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Val d'Isère Resort Guide
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Best months to book: March, April, January · last season + 30-yr 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
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
40cm
7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Val d'Isère is a renowned ski resort located in the French Alps, forming part of the expansive Val d’Isère–Tignes ski area with over 300 kilometers of slopes. The resort features a traditional alpine village atmosphere, modern lift infrastructure, and varied terrain suitable for all levels, from gentle beginner slopes to challenging off-piste routes. Signature experiences include high-altitude skiing, vibrant après-ski, and access to world-class amenities such as wellness centers, gourmet dining, and family-friendly services. Val d’Isère stands out for its reliable snow conditions, historic charm, and reputation as a host of major international ski events.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Val d'Isère
Lifts
42
Longest run
10 km / 6.2 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola10
- Aerial tram2
- High-speed 619
- High-speed quad9
- Quad chair8
- Triple chair3
- Surface lift23
- Funicular2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
La Folie Douce – A legendary après-ski destination perched on the slopes, renowned for its high-energy open-air parties, live music, DJ performances, and a festive atmosphere that draws skiers and non-skiers alike for unforgettable afternoons in Val d'Isère.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:01 PM UTC
66cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+3%
vs 5-Year Avg
64cm avg by now
+54%
vs 30-Year Avg
43cm avg by now
64cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 66.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~65.9 cm. That's 3% above the 5-year average (64 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 53% above the 30-year average (43 cm).
Val d'Isère Season Snowfall
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Val d'Isère Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 635cm with an average of 95 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 17% above this average (741cm 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 | 100cm | 13 days | 55cm | 96cm | 23cm |
| December | 93cm | 12 days | 112cm | 145cm | 21cm |
| January | 88cm | 12 days | 147cm | 178cm | 19cm |
| February | 66cm | 11 days | 169cm | 196cm | 14cm |
| March | 79cm | 12 days | 183cm | 208cm | 17cm |
| April | 76cm | 12 days | 180cm | 213cm | 18cm |
| May | 61cm | 9 days | 146cm | 200cm | 16cm |
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
70 days scored, from 22 Feb
54
Best Day
15 Mar
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4022 Feb
- 3723 Feb
- 2924 Feb
March 2026
- 5415 Mar24cm
- 4916 Mar4cm
- 4527 Mar1cm
April 2026
- 421 Apr1cm
- 3814 Apr5cm
- 372 Apr
May 2026
- 281 May
- 233 May
- 222 May
March scored highest for Val d'Isère in 2025-26. Based on 70 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 Nov 28, 2026
Through May 3, 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 Val d'Isère
- Where is Val d'Isère?
- Val d'Isère is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Val d'Isère?
- Val d'Isère runs from a base elevation of 1,550 m (5,085 ft) to a summit of 3,180 m (10,433 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,630 m (5,348 ft).
- How big is Val d'Isère?
- Val d'Isère has 79 marked runs and 42 lifts.
- When is ski season at Val d'Isère?
- Val d'Isère typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Val d'Isère get in a typical season?
- Val d'Isère averages 225 inches / 571 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
