📷 Portes du Soleil
Europe
Portes du Soleil
Projected to open December 14, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 14 — closed April 19
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Portes du Soleil is projected to open December 14, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March61cm avg · last season 42.3
- #2February66cm avg
- #3January77cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 20 Mar – 25 Mar · last season 37.5
- #2 27 Mar – 2 Apr · last season 45.3
- #3 3 Apr – 9 Apr · last season 22.3
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, 11:02 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Dec 14
Projected to open December 14, 2026
308 runs · 208 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 208
- Runs– / 308
- Green– / 39
- Blue– / 130
- Red– / 105
- Black– / 33
The resort grades 307 of its 308 runs; 1 is not graded.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Portes du Soleil
Portes du Soleil is a vast ski area spanning the French-Swiss border, encompassing twelve resorts and offering over 600 kilometers of interconnected slopes. The region is known for its diverse terrain suitable for all levels, picturesque alpine villages, and panoramic mountain views. Signature experiences include cross-border skiing, extensive off-piste opportunities, and a lively après-ski scene, with amenities ranging from family-friendly facilities to gourmet mountain dining. The resort stands out for its seamless international ski experience and the sheer scale of its skiable domain.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Portes du Soleil
- Where is Portes du Soleil?
- Portes du Soleil is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Portes du Soleil?
- Portes du Soleil runs from a base elevation of 930 m (3,051 ft) to a summit of 2,466 m (8,091 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,536 m (5,039 ft).
- How big is Portes du Soleil?
- Portes du Soleil has 308 marked runs and 208 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Portes du Soleil?
- Portes du Soleil is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Portes du Soleil?
- Portes du Soleil 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 Portes du Soleil get in a typical season?
- Portes du Soleil averages 343 inches / 870 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Portes du Soleil in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #57 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Portes du Soleil averaged +11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Portes du Soleil with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -7%, '23-24 +64%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.
