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Domaine débutant du Tourchet
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 12
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:04 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Domaine débutant du Tourchet is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 12). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
Domaine débutant du Tourchet is located in Les Contamines-Montjoie, France, at the heart of the village and is designed specifically for beginner skiers and families. The area features gentle slopes, a dedicated ski school, a sledging area, and night skiing opportunities, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for newcomers to winter sports. Key amenities include a play area, picnic facilities, and easy access from the village, making it an ideal spot for learning and family-friendly activities. Its central location and focus on beginner experiences distinguish it within the Les Contamines ski domain.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Domaine débutant du Tourchet
Lifts
2
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner100%
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:04 PM UTC
Base
305m
Temp
14.8°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
1000m
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Wind
3km/h
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Summit
1000m
Temp
14.8°C
Wind
2.9km/h
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Domaine débutant du Tourchet (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 4:04 PM
Today 17 / 1232.1mm | Sat, Aug 22 18 / 102.1mm | Sun, Aug 23 22 / 9 | Mon, Aug 24 25 / 130.3mm | Tue, Aug 25 24 / 158.4mm | Wed, Aug 26 26 / 15 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 7.5 | 15.6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 18 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 18 |
| Wind (km/h) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 17 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 19 | 46 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 25 | 20 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1000m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
16.6°
12.3°
4 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
18°
10.3°
6 km/h
Sun
23
🌤️
22.1°
8.8°
6 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
25.4°
13.2°
6 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
24.1°
15.2°
6 km/h
Wed
26
⛅
26.2°
14.5°
5 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
20.9°
15°
5 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
20.6°
13°
7 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
17.9°
11.2°
7 km/h
Sun
30
⛅
20.5°
9.1°
6 km/h
Summit elevation (1000m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:04 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 366cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 499cm full-season avg
366cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~347.7 cm. That's 5% below the 5-year average (366 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 30% below the 30-year average (499 cm).
Domaine débutant du Tourchet Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 565cm with an average of 109 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 73.7cm | 14 days | 25cm | 57cm | 17.3cm |
| December | 103.4cm | 17 days | 80cm | 116cm | 20.8cm |
| January | 101cm | 17 days | 127cm | 160cm | 21cm |
| February | 88.8cm | 15 days | 161cm | 188cm | 19.8cm |
| March | 82.3cm | 16 days | 168cm | 194cm | 18.7cm |
| April | 55.5cm | 13 days | 135cm | 171cm | 13.6cm |
| May | 24.9cm | 7 days | 54cm | 105cm | 8.4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 12, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Domaine débutant du Tourchet, ERA5 season snowfall median was 531 cm (209 in), about 2% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
531 cm
10 El Niño winters · 2% below median
All-season median
542 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 531 cm | 518 cm – 543 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 601 cm | 496 cm – 675 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 532 cm | 455 cm – 651 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Domaine débutant du Tourchet
- Where is Domaine débutant du Tourchet?
- Domaine débutant du Tourchet is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Domaine débutant du Tourchet?
- Domaine débutant du Tourchet runs from a base elevation of 305 m (1,001 ft) to a summit of 1,000 m (3,281 ft), giving a vertical drop of 695 m (2,280 ft).
- How big is Domaine débutant du Tourchet?
- Domaine débutant du Tourchet has 2 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Domaine débutant du Tourchet?
- Domaine débutant du Tourchet is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
