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Built from scratch in the mid-1970s, Valmorel is unlike any of its contemporaries - its central development feels like a tiny mountain town and is not an eyesore like most French purpose-built resorts.
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Forecast today: Partly cloudy
- Max temp: 13 °c
- Min temp: 3.7 °c
- Last snowed: Thu 19 Feb
Valmorel is the main resort in 'Le Grand Domaine' - the ski area it shares with St-Francois and Longchamp.
The ski area is excellent for beginners and early intermediates. 70% of the runs are either green or blues. The main beginners area in the resort is accessed from the top of the Rocher lift. Those looking to progress should test themselves on the gentle blues emanating from the top of the Côte Soleil lift before moving on to the blues at the top of the Pierrafort gondola. Advanced skiers have a good number of options available to them with 15km of blacks, the challenging Combe de Riondet snowcross and some challenging off piste, particularly on the Massif de la Lauzière (you may want to hire a guide).
The resort has a few self-catering apartments to stay in, as well as a single hotel. There are a good number of restaurants and a surprising number of bars for such a small resort. The easiest way to get there is to fly to Geneva and then take a two hour transfer. Another option is to take the train as far as Moûtiers and then take a short transfer.
Resort website: www.valmorel.com
Pros and cons
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A sympathetically designed purpose-built, car-free resort
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Largely slope-side accommodation
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Extensive easy slopes linked to St-François-Longchamp
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Beginners and children particularly well catered for
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Few challenges on-piste
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Mostly low, so snow is a worry; and snowmaking is not comprehensive
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Still lots of slow lifts and drags
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Steep site, with outlying lodgings very separate from the resort core
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Valmorel PDFTop (2401m)
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| Max temp | 2°c | 2°c | -0.5°c | 1.9°c | 1.9°c | -1.3°c | 0.9°c | 0.9°c | -1.8°c | -0.2°c | -0.2°c | -1.8°c | 0.1°c | 0.1°c | -1.2°c | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -1°c | 0.5°c | 0.5°c | -1.1°c | 1°c | 1°c | -0.7°c | 0.2°c | 0.3°c | -1°c | 2.8°c | 2.9°c | 0.2°c |
| Min temp | -3.4°c | -0.5°c | -2.9°c | -3.8°c | -1.3°c | -4.3°c | -4.6°c | -1.8°c | -4.1°c | -4.6°c | -1.8°c | -3.5°c | -3.9°c | -1.2°c | -3.1°c | -3.7°c | -1°c | -2.8°c | -3.5°c | -1.1°c | -3.6°c | -4°c | -0.7°c | -2.5°c | -3°c | -1°c | -2°c | -2.6°c | 0.2°c | -1.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.4°c | 1.8°c | -0.5°c | -3.8°c | 1.7°c | -1.3°c | -4.6°c | 0.8°c | -1.8°c | -4.6°c | -0.2°c | -1.8°c | -3.9°c | 0.1°c | -1.2°c | -3.7°c | 0.3°c | -1°c | -3.5°c | 0.4°c | -1.1°c | -4°c | 0.9°c | -0.7°c | -3°c | 0.2°c | -1°c | -2.6°c | 2.5°c | 0.2°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Max temp | 2°c | 2°c | -0.5°c |
| Min temp | -3.4°c | -0.5°c | -2.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.4°c | 1.8°c | -0.5°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 1.9°c | 1.9°c | -1.3°c |
| Min temp | -3.8°c | -1.3°c | -4.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.8°c | 1.7°c | -1.3°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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| Max temp | 0.9°c | 0.9°c | -1.8°c |
| Min temp | -4.6°c | -1.8°c | -4.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.6°c | 0.8°c | -1.8°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | -0.2°c | -0.2°c | -1.8°c |
| Min temp | -4.6°c | -1.8°c | -3.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.6°c | -0.2°c | -1.8°c |
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| Weather | Mainly cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.7 cm |
| Max temp | 0.1°c | 0.1°c | -1.2°c |
| Min temp | -3.9°c | -1.2°c | -3.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.9°c | 0.1°c | -1.2°c |
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| Max temp | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -1°c |
| Min temp | -3.7°c | -1°c | -2.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.7°c | 0.3°c | -1°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.8 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.7 cm |
| Max temp | 0.5°c | 0.5°c | -1.1°c |
| Min temp | -3.5°c | -1.1°c | -3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.5°c | 0.4°c | -1.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.6 cm |
| Max temp | 1°c | 1°c | -0.7°c |
| Min temp | -4°c | -0.7°c | -2.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -4°c | 0.9°c | -0.7°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 1 cm | 2.9 cm | 2.3 cm |
| Max temp | 0.2°c | 0.3°c | -1°c |
| Min temp | -3°c | -1°c | -2°c |
| Feels like temp | -3°c | 0.2°c | -1°c |
Resort (1341m)
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| Max temp | 12.4°c | 13°c | 8°c | 11.9°c | 12.6°c | 7.5°c | 11.4°c | 12.1°c | 7.3°c | 10.8°c | 11.6°c | 7.1°c | 10.4°c | 11.1°c | 7°c | 10.9°c | 11.6°c | 7.2°c | 10.6°c | 11.3°c | 6.9°c | 11.3°c | 11.8°c | 7°c | 9°c | 9.8°c | 6.3°c | 12.4°c | 13.3°c | 7.9°c |
| Min temp | 3.7°c | 8°c | 5.1°c | 3.4°c | 7.5°c | 3.9°c | 1.7°c | 7.3°c | 4.1°c | 2.8°c | 7.1°c | 4.5°c | 3.3°c | 7°c | 4.2°c | 2°c | 7.2°c | 4.8°c | 3.1°c | 6.9°c | 3.6°c | 1.9°c | 7°c | 4.6°c | 3.1°c | 6.3°c | 4.7°c | 3°c | 7.9°c | 5.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.8°c | 11.5°c | 7.4°c | 3.1°c | 10.9°c | 7°c | 1.5°c | 10.3°c | 6.7°c | 2.6°c | 9.9°c | 6.6°c | 3°c | 9.6°c | 6.5°c | 1.8°c | 10°c | 6.7°c | 2.8°c | 9.8°c | 6.5°c | 1.7°c | 10.4°c | 6.6°c | 2.9°c | 7.5°c | 5.8°c | 2.7°c | 11.5°c | 7.4°c |
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| Max temp | 12.4°c | 13°c | 8°c |
| Min temp | 3.7°c | 8°c | 5.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.8°c | 11.5°c | 7.4°c |
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| Max temp | 11.9°c | 12.6°c | 7.5°c |
| Min temp | 3.4°c | 7.5°c | 3.9°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.1°c | 10.9°c | 7°c |
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| Max temp | 11.4°c | 12.1°c | 7.3°c |
| Min temp | 1.7°c | 7.3°c | 4.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.5°c | 10.3°c | 6.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 10.8°c | 11.6°c | 7.1°c |
| Min temp | 2.8°c | 7.1°c | 4.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.6°c | 9.9°c | 6.6°c |
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| Max temp | 10.4°c | 11.1°c | 7°c |
| Min temp | 3.3°c | 7°c | 4.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 3°c | 9.6°c | 6.5°c |
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| Max temp | 10.9°c | 11.6°c | 7.2°c |
| Min temp | 2°c | 7.2°c | 4.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.8°c | 10°c | 6.7°c |
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| Max temp | 10.6°c | 11.3°c | 6.9°c |
| Min temp | 3.1°c | 6.9°c | 3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.8°c | 9.8°c | 6.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 11.3°c | 11.8°c | 7°c |
| Min temp | 1.9°c | 7°c | 4.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.7°c | 10.4°c | 6.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 9°c | 9.8°c | 6.3°c |
| Min temp | 3.1°c | 6.3°c | 4.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.9°c | 7.5°c | 5.8°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 19/02/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | No information | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 165 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 84 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 45 out of 46 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 20 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sat 11 Apr 2026 |
Snow Overview
France
Updated 04/03
After the madness of the last few weeks – which has seen large amounts of snowfall combined with quickly rising temperatures – things are settling down over the French Alps. Sun through the early part of this week gives way to cloud and overcast conditions, which will help elevate temperatures as warmth is trapped below this cloud cover.
The freezing line will climb from around 1,500m to the mid-2000s, entering a spring-like freeze thaw pattern overnight and throughout the day. The freezing line will peak at 2,500m before, on average, dropping again into the weekend.
The long term forecast will see a flurry of snowfall into the beginning of next week, followed by fine, dry and bright conditions as high pressure moves over the region.
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