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Grand Massif 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
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Resort Guide
Grand Massif is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, connecting five villages—Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns, and Sixt. The resort offers 139 slopes across 265 kilometers of skiable terrain, catering to all levels with a mix of wide open runs and forested trails. Grand Massif is known for its panoramic views of Mont Blanc, modern lift infrastructure, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Signature experiences include snow parks, dedicated beginner zones, and easy access to authentic alpine villages.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Grand Massif
Lifts
64
Longest run
14 km / 8.7 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola7
- High-speed 611
- Quad chair8
- Triple chair1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift25
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Le White Pub – A popular après-ski spot in Flaine, Le White Pub is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and extensive selection of beers and cocktails, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:02 PM UTC
31cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+10%
vs 5-Year Avg
28cm avg by now
+14%
vs 30-Year Avg
27cm avg by now
28cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 30.9 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~30.8 cm. That's 10% above the 5-year average (28 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 14% above the 30-year average (27 cm).
Grand Massif Season Snowfall
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Grand Massif Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 637cm with an average of 82 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 13% above this average (721cm 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 | 83cm | 11 days | 41cm | 81cm | 20cm |
| December | 117cm | 13 days | 109cm | 155cm | 23cm |
| January | 109cm | 13 days | 162cm | 204cm | 22cm |
| February | 93cm | 11 days | 195cm | 231cm | 20cm |
| March | 88cm | 12 days | 209cm | 240cm | 19cm |
| April | 62cm | 9 days | 196cm | 227cm | 14cm |
| May | 37cm | 6 days | 132cm | 184cm | 11cm |
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
55
Best Day
31 Mar
3
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 5531 Mar8cm
- 5023 Mar6cm
- 5028 Mar
April 2026
- 471 Apr3cm
- 412 Apr
- 363 Apr
March scored highest for Grand Massif 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 Grand Massif
- Where is Grand Massif?
- Grand Massif is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Grand Massif?
- Grand Massif runs from a base elevation of 700 m (2,297 ft) to a summit of 2,500 m (8,202 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,800 m (5,906 ft).
- How big is Grand Massif?
- Grand Massif has 153 marked runs and 64 lifts.
- When is ski season at Grand Massif?
- Grand Massif 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 Grand Massif get in a typical season?
- Grand Massif averages 135 inches / 342 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
