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- Max temp: 4.3 °c
- Min temp: -2.7 °c
- Last snowed: Fri 13 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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Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 2.5 cm | 11 cm | 13.8 cm | 13.4 cm | 14.7 cm | 4.7 cm | 2.2 cm | 1.5 cm | 4.3 cm | 1.6 cm | 2.1 cm | 3.4 cm | 5.2 cm | 4.1 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.6 cm | 1.8 cm | 2.9 cm | 2.4 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -5.4°c | -4.3°c | -2.4°c | -3°c | -5°c | -6°c | -6.9°c | -6.7°c | -7.2°c | -2.5°c | -2.3°c | -3.5°c | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -4.4°c | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -6.2°c | -1.7°c | -1.7°c | -3.3°c | -0.9°c | -0.9°c | -3°c | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -3.1°c | 0.4°c | 0.4°c | -2.7°c |
| Min temp | -9.6°c | -5.4°c | -4.8°c | -5°c | -6°c | -6.7°c | -7.7°c | -7.6°c | -7.7°c | -5.4°c | -3.5°c | -4.7°c | -5.2°c | -4.4°c | -5.6°c | -7.2°c | -6.2°c | -7.4°c | -6.4°c | -3.3°c | -3.9°c | -3.8°c | -3°c | -3.9°c | -4.3°c | -3.1°c | -3.9°c | -4.4°c | -2.7°c | -4°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.1°c | -8.9°c | -4.8°c | -3°c | -9.1°c | -10.4°c | -11.9°c | -11.8°c | -11.7°c | -5.4°c | -2.5°c | -6.7°c | -4.8°c | -7°c | -8°c | -11.1°c | -7°c | -6.2°c | -6.4°c | -1.7°c | -3.3°c | -7°c | -0.9°c | -3°c | -4.3°c | -0.7°c | -3.1°c | -4.4°c | 0.4°c | -2.7°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 2.5 cm | 11 cm |
| Max temp | -5.4°c | -4.3°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | -9.6°c | -5.4°c | -4.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.1°c | -8.9°c | -4.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 13.8 cm | 13.4 cm | 14.7 cm |
| Max temp | -3°c | -5°c | -6°c |
| Min temp | -5°c | -6°c | -6.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -3°c | -9.1°c | -10.4°c |
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| Weather | Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 4.7 cm | 2.2 cm | 1.5 cm |
| Max temp | -6.9°c | -6.7°c | -7.2°c |
| Min temp | -7.7°c | -7.6°c | -7.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.9°c | -11.8°c | -11.7°c |
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| Weather | Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 4.3 cm | 1.6 cm | 2.1 cm |
| Max temp | -2.5°c | -2.3°c | -3.5°c |
| Min temp | -5.4°c | -3.5°c | -4.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.4°c | -2.5°c | -6.7°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 3.4 cm | 5.2 cm | 4.1 cm |
| Max temp | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -4.4°c |
| Min temp | -5.2°c | -4.4°c | -5.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.8°c | -7°c | -8°c |
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| Weather | Snow grains |
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| Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.6 cm |
| Max temp | -3.8°c | -3.8°c | -6.2°c |
| Min temp | -7.2°c | -6.2°c | -7.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.1°c | -7°c | -6.2°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 1.8 cm | 2.9 cm | 2.4 cm |
| Max temp | -1.7°c | -1.7°c | -3.3°c |
| Min temp | -6.4°c | -3.3°c | -3.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.4°c | -1.7°c | -3.3°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -0.9°c | -0.9°c | -3°c |
| Min temp | -3.8°c | -3°c | -3.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -7°c | -0.9°c | -3°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -3.1°c |
| Min temp | -4.3°c | -3.1°c | -3.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.3°c | -0.7°c | -3.1°c |
Resort (1212m)
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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Rain and snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Broken clouds | Occasional snow |
Rain/Snow shower |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 1.5 cm | 7.9 cm | 5.7 cm | 1.8 cm | 1.6 cm | 1.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.3 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 | 1.2°c | 2.3°c | 4.3°c | 3.4°c | 2.4°c | 1.1°c | 0.6°c | 1.5°c | 0°c | 4.2°c | 5.5°c | 4.2°c | 3.2°c | 3.6°c | 2.5°c | 3°c | 3.6°c | 0.2°c | 5.1°c | 5.5°c | 3.2°c | 5.2°c | 5.5°c | 2.8°c | 6°c | 6.4°c | 3.6°c | 7.1°c | 7.1°c | 3.8°c |
| Min temp | -2.7°c | 1.2°c | 1.5°c | 2.2°c | 1.1°c | 0.3°c | -1.1°c | 0°c | -1.5°c | -0.2°c | 4.2°c | 2.7°c | 1.4°c | 2.5°c | 1.4°c | -0.8°c | 0.2°c | -1.4°c | -1.2°c | 3.2°c | 1.8°c | 1.5°c | 2.8°c | 1.8°c | 1°c | 3.6°c | 2.2°c | 1.2°c | 3.8°c | 1.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.7°c | -1.4°c | -0.9°c | 3.2°c | -0.8°c | -1.5°c | -0.7°c | -2.6°c | 0°c | -0.2°c | 3.9°c | 3.9°c | 1.7°c | 2.9°c | 2.3°c | -0.8°c | 2.7°c | 0.2°c | -1.2°c | 4.6°c | 2.9°c | 1.4°c | 4.9°c | 2.6°c | 0.9°c | 5.6°c | 3.3°c | 1.1°c | 6.6°c | 3.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.3 cm |
| Max temp | 1.2°c | 2.3°c | 4.3°c |
| Min temp | -2.7°c | 1.2°c | 1.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.7°c | -1.4°c | -0.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 1.5 cm | 7.9 cm |
| Max temp | 3.4°c | 2.4°c | 1.1°c |
| Min temp | 2.2°c | 1.1°c | 0.3°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.2°c | -0.8°c | -1.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 5.7 cm | 1.8 cm | 1.6 cm |
| Max temp | 0.6°c | 1.5°c | 0°c |
| Min temp | -1.1°c | 0°c | -1.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.7°c | -2.6°c | 0°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 4.2°c | 5.5°c | 4.2°c |
| Min temp | -0.2°c | 4.2°c | 2.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.2°c | 3.9°c | 3.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | 3.2°c | 3.6°c | 2.5°c |
| Min temp | 1.4°c | 2.5°c | 1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.7°c | 2.9°c | 2.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | 3°c | 3.6°c | 0.2°c |
| Min temp | -0.8°c | 0.2°c | -1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.8°c | 2.7°c | 0.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 5.1°c | 5.5°c | 3.2°c |
| Min temp | -1.2°c | 3.2°c | 1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.2°c | 4.6°c | 2.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 5.2°c | 5.5°c | 2.8°c |
| Min temp | 1.5°c | 2.8°c | 1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.4°c | 4.9°c | 2.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6°c | 6.4°c | 3.6°c |
| Min temp | 1°c | 3.6°c | 2.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.9°c | 5.6°c | 3.3°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 13/02/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | 94.6 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 180 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 80 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 12 out of 13 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 13 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 12 Apr 2026 |
France
Updated 10/02
An incredibly snowy – stupidly snowy – absurdly snowy – – week begins for the French Alps, as a series of low pressure areas sweep in from Scandinavia, over the North Sea and British Isles, before hitting the continent and the Alps hard. Snow is already falling on Tuesday where around 20cm is expected down across higher ground. Overnight this picks up, and significant snowfall will fall on Wednesday with around 2ft expected down – the freezing line is hovering around 1,500m, meaning most of this will hit lower slopes but overnight snowfall will reach all slopes.
On Thursday things will begin to turn stupid: a metre (100cm) of snowfall is expected down over the French Alps, hitting most slopes as the freezing line drops to around 1,000m. Higher winds can be expected on this day as well.
The avalanche risk will increase dramatically over the course of the coming days, thanks to this new snowfall and sitting on a persistent weak layer. In places, this is already forecasted to hit Level 5 on the European scale, the highest available, indicating extraordinarily high risk of extreme slides. You should not be travelling away from protected pistes of infrastructure during this time, and expect large areas of the resort to be closed as avalanche mitigation takes place.
Snowfall continues into Friday, with the tailend of this storm bringing another foot across Friday and Saturday. The weather is suggesting it might clear on Sunday, with fine, dry and bright conditions forecasting, meaning Sunday should be the day to chase powder, although you should continue to check and plan your off piste travel carefully.
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