.1°c | 4.8°c | 4.8°c | 1.2°c | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | 0.6°c | 3.4°c | 3.4°c | 0°c | 1.6°c | 1.6°c | -1.1°c | 0.7°c | 0.7°c | -1.3°c | 0.5°c | 0.5°c | -1°c | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -0.3°c | 1.6°c | 1.6°c | -0.1°c | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -0.4°c |
| Min temp | -0.2°c | 1.1°c | 0.2°c | -0.1°c | 1.2°c | -0.1°c | -0.9°c | 0.6°c | -1.2°c | -1.6°c | 0°c | -1.6°c | -2.2°c | -1.1°c | -2.5°c | -2.8°c | -1.3°c | -2.4°c | -3.2°c | -1°c | -1.5°c | -1.7°c | -0.3°c | -1.3°c | -2.2°c | -0.1°c | -1.6°c | -2°c | -0.4°c | -1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.9°c | 2.7°c | 1°c | -0.1°c | 4.3°c | 1.1°c | -0.9°c | 3.7°c | 0.5°c | -1.6°c | 3°c | 0°c | -2.2°c | 1.4°c | -1.1°c | -2.8°c | 0.6°c | -1.3°c | -3.2°c | 0.4°c | -1°c | -1.7°c | 1.3°c | -0.3°c | -2.2°c | 1.4°c | -0.1°c | -2°c | 1.3°c | -0.4°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 3°c | 3.2°c | 1.1°c |
| Min temp | -0.2°c | 1.1°c | 0.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.9°c | 2.7°c | 1°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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| Max temp | 4.8°c | 4.8°c | 1.2°c |
| Min temp | -0.1°c | 1.2°c | -0.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.1°c | 4.3°c | 1.1°c |
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| Max temp | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | 0.6°c |
| Min temp | -0.9°c | 0.6°c | -1.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.9°c | 3.7°c | 0.5°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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| Max temp | 3.4°c | 3.4°c | 0°c |
| Min temp | -1.6°c | 0°c | -1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.6°c | 3°c | 0°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Max temp | 1.6°c | 1.6°c | -1.1°c |
| Min temp | -2.2°c | -1.1°c | -2.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.2°c | 1.4°c | -1.1°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Max temp | 0.7°c | 0.7°c | -1.3°c |
| Min temp | -2.8°c | -1.3°c | -2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.8°c | 0.6°c | -1.3°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Max temp | 0.5°c | 0.5°c | -1°c |
| Min temp | -3.2°c | -1°c | -1.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.2°c | 0.4°c | -1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.6 cm |
| Max temp | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -0.3°c |
| Min temp | -1.7°c | -0.3°c | -1.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.7°c | 1.3°c | -0.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 1 cm |
| Max temp | 1.6°c | 1.6°c | -0.1°c |
| Min temp | -2.2°c | -0.1°c | -1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.2°c | 1.4°c | -0.1°c |
Resort (1212m)
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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Clear skies | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
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Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
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Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 10.9°c | 11.4°c | 6.6°c | 11.6°c | 11.7°c | 7.6°c | 10.9°c | 11.1°c | 6.9°c | 11.3°c | 11.5°c | 7.5°c | 8.8°c | 8.9°c | 5.7°c | 8.3°c | 8.6°c | 5.6°c | 8.8°c | 9.1°c | 6.3°c | 8.7°c | 9°c | 6.4°c | 8.1°c | 8.4°c | 5.9°c | 8.5°c | 8.8°c | 6.4°c |
| Min temp | 3.7°c | 6.4°c | 5.8°c | 4.9°c | 7.6°c | 5.8°c | 4.2°c | 6.9°c | 5°c | 4.2°c | 7.5°c | 5.2°c | 3.6°c | 5.7°c | 4.2°c | 3.1°c | 5.6°c | 3.3°c | 2.1°c | 6.3°c | 4.4°c | 3.7°c | 6.4°c | 4.7°c | 3.6°c | 5.9°c | 4.2°c | 3.3°c | 6.4°c | 4.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.4°c | 10.4°c | 6°c | 4.4°c | 10.9°c | 7°c | 3.8°c | 10.3°c | 6.4°c | 3.8°c | 10.4°c | 6.8°c | 3.3°c | 8.2°c | 5.4°c | 2.8°c | 7.6°c | 5.2°c | 1.9°c | 8.1°c | 5.9°c | 3.4°c | 8.2°c | 6°c | 3.4°c | 7.6°c | 5.6°c | 3°c | 8°c | 6°c |
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| Max temp | 10.9°c | 11.4°c | 6.6°c |
| Min temp | 3.7°c | 6.4°c | 5.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.4°c | 10.4°c | 6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 11.6°c | 11.7°c | 7.6°c |
| Min temp | 4.9°c | 7.6°c | 5.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.4°c | 10.9°c | 7°c |
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| Max temp | 10.9°c | 11.1°c | 6.9°c |
| Min temp | 4.2°c | 6.9°c | 5°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.8°c | 10.3°c | 6.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 11.3°c | 11.5°c | 7.5°c |
| Min temp | 4.2°c | 7.5°c | 5.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.8°c | 10.4°c | 6.8°c |
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| Max temp | 8.8°c | 8.9°c | 5.7°c |
| Min temp | 3.6°c | 5.7°c | 4.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.3°c | 8.2°c | 5.4°c |
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| Max temp | 8.3°c | 8.6°c | 5.6°c |
| Min temp | 3.1°c | 5.6°c | 3.3°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.8°c | 7.6°c | 5.2°c |
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| Max temp | 8.8°c | 9.1°c | 6.3°c |
| Min temp | 2.1°c | 6.3°c | 4.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.9°c | 8.1°c | 5.9°c |
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| Max temp | 8.7°c | 9°c | 6.4°c |
| Min temp | 3.7°c | 6.4°c | 4.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.4°c | 8.2°c | 6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.1°c | 8.4°c | 5.9°c |
| Min temp | 3.6°c | 5.9°c | 4.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.4°c | 7.6°c | 5.6°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 20/02/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | No information | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 255 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 100 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | New snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 12 out of 13 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 13 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 12 Apr 2026 |
France
Updated 17/02
Strong snowfall continues into this week after last week’s incredible numbers – with the avalanche risk remaining very high as a result, with Level 4 (High) and Level 5 (Very High) dominating across the French Alps. Around 25cm of snowfall is coming down on Tuesday with flurries continuing into Wednesday, with cloud and obscured conditions in play. This will reach most elevations as the freezing line remains close to 1,000m throughout, taking a long walk off a short pier overnight as it hits sea level.
Another large snowfall is due on Thursday, continuing to bring excellent snow but maintaining this avalanche cycle – this new snow is sitting on a persistent weak layer dating from December that has been causing issues all winter, and remains a severe risk now.
Temperatures remain cold, with the freezing line holding fast at around 1,500m. This means that around 70cm of snowfall will hit upper slopes, with decent totals of 20cm reaching lower slopes, too.
Cloud clears – as does the snow – over Friday and into Saturday, meaning those of you still skiing may well experience amazing conditions now that this new loading of snow has had a chance to sinter and bind to the layers below; although with a persistent weak layer in play this will remain dangerous for some time.
Conditions take a marked turn towards spring, with sun during the day and cold temperatures overnight, creating a distinct freeze-thaw cycle.
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