📷 Val Thorens
Europe
Val Thorens
Closed for the season
Season ended May 3, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 3
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Last Snowfall
Jun 4
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0.3cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
14
2026–27 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026–27 season
Overview
Val Thorens is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Season ended May 3, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 06:05 UTC.
Resort Guide
Val Thorens is located in the French Alps and is the highest ski resort in Europe, offering extensive ski terrain as part of the vast Three Valleys ski area. The resort features a modern, pedestrian-friendly village atmosphere, direct ski-in/ski-out access, and a wide range of slopes suitable for all levels. Signature experiences include panoramic mountain views, a vibrant après-ski scene, and innovative amenities such as Europe’s longest toboggan run and a sports center. Val Thorens stands out for its reliable snow conditions, dynamic events calendar, and comprehensive facilities for both families and advanced skiers.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Val Thorens
Lifts
30
Skiable area
916 ac
Longest run
12 km / 7.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(68 total)
Beginner
38
56% of terrain
Intermediate
23
34% of terrain
Advanced
7
10% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola62
- Pulse gondola1
- Funitel4
- Aerial tram6
- High-speed 639
- High-speed quad10
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair2
- Surface lift92
- Funicular1
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
La Folie Douce – A legendary après-ski destination in Val Thorens, La Folie Douce is renowned for its high-energy open-air parties, live music, DJ performances, and panoramic mountain views, creating an unforgettable alpine party atmosphere recognized across the Alps.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC
Base
2300m
Temp
12.6°C
Wind
3.3km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Mid-Mountain
2740m
Temp
13.6°C
Wind
10.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Summit
3180m
Temp
6.9°C
Wind
3.3km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
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 Val Thorens (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 Jul 14, 6:05 AM
Today 15 / 30.3mm | Wed, Jul 15 14 / 38.1mm | Thu, Jul 16 14 / 32.4mm | Fri, Jul 17 11 / 36.9mm | Sat, Jul 18 9 / 00.6mm | Sun, Jul 19 9 / -4 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 0 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 19 | 39 | 22 | 26 | 50 | 35 | 29 | 47 | 42 | 31 | 56 | 43 | 27 | 35 | 42 | 32 | 44 | 40 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3180m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
14.7°
2.7°
7 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
13.7°
3.4°
9 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
13.9°
2.8°
8 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
11.4°
2.7°
5 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
8.5°
-0.4°
8 km/h
Sun
19
⛅
9.1°
-4°
9 km/h
Mon
20
⛅
9.5°
-1.9°
8 km/h
Tue
21
⛅
10.5°
-1.5°
10 km/h
Wed
22
☀️
12.5°
-0.1°
9 km/h
Thu
23
🌤️
16.8°
2.4°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (3180m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
—
vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 433cm full-season avg
—
vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 433cm full-season avg
433cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 12%, indicating a modest upward trend in recent seasons. However, snowfall has been highly variable, with significant fluctuations such as the notably high 320.2 cm in 2023 and a low of 114.1 cm in 2020. The current season's snowfall is substantially below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at just 49% and 55% of those benchmarks respectively, marking a significant anomaly and the lowest total in the recent record. This suggests increased variability and a sharp decline in snowfall for the current season compared to historical norms.
Val Thorens Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 526cm with an average of 130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 77.1cm | 17 days | 40cm | 75cm | 17.5cm |
| December | 92.4cm | 18 days | 98cm | 130cm | 18.9cm |
| January | 86.2cm | 17 days | 139cm | 169cm | 17.8cm |
| February | 67.7cm | 16 days | 165cm | 191cm | 15.5cm |
| March | 71.5cm | 18 days | 177cm | 200cm | 16.3cm |
| April | 53.9cm | 16 days | 162cm | 192cm | 11.9cm |
| May | 34.6cm | 12 days | 96cm | 147cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
163 days
Nov 22, 2025 → May 3, 2026
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 21, 2026
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.
