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Ski resort in Savoie, France
Val Thorens
A high-altitude resort at the head of the Belleville valley, at the southern end of Les 3 Vallées.
Forecast updated , when it was 14:00 in Val Thorens (GMT+1).
Val Thorens snow forecast at 3,230 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Snow tonight.
Starting around 7pm, easing by 2am. 0–8 cm in the next 24 hours.
Possible, two of three forecast models show snow
Val Thorens at the top lift (3,230 m / 10,600 ft) is forecast to get 0–8 cm (0–3 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 45–90 cm (19–36 in) over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F), the freezing level near 2,550 m (8,400 ft) and gusts up to 51 km/h (32 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −5 °C (23 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,550 m (8,400 ft)
- Wind
- 10 km/h (6 mph), gusts 29 km/h (18 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 67% cloud
Val Thorens hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 2 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 7pm | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 8pm | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 9pm | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.1 in) |
| 10pm | Snow | 0.6 cm (0.2 in) |
| 11pm | Snow | 1 cm (0.5 in) |
| midnight | Snow | 2 cm (0.6 in) |
| 1am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 3am | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.1 in) |
| 4am | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 5am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 7am | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+1).
Val Thorens 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Val Thorens this week: Saturday. 19 cm the day before and more falling, some sun, breezy. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Light snow−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | Rain and snowPoor ski day−11 to −7 °C (12 to 19 °F) · gusts 51 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | 0–9 cm (0–4 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−7 to −3 °C (19 to 27 °F) · gusts 57 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | 0–20 cm (0–7 in) |
| Wed | Rain and snowPoor ski day−8 to −5 °C (18 to 23 °F) · gusts 72 km/h (45 mph) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | 5–20 cm (3–8 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−10 to −7 °C (14 to 19 °F) · gusts 63 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 15–25 cm (5–9 in) |
| Fri | SnowGood ski day−11 to −9 °C (12 to 16 °F) · gusts 57 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 10–30 cm (4–11 in) |
| Sat | SnowBest day−16 to −8 °C (3 to 18 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 1–10 cm (0–4 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Val Thorens 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −9 °C (5 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−18 to −8 °C (0 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −8 °C (5 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−20 to −10 °C (−4 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−17 to −5 °C (1 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Fri 27 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −7 °C (9 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–25 cm (0–10 in) |
| Sat 28 Nov | Chance of snow−18 to −11 °C (0 to 12 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–9 cm (0–4 in) |
How much snow is there in Val Thorens on the upper mountain?
About 7 cm (3 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Val Thorens snow forecast at 2,300 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
Snow tonight.
Starting around 7pm, easing by 2am. 0–8 cm in the next 24 hours.
Possible, two of three forecast models show snow
Val Thorens in the village (2,300 m / 7,500 ft) is forecast to get 0–8 cm (0–3 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 35–90 cm (15–35 in) over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) and the freezing level near 2,450 m (8,000 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 1 °C (34 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,450 m (8,000 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 19 km/h (12 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 63% cloud
Val Thorens hour by hour, in the village
Peak about 2 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 7pm | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 8pm | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 9pm | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 10pm | Snow | 0.6 cm (0.2 in) |
| 11pm | Snow | 1 cm (0.5 in) |
| midnight | Snow | 2 cm (0.6 in) |
| 1am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 3am | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.1 in) |
| 4am | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 5am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 7am | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+1).
Val Thorens 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Light snow−2 to 1 °C (28 to 34 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | Rain and snow−5 to −1 °C (23 to 30 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 0–9 cm (0–4 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snow−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) · gusts 57 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Rain and snow−2 to 1 °C (28 to 34 °F) · gusts 72 km/h (45 mph) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | 4–20 cm (1–7 in) |
| Thu | Rain and snow−4 to −1 °C (25 to 30 °F) · gusts 63 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 10–25 cm (5–9 in) |
| Fri | Snow−5 to −2 °C (23 to 28 °F) · gusts 57 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 10–30 cm (4–11 in) |
| Sat | Snow−10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 1–10 cm (0–4 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Val Thorens 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −4 °C (7 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to 1 °C (12 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Fri 27 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–25 cm (0–10 in) |
| Sat 28 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–9 cm (0–4 in) |
How much snow is there in Val Thorens in the village?
About 2 cm (1 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Val Thorens?
- Department
- Savoie
- Country
- France
- Mountains
- Alps, Graian Alps
- Area
- Les 3 Vallées
- Village
- 2,300 m
- Top lift
- 3,230 m
- Vertical
- 930 m
- Season
- Mid-November to Early May
- Official
- Avalanche bulletin
- Website
- www.valthorens.com
About Val Thorens
Val Thorens is a purpose-built resort in the Tarentaise Valley at an altitude of 2,300 m. Its first drag lifts were installed in 1971 and its ski school opened in 1972. The highest skiable peaks are Pointe du Bouchet (3,230 m) and Cime de Caron (3,200 m).
The resort is part of Les 3 Vallées and is usually open from mid-November until early May. Summer skiing ran on the Péclet glacier from 1973 to 2002.
The snow
At 2,300 m, Val Thorens is the highest resort village in the Alps, and the whole ski area sits above the treeline between 2,300 m and 3,230 m. In our record it snows on about 13 days a month at mid-mountain in December, January and March, with January daytime highs around −7 °C. Snow was on the ground every Christmas Day in the last ten years. The height means it opens in mid-November and closes in early May, and rain is rare in midwinter; the price is wind and whiteouts, which can shut the lifts on the days when lower resorts are skiing happily in the trees.
Who it suits
Snow-sure early and late season, and anyone who wants ski-in, ski-out lodging. The resort has a young, lively feel. There are no trees for bad-weather days, so the rest of the Trois Vallées below is the fallback.
Getting there
Geneva and Lyon airports are about three hours away; trains to Moûtiers, 35 km below, connect with buses.
When does it snow in Val Thorens?
In Val Thorens, snow falls on about 13 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 days | 10 days | 13 days | 12 days | 9 days | 1 days | <1 days | <1 days | 3 days | 6 days | 12 days | 13 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Val Thorens month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 17% | −14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F) |
| February | 10 | 10% | −13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F) |
| March | 13 | 14% | −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F) |
| April | 12 | 9% | −9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) |
| May | 9 | 9% | −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) |
| June | 1 | 1% | 0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) |
| July | <1 | 0% | 3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) |
| August | <1 | 1% | 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) |
| September | 3 | 2% | −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) |
| October | 6 | 5% | −5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) |
| November | 12 | 13% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) |
| December | 13 | 19% | −13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) |
Snow in Val Thorens in September
In September, Val Thorens gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F).
Snow in Val Thorens in October
In October, Val Thorens gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F).
Snow in Val Thorens in November
In November, Val Thorens gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F).
Snow in Val Thorens in December
In December, Val Thorens gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F).
Snow in Val Thorens in January
In January, Val Thorens gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F).
Snow in Val Thorens in February
In February, Val Thorens gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F).
Snow in Val Thorens in March
In March, Val Thorens gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F).
Snow in Val Thorens in April
In April, Val Thorens gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F).
Snow in Val Thorens in May
In May, Val Thorens gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Val Thorens?
Of the last ten winters in Val Thorens, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 37% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2021/22, about 23% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 4 January 2018.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 78% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 137% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 104% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 116% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 103% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 77% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 89% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 125% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 80% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 90% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Val Thorens
Does Val Thorens have snow at Christmas?
Val Thorens had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Val Thorens have snow at New Year?
Val Thorens had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Val Thorens have snow in mid-February?
Val Thorens had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Val Thorens have snow at Easter?
Val Thorens had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 8 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Val Thorens?
It snows on about 91 days a year in Val Thorens at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Val Thorens?
December is the snowiest month in Val Thorens, bringing about 19% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. January has the most snowy days, about 13.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Val Thorens?
Of the last ten winters in Val Thorens, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 37% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2021/22, about 23% below average.
How cold does Val Thorens get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Val Thorens at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −14 °C (7 °F) and highs of −7 °C (19 °F).
How high is Val Thorens?
The village or lowest lift at Val Thorens is at 2,300 m (7,500 ft) and the top lift is at 3,230 m (10,600 ft), a vertical drop of 930 m (3,100 ft).
When does the ski season start in Val Thorens?
The lifts at Val Thorens usually open in mid-November and close in early May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Facts checked 18 September 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, Skiresort.com, Les 3 Vallées