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Domaine débutant du Tourchet
Projected to open Dec 12
Projected to open December 12, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, December · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 24
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Domaine débutant du Tourchet is projected to open December 12, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February45cm avg
- #2January54cm avg
- #3December51cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 12
Projected to open December 12, 2026
1 runs · 2 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:05 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,038m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Domaine débutant du Tourchet
Domaine débutant du Tourchet is a small beginner ski area in the centre of Les Houches, in the Chamonix valley, beside the village ice rink. Two drag lifts serve one gentle piste between 1,007 m and 1,069 m. It has its own day and half-day tickets, is included in Les Houches passes of two days or more, and hosts free night skiing on Thursdays during the French school holidays.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Domaine débutant du Tourchet
- Where is Domaine débutant du Tourchet?
- Domaine débutant du Tourchet is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Domaine débutant du Tourchet?
- Domaine débutant du Tourchet runs from a base elevation of 1,007 m (3,304 ft) to a summit of 1,069 m (3,507 ft), giving a vertical drop of 62 m (203 ft).
- How big is Domaine débutant du Tourchet?
- Domaine débutant du Tourchet has 1 marked runs and 2 lifts.
- How will El Niño affect Domaine débutant du Tourchet in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #197 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +1% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Domaine débutant du Tourchet averaged +1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 -4%, '15-16 +18%, '23-24 -11%. A pattern, not a promise.
