📷 Grands Montets
Europe
Grands Montets
Projected to open Nov 28
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Best months to book: December, January, March · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Nov 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
5d agoPast 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
27cm
7-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Grands Montets is projected to open November 28, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1December114cm avg
- #2January103cm avg
- #3March86cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:04 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Nov 28
Projected to open November 28, 2026
17 runs · 7 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:04 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (2,264m) 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 Grands Montets
Grands Montets is a renowned ski area located in the Chamonix Valley, France, offering high-altitude skiing with slopes ranging from 1,235 to 3,300 meters. The area is known for its expansive off-piste terrain, challenging runs, and panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif. Grands Montets features modern lift infrastructure, a variety of pistes for advanced and expert skiers, and a vibrant alpine atmosphere, making it a prime destination for those seeking both adventure and exceptional mountain scenery.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Grands Montets
- Where is Grands Montets?
- Grands Montets is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Grands Montets?
- Grands Montets runs from a base elevation of 1,252 m (4,108 ft) to a summit of 3,275 m (10,745 ft), giving a vertical drop of 617 m (2,024 ft).
- How big is Grands Montets?
- Grands Montets has 17 marked runs and 7 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Grands Montets?
- Grands Montets 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 Grands Montets get in a typical season?
- Grands Montets averages 378 inches / 960 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Grands Montets in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #43 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +13% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Grands Montets (Chamonix) averaged +13% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Grands Montets (Chamonix) with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -23%, '15-16 -1%, '23-24 +62%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.
