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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: Clear skies
- Max temp: 0.5 °c
- Min temp: -7.2 °c
- Last snowed: Thu 25 Dec
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 | -7.3°c | -7°c | -10.5°c | -8.6°c | -8.5°c | -12.3°c | -9.9°c | -9.8°c | -13.8°c | -12.1°c | -12°c | -14.5°c | -12.4°c | -12.3°c | -14.4°c | -11.2°c | -11°c | -11°c | -6.1°c | -5.8°c | -5.8°c | -7.2°c | -7.8°c | -7.9°c | -7.6°c | -7.2°c | -7.3°c | -4.8°c | -4.7°c | -5.8°c |
| Min temp | -13.9°c | -10.5°c | -12.2°c | -12.8°c | -12.3°c | -13.2°c | -13.4°c | -13.8°c | -14.7°c | -15.3°c | -14.5°c | -15.9°c | -16.3°c | -14.4°c | -15°c | -13.9°c | -12.3°c | -12.3°c | -8.6°c | -6.1°c | -6.3°c | -8.1°c | -8.1°c | -8.9°c | -9.3°c | -7.6°c | -8.1°c | -5.9°c | -5.8°c | -6.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -20.6°c | -7.3°c | -10.5°c | -12.8°c | -8.6°c | -12.3°c | -13.4°c | -9.9°c | -13.8°c | -15.3°c | -12.1°c | -14.5°c | -16.3°c | -12.4°c | -14.4°c | -19.1°c | -16.1°c | -17.1°c | -8.6°c | -6.1°c | -5.8°c | -11.7°c | -13.3°c | -12.5°c | -9.3°c | -7.6°c | -7.3°c | -5.9°c | -4.8°c | -10.1°c |
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| Max temp | -7.3°c | -7°c | -10.5°c |
| Min temp | -13.9°c | -10.5°c | -12.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -20.6°c | -7.3°c | -10.5°c |
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| Max temp | -8.6°c | -8.5°c | -12.3°c |
| Min temp | -12.8°c | -12.3°c | -13.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -12.8°c | -8.6°c | -12.3°c |
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| Max temp | -9.9°c | -9.8°c | -13.8°c |
| Min temp | -13.4°c | -13.8°c | -14.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -13.4°c | -9.9°c | -13.8°c |
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| Max temp | -12.1°c | -12°c | -14.5°c |
| Min temp | -15.3°c | -14.5°c | -15.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -15.3°c | -12.1°c | -14.5°c |
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| Max temp | -12.4°c | -12.3°c | -14.4°c |
| Min temp | -16.3°c | -14.4°c | -15°c |
| Feels like temp | -16.3°c | -12.4°c | -14.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.6 cm | 2.1 cm | 3.4 cm |
| Max temp | -11.2°c | -11°c | -11°c |
| Min temp | -13.9°c | -12.3°c | -12.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -19.1°c | -16.1°c | -17.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 7.3 cm | 10.1 cm | 9.5 cm |
| Max temp | -6.1°c | -5.8°c | -5.8°c |
| Min temp | -8.6°c | -6.1°c | -6.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.6°c | -6.1°c | -5.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 5.5 cm | 5.2 cm | 4.7 cm |
| Max temp | -7.2°c | -7.8°c | -7.9°c |
| Min temp | -8.1°c | -8.1°c | -8.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.7°c | -13.3°c | -12.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 2.7 cm | 2.7 cm | 3.1 cm |
| Max temp | -7.6°c | -7.2°c | -7.3°c |
| Min temp | -9.3°c | -7.6°c | -8.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.3°c | -7.6°c | -7.3°c |
Resort (1341m)
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| Max temp | 0.4°c | 0.5°c | -5.2°c | -0.8°c | -0.6°c | -6.4°c | -2.8°c | -2.6°c | -7.6°c | -4.9°c | -4.8°c | -8.5°c | -4.3°c | -4.1°c | -7.9°c | -3.1°c | -3°c | -4.9°c | 2.2°c | 2.3°c | 1°c | 0°c | 0°c | -2.1°c | 0.9°c | 1.1°c | -1°c | 3°c | 3.3°c | 1.1°c |
| Min temp | -7.2°c | -5.2°c | -7°c | -9°c | -6.4°c | -8.4°c | -9.4°c | -7.6°c | -9.4°c | -10.9°c | -8.5°c | -10.4°c | -11.8°c | -7.9°c | -9.1°c | -8.5°c | -5.4°c | -5.4°c | -2.4°c | 0.8°c | 0.2°c | -2.2°c | -2.1°c | -2.8°c | -4.2°c | -1°c | -1.8°c | -1.1°c | 1.1°c | -0.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.9°c | 0.3°c | -5.2°c | -9°c | -0.8°c | -6.4°c | -9.4°c | -5.8°c | -7.6°c | -10.9°c | -8.4°c | -8.5°c | -11.8°c | -7.6°c | -7.9°c | -8.5°c | -6.3°c | -5.4°c | -2.4°c | 1.9°c | -1.5°c | -1.4°c | -3.6°c | -2.1°c | -4.2°c | -1.7°c | -1°c | -1.1°c | 2.7°c | 1°c |
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| Max temp | 0.4°c | 0.5°c | -5.2°c |
| Min temp | -7.2°c | -5.2°c | -7°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.9°c | 0.3°c | -5.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -0.8°c | -0.6°c | -6.4°c |
| Min temp | -9°c | -6.4°c | -8.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -9°c | -0.8°c | -6.4°c |
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| Max temp | -2.8°c | -2.6°c | -7.6°c |
| Min temp | -9.4°c | -7.6°c | -9.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.4°c | -5.8°c | -7.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm |
| Max temp | -4.9°c | -4.8°c | -8.5°c |
| Min temp | -10.9°c | -8.5°c | -10.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.9°c | -8.4°c | -8.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | -4.3°c | -4.1°c | -7.9°c |
| Min temp | -11.8°c | -7.9°c | -9.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.8°c | -7.6°c | -7.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.8 cm | 2.7 cm | 4.2 cm |
| Max temp | -3.1°c | -3°c | -4.9°c |
| Min temp | -8.5°c | -5.4°c | -5.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.5°c | -6.3°c | -5.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 5.4 cm | 3.3 cm | 7 cm |
| Max temp | 2.2°c | 2.3°c | 1°c |
| Min temp | -2.4°c | 0.8°c | 0.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.4°c | 1.9°c | -1.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 6.8 cm | 5.9 cm | 5.7 cm |
| Max temp | 0°c | 0°c | -2.1°c |
| Min temp | -2.2°c | -2.1°c | -2.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.4°c | -3.6°c | -2.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 3.8 cm | 3 cm | 4.7 cm |
| Max temp | 0.9°c | 1.1°c | -1°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | -1°c | -1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.2°c | -1.7°c | -1°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 25/12/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | No information | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 70 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 18 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 35 out of 46 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 20 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Fri 10 Apr 2026 |
Snow Overview
France
Updated 30/12
The New Year dawns bright, dry and sunny as high pressure remains over much of Europe during this time. This changes rapidly as the weekend begins, with large flows of low pressure and cold air moving in from the East. This will bring excellent snow totals to much of the French Alps.
Snow will begin on Friday with around 20cm down. This will then increase to up to 1m down over higher ground, snow continuing into Sunday with another 15cm forecast. The freezing line will rise to around 2,000m throughout this period however snowfall is expected to reach lower down the hill too.
This snow will fall on a persistent weak layer and layers of facets within the snowpack that have already triggered avalanches over the festive period. Expect the avalanche warning to rise greatly in the coming days, and the snowpack to take a long time to settle – plan all back country travel and check your local avalanche forecast before heading out.
Snowfall is expected to continue in the new week after a brief flurry of sunshine on Monday, with temperatures plummeting as the freezing line hits below sea level.
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