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Mont-Blanc Resort Guide
Projected to open December 4, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 4
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
31cm
7-Day Forecast
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Resort Guide
Mont-Blanc is a ski resort located in the heart of the French Alps, offering access to a vast ski area with over 400 km of slopes across several interconnected villages. The resort is known for its varied terrain suitable for all levels, panoramic views of Mont Blanc, and authentic alpine atmosphere. Key amenities include modern lift systems, family-friendly facilities, and a range of après-ski options, making it a standout destination for both skiing and mountain experiences.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mont-Blanc
Lifts
110
Longest run
22 km / 13.7 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola8
- Aerial tram2
- High-speed 619
- High-speed quad3
- Quad chair4
- Triple chair2
- Double chair2
- Surface lift60
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 Saint Nicolas – This popular après-ski bar in Saint-Gervais, part of the Evasion Mont-Blanc area, is renowned for its cozy alpine ambiance, live music, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:01 PM UTC
42cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-16%
vs 5-Year Avg
50cm avg by now
+31%
vs 30-Year Avg
32cm avg by now
50cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 41.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~42 cm. That's 16% below the 5-year average (50 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 31% above the 30-year average (32 cm).
Mont-Blanc Season Snowfall
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Mont-Blanc Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 673cm with an average of 86 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 25% above this average (841cm 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 | 90cm | 12 days | 43cm | 84cm | 20cm |
| December | 122cm | 13 days | 112cm | 157cm | 24cm |
| January | 114cm | 13 days | 164cm | 208cm | 24cm |
| February | 92cm | 11 days | 197cm | 234cm | 20cm |
| March | 91cm | 12 days | 211cm | 241cm | 21cm |
| April | 62cm | 10 days | 200cm | 230cm | 14cm |
| May | 43cm | 7 days | 135cm | 188cm | 12cm |
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
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
48
Best Day
27 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4022 Feb1cm
- 3623 Feb
- 3224 Feb
March 2026
- 4827 Mar4cm
- 4728 Mar
- 4731 Mar10cm
April 2026
- 451 Apr3cm
- 372 Apr
- 353 Apr
March scored highest for Mont-Blanc in 2025-26. Based on 52 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 4, 2026
Through Apr 11, 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 Mont-Blanc
- Where is Mont-Blanc?
- Mont-Blanc is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Mont-Blanc?
- Mont-Blanc runs from a base elevation of 850 m (2,789 ft) to a summit of 2,353 m (7,720 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,503 m (4,931 ft).
- How big is Mont-Blanc?
- Mont-Blanc has 232 marked runs and 110 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mont-Blanc?
- Mont-Blanc 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.
- When is ski season at Mont-Blanc?
- Mont-Blanc 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 Mont-Blanc get in a typical season?
- Mont-Blanc averages 107 inches / 272 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
