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Portes du Soleil Resort Guide
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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Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Portes du Soleil
Lifts
208
Longest run
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola9
- Aerial tram2
- High-speed 672
- High-speed quad8
- Quad chair19
- Triple chair5
- Double chair2
- Surface lift80
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Le Tremplin – Renowned for its vibrant après-ski scene, Le Tremplin in Morzine offers live music, DJ performances, and a spacious sun terrace at the foot of the slopes, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the mountain.
Season vs Historic
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This Season to Date
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Off-season · 429cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 365cm full-season avg
429cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~399 cm. That's 7% below the 5-year average (429 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% above the 30-year average (365 cm).
Portes du Soleil Season Snowfall
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Portes du Soleil Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 417cm with an average of 64 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 36% above this average (569cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 54cm | 9 days | 17cm | 44cm | 14cm |
| December | 79cm | 11 days | 61cm | 90cm | 17cm |
| January | 77cm | 11 days | 99cm | 127cm | 16cm |
| February | 66cm | 10 days | 128cm | 150cm | 15cm |
| March | 61cm | 10 days | 135cm | 158cm | 13cm |
| April | 40cm | 7 days | 112cm | 144cm | 11cm |
| May | 17cm | 3 days | 42cm | 85cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
30 days scored, from 20 Mar
52
Best Day
27 Mar
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 5227 Mar6cm
- 4928 Mar1cm
- 4829 Mar5cm
April 2026
- 421 Apr1cm
- 352 Apr
- 303 Apr
March scored highest for Portes du Soleil in 2025-26. Based on 30 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 14, 2026
Through Apr 19, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
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 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.
