
Just above the village lie the resort’s nursery slopes, all of which are sunny and gentle. Beyond this, learners will have to tackle the network of blues below Roc Noir, but most of these are pretty mellow. Once these are mastered, confident intermediates will have free reign over the linked ski area with La Thuile – just note that you need to catch long draglifts to get across.
The shadier slopes of La Thuile are slightly steeper, with lots of excellent groomed reds and a couple of blacks. Before the new lifts were built the challenges on the French side were somewhat limited, but the Mont Valaisan sector has several steeper red runs and is home to some fine off piste, particularly slightly later in the winter when the rocky terrain has been fully covered.
The location of La Rosière means that it is nice and quiet in the winter – when the mountain pass is open, the road running through it can be busy. Throw in spectacular views over the Isère valley and the setting is ideal if you’re looking for a relaxing and picturesque stay.
Lots of the accommodation is in well-appointed chalets so you won’t need to eat out too often, but there are some good local eateries to choose from on your chalet host’s night off. Several bars are dotted around town too, offering a relaxed atmosphere – the après ski here is nothing like a few kilometres away in Val d’Isere.
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| Max temp | -7.7°c | -7.8°c | -11.8°c | -8.6°c | -8.6°c | -13.8°c | -10.6°c | -10.6°c | -15.3°c | -11.1°c | -11.1°c | -15°c | -14.1°c | -14.1°c | -17.7°c | -14.2°c | -14.2°c | -16.8°c | -13°c | -13°c | -13.6°c | -8.2°c | -8.1°c | -7.1°c | -8.4°c | -9°c | -10°c | -10°c | -10°c | -10.2°c |
| Min temp | -10.9°c | -11.8°c | -13.2°c | -13.9°c | -13.8°c | -15.4°c | -16.6°c | -15.4°c | -15.6°c | -15.5°c | -15°c | -15.8°c | -17.4°c | -17.7°c | -18.7°c | -18.7°c | -16.8°c | -17.9°c | -17.9°c | -14.7°c | -14.7°c | -12.2°c | -8.9°c | -8.5°c | -9°c | -10.2°c | -10.5°c | -11.9°c | -11.6°c | -11.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -18.5°c | -15.6°c | -18.6°c | -19.1°c | -12.8°c | -13.8°c | -16.6°c | -10.6°c | -15.4°c | -15.5°c | -11.1°c | -15°c | -17.4°c | -14.1°c | -17.7°c | -18.7°c | -19.3°c | -22.4°c | -23.7°c | -18.2°c | -19.9°c | -17.3°c | -12.4°c | -13.5°c | -14.1°c | -14.9°c | -16.5°c | -18.4°c | -15.1°c | -16.9°c |
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| Max temp | -7.7°c | -7.8°c | -11.8°c |
| Min temp | -10.9°c | -11.8°c | -13.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -18.5°c | -15.6°c | -18.6°c |
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| Max temp | -8.6°c | -8.6°c | -13.8°c |
| Min temp | -13.9°c | -13.8°c | -15.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -19.1°c | -12.8°c | -13.8°c |
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| Max temp | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -5.7°c | -2.9°c | -2.9°c | -9.3°c | -5.6°c | -5.6°c | -11.7°c | -5.4°c | -5.4°c | -10.5°c | -7.6°c | -7.6°c | -12.5°c | -8.1°c | -8.1°c | -12.2°c | -6.9°c | -6.9°c | -9.8°c | -2.7°c | -2.5°c | -3.6°c | -3°c | -2.9°c | -5.6°c | -4.2°c | -4°c | -6.2°c |
| Min temp | -10.6°c | -5.7°c | -7.8°c | -10.2°c | -9.3°c | -11.5°c | -14.1°c | -11.7°c | -12.9°c | -13°c | -10.5°c | -11.8°c | -14°c | -12.5°c | -14.2°c | -15°c | -12.2°c | -13.8°c | -14.2°c | -10.1°c | -10.5°c | -8.6°c | -4.2°c | -4.1°c | -5.7°c | -5.6°c | -6.5°c | -8.1°c | -6.8°c | -6.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.6°c | -5.7°c | -9.6°c | -9.6°c | -2.9°c | -13.4°c | -13.9°c | -5.6°c | -11.7°c | -13°c | -5.4°c | -10.5°c | -13.7°c | -7.6°c | -12.5°c | -15°c | -8.1°c | -12.2°c | -14.2°c | -6.9°c | -10.1°c | -8.6°c | -2.7°c | -4.1°c | -8.5°c | -6.8°c | -9.5°c | -7.9°c | -7.6°c | -10.5°c |
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| Max temp | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -5.7°c |
| Min temp | -10.6°c | -5.7°c | -7.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.6°c | -5.7°c | -9.6°c |
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| Max temp | -2.9°c | -2.9°c | -9.3°c |
| Min temp | -10.2°c | -9.3°c | -11.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.6°c | -2.9°c | -13.4°c |
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 04/12/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | 0.1 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 90 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 60 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Heavy snow/snow crust |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 31 out of 38 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 13 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sat 18 Apr 2026 |
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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