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Grand Massif ski resort
Tier C — ENSO-proof

📷 Grand Massif

Europe

Grand Massif

Projected to open December 14, 2026

Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Dec 14 — closed April 19

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 8

4d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

2cm

7-Day Forecast

7cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 12, 11:01 PM•Weather at base: 700m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Dec 14

Grand Massif is projected to open December 14, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: March, February, January. Best weeks: 20 Mar–25 Mar, 27 Mar–2 Apr, 3 Apr–9 Apr.Dec3Jan2Feb1MarAprOpens 14 DecCloses 19 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1March79cm avg · last season 42.8
  2. #2February87cm avg
  3. #3January99cm avg

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 20 Mar – 25 Mar · last season 38.5
  2. #2 27 Mar – 2 Apr · last season 46.9
  3. #3 3 Apr – 9 Apr · last season 24.7

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Oct 12, 11:01 PM UTC

Terrain Open

Projected to open Dec 14

Projected to open December 14, 2026

153 runs · 64 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Snow Summary

2,500m

Updated Oct 12, 2026 at 11:01 PM

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About Grand Massif

Grand Massif is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, connecting five villages—Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns, and Sixt. The resort offers 139 slopes across 265 kilometers of skiable terrain, catering to all levels with a mix of wide open runs and forested trails. Grand Massif is known for its panoramic views of Mont Blanc, modern lift infrastructure, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Signature experiences include snow parks, dedicated beginner zones, and easy access to authentic alpine villages.

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Frequently asked questions about Grand Massif

Where is Grand Massif?
Grand Massif is a ski resort in France.
How high is Grand Massif?
Grand Massif runs from a base elevation of 700 m (2,297 ft) to a summit of 2,500 m (8,202 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,800 m (5,906 ft).
How big is Grand Massif?
Grand Massif has 153 marked runs and 64 lifts.
When is ski season at Grand Massif?
Grand Massif typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Grand Massif get in a typical season?
Grand Massif averages 135 inches / 342 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Grand Massif in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #196 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +1% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Grand Massif averaged +1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 0%, '15-16 +23%, '23-24 -18%. A pattern, not a promise.