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📷 Les Houches-Saint Gervais
Europe
Les Houches-Saint Gervais
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 12
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:05 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Les Houches-Saint Gervais 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 16:05 UTC.
Resort Guide
Les Houches/Saint Gervais is a ski resort located in the Chamonix Valley of Haute-Savoie, France, offering panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif. The resort features a varied ski area suitable for all levels, including the renowned Kandahar World Cup downhill run, and is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, tranquil village setting, and the “Famille Plus” label for tailored family services. Key amenities include modern ski lifts, access via the historic Mont-Blanc Tramway, and a range of activities year-round. Its unique blend of competitive ski heritage, scenic landscapes, and welcoming environment distinguishes it within the region.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Les Houches-Saint Gervais
Lifts
15
Skiable area
335.8 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(27 total)
Beginner
12
46% of terrain
Intermediate
12
45% of terrain
Advanced
3
9% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Aerial tram1
- Surface lift4
- Funicular1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Kitsch Inn – A popular après-ski bar and restaurant located at the base of the Les Houches ski area, Kitsch Inn is renowned for its eclectic décor, live music events, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind with drinks and hearty food after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:05 PM UTC
Base
1000m
Temp
14.8°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
1450m
Temp
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Wind
3km/h
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Summit
1900m
Temp
8.9°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Les Houches-Saint Gervais Webcams
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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 Les Houches-Saint Gervais (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, 4:05 PM
Today 11 / 732.1mm | Sat, Aug 22 12 / 52.1mm | Sun, Aug 23 16 / 3 | Mon, Aug 24 20 / 70.3mm | Tue, Aug 25 18 / 98.4mm | Wed, Aug 26 20 / 9 | |||||||||||||
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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) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 12 |
| 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 (1900m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
10.8°
6.5°
4 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
12.1°
4.5°
6 km/h
Sun
23
🌤️
16.2°
3°
6 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
19.5°
7.4°
6 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
18.3°
9.3°
6 km/h
Wed
26
⛅
20.4°
8.6°
5 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
15°
9.2°
5 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
14.8°
7.2°
7 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
12.1°
5.3°
7 km/h
Sun
30
⛅
14.7°
3.3°
6 km/h
Summit elevation (1900m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:05 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 539cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 549cm full-season avg
539cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~512.1 cm. That's 5% below the 5-year average (539 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 7% below the 30-year average (549 cm).
Les Houches-Saint Gervais 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 | 30cm | 67cm | 17.3cm |
| December | 103.4cm | 17 days | 92cm | 133cm | 20.8cm |
| January | 101cm | 17 days | 142cm | 180cm | 21cm |
| February | 88.8cm | 15 days | 177cm | 209cm | 19.8cm |
| March | 82.3cm | 16 days | 188cm | 216cm | 18.7cm |
| April | 55.5cm | 13 days | 166cm | 200cm | 13.6cm |
| May | 24.9cm | 7 days | 90cm | 144cm | 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 Les Houches-Saint Gervais, 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 Les Houches-Saint Gervais
- Where is Les Houches-Saint Gervais?
- Les Houches-Saint Gervais is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Les Houches-Saint Gervais?
- Les Houches-Saint Gervais runs from a base elevation of 1,000 m (3,281 ft) to a summit of 1,900 m (6,234 ft), giving a vertical drop of 900 m (2,953 ft).
- How big is Les Houches-Saint Gervais?
- Les Houches-Saint Gervais has 830 acres (336 hectares) of skiable terrain, 27 marked runs and 15 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Les Houches-Saint Gervais?
- Les Houches-Saint Gervais is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Les Houches-Saint Gervais get in a typical season?
- Les Houches-Saint Gervais averages 141 inches / 359 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
