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Val Thorens Ski Resort

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Resort Guide

Val Thorens Ski Resort, located in the French Alps at 2,300 meters, is the highest ski resort in Europe and part of the renowned 3 Vallées ski area. The resort offers direct access to over 600 kilometers of interconnected slopes, modern lift infrastructure, and a vibrant, cosmopolitan village atmosphere. Signature experiences include high-altitude skiing with reliable snow conditions, panoramic mountain views, and a variety of après-ski, dining, and wellness amenities. Val Thorens stands out for its extensive terrain, innovative facilities, and dynamic energy suitable for both families and advanced skiers.

Key Info

LUXSKI Hotels1
RegionEurope
CountryFrance
Base Elevation2,300m
Summit Elevation3,180m
Vertical Drop880m
Skiable Acres150.748
Total Runs68
Total Lifts30
Annual Snowfall252 inches / 640 cm
Longest Run7.2 km / 4.5 mi
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Live Conditions

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Val Thorens Ski Resort

Weather Forecast · 2,300m3,180m

Data reported at Fri, Mar 27, 8:45 AM UTC
Last Snowfall
Mar 26
Yesterday
Last 24h
0.1cm
Last 7 Days
24.5cm
Season Total
412.4cm
SnowSure™ ScoreAI
40
Good
Stable
Conditions are holding steady.

Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.

Val Thorens currently has adequate snow coverage with recent snowfall providing a decent base. The forecast indicates significant snowfall in the coming days, which should improve conditions. However, the season's snowfall is significantly below historical averages, impacting overall snow reliability.

Depth

85cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Score calculated Mon, Feb 02, 10:43 PM UTC
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Mar 27, 8:45 AM UTC
Base
2,300m
Temp
-13°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
130cm
14-Day Forecast
18.6cm
Mid-Mountain
2,740m
Temp
-16°C
Wind
10km/h
Snow Depth
168cm
14-Day Forecast
18.7cm
Summit
3,180m
Temp
-19°C
Wind
10km/h
Snow Depth
168cm
14-Day Forecast
18.6cm
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3,180m) · Forecast from Fri, Mar 27, 8:45 AM UTC
ECMWF
15cm
GFS
15.3cm
GEM
23.1cm
JMA
34.6cm
MétéoFr
11cm
ICON
21.9cm
Average
20.2cm
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

10-Day Forecast
Summit (3,180m) · Updated Fri, Mar 27, 8:45 AM UTC
Today
27
-13°
-19°
2.7cm
Sat
28
-10°
-13°
0.6cm
Sun
29
-9°
-14°
3.8cm
Mon
30
-10°
-12°
2.8cm
Tue
31
-11°
-14°
4.3cm
Wed
1
-8°
-12°
0.8cm
Thu
2
-3°
-9°
0.1cm
Fri
3
-6°
-15°
0.3cm
Sat
4
-12°
-17°
2.8cm
Sun
5
-5°
-18°
0.1cm
Season vs Historic
Calculated Fri, Mar 27, 8:45 AM UTC
412.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+0%
vs 5-Year Avg
413.8cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
+8%
vs 30-Year Avg
383.9cm
30-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 12%, indicating a modest upward trend in recent seasons. However, snowfall has been highly variable, with significant fluctuations such as the notably high 320.2 cm in 2023 and a low of 114.1 cm in 2020. The current season's snowfall is substantially below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at just 49% and 55% of those benchmarks respectively, marking a significant anomaly and the lowest total in the recent record. This suggests increased variability and a sharp decline in snowfall for the current season compared to historical norms.

Plan Your Trip to Val Thorens Ski Resort

Today's SnowSure™ Score:
40/100
Opens:Early December
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Closes:Mid April
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Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
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March
Good
December
Good
Typical Season: Early DecemberMid April|Grayed dates indicate resort is typically closed

Predictions are based on historical patterns and current season performance. Actual conditions may vary. Season dates are estimates and vary by resort.

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