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Balme - Vallorcine Resort Guide
Projected to open Dec 5
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Best months to book: December, January, March · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
27cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
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Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Balme - Vallorcine
Lifts
13
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner10% of terrain
- Intermediate52% of terrain
- Advanced33% of terrain
- Expert5% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- High-speed quad2
- Surface lift9
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
Le Café Comptoir – This cozy and welcoming spot in Vallorcine is renowned for its relaxed après-ski ambiance, offering hearty Savoyard cuisine, local wines, and a friendly atmosphere just steps from the Balme ski lifts, making it a favorite among skiers looking to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:02 PM UTC
29cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-21%
vs 5-Year Avg
37cm avg by now
-6%
vs 30-Year Avg
31cm avg by now
37cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 29.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~29.2 cm. That's 21% below the 5-year average (37 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 6% below the 30-year average (31 cm).
Balme - Vallorcine Season Snowfall
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Balme - Vallorcine Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 622cm with an average of 88 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 24% above this average (773cm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 84cm | 12 days | 483cm | 517cm | 19cm |
| December | 108cm | 13 days | 539cm | 576cm | 21cm |
| January | 99cm | 13 days | 578cm | 614cm | 20cm |
| February | 82cm | 11 days | 608cm | 637cm | 17cm |
| March | 82cm | 12 days | 620cm | 644cm | 17cm |
| April | 61cm | 10 days | 612cm | 637cm | 13cm |
| May | 45cm | 7 days | 561cm | 603cm | 12cm |
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 5, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Balme - Vallorcine
- Where is Balme - Vallorcine?
- Balme - Vallorcine is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Balme - Vallorcine?
- Balme - Vallorcine runs from a base elevation of 1,001 m (3,284 ft) to a summit of 2,250 m (7,382 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,249 m (4,098 ft).
- How big is Balme - Vallorcine?
- Balme - Vallorcine has 23 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Balme - Vallorcine?
- Balme - Vallorcine 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 Balme - Vallorcine get in a typical season?
- Balme - Vallorcine averages 236 inches / 600 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
