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Val Thorens snow report and forecast

Discover the latest Val Thorens snow conditions

Author Caro Blackwell, Destination Editor Updated

We have enjoyed several sunny and warm days here in Val Thorens during the last week and we did get good fresh snowfall of around 15 - 20 cm on Tuesday over 1400 - 1800 metres. So enjoy the sunny and powder days. Today the sun is shining!

The next few days

It looks like we’ve got some really warm and sunny days coming up for the rest of this week and over the weekend. It is unlikely to freeze under around 3500 - 4000 metres. Then the temperature will drop again with light to moderate snow forecast over 2000 metres during Monday and on Tuesday, with the freezing level down to around 1400 metres.

Avalanche risk

The current avalanche risk through most of the northern Alps is 2/3 out of 5 with the levels increasing as the days get warmer and the melting snow gets heavier. There is a real danger of wet snow avalanches, especially on days that there is not a good refreeze up at higher altitudes, which is what is happening at the moment. Take heed of the avalanche warnings in Val Thorens before even considering venturing off piste.
 

Snotos

Up on the vallee blanche in Chamonix in the snow

Top tips for skiing this week

Enjoy this weeks spring skiing in Val Thorens here are our top tips, out on the pistes this week:

  • The temperature is changeable in the mountains, we’re properly spring skiing now, but it may be chilly out of the sun. So thinner layers, a shell jacket rather than a thick winter coat, more lightweight gloves are a good idea, and open those vents as the day warms up! 
  • Don't forget the sunscreen! Even when the windchill is high, the sun in the mountains is still intense. 
  • You’ll need your goggle lenses for sun for the next few days
  • Early morning the pistes are harder packed and maybe a bit icy and then a bit slushy in the afternoon. So coordinate your ski time to whichever conditions you prefer. 
  • Get your skis and boards waxed as the wetter snow can slow you down a bit!
  • Book the sunny restaurant terrace for long relaxed lunch.
Out on the pistes in La Plagne

Updates

Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Val Thorens. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.

We need you!

If you're in Val Thorens this week, we'd love to see your images, especially videos, of what you've been up to. So when you post to Facebook or Instagram, please tag us SeeVal Thorens. Every week, we'll be posting our favourite videos and images here and sharing on our social media, along with our weekly resort snow report.

Have a great week out on the pistes!

Weather | Les Menuires

Updated 16 April 2024 at 13:02

Morning
2°C
Afternoon
4°C
North West
14 km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
N/A
Last Snowfall
4cm
Fichier 3
Marked
3/5

Lifts & Trails | Les Menuires

Updated 16 April 2024 at 13:02

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Lifts
13/31
Fichier 1
14/14
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Pistes
30/81
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Greens
1/12
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Blues
16/39
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Reds
13/22
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Blacks
0/8

Trails and activities

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Jardin Bruyères
Open 09:00 to 17:20
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Jardin Menuires
Open 09:00 to 17:20
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Jardin Plans
Open 09:00 to 17:20
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Jardin Preyerand
Open 09:00 to 17:20
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Jardin Reberty
Open 09:00 to 17:20
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Jardin St Martin
Open 09:00 to 17:20

Weather | Val Thorens

Updated 16 April 2024 at 13:02

Morning
-3°C
Afternoon
-5°C
North West
18 km/h
Snow Depth
170cm
SOFT
Rain/Snow Limit
1100m
Last Snowfall
15cm
Fichier 3
Marked
3/5

Lifts & Trails | Val Thorens

Updated 16 April 2024 at 13:02

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Lifts
21/22
Fichier 1
7/9
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Pistes
70/74
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Greens
10/10
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Blues
33/33
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Reds
23/25
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Blacks
4/6

Lifts

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Cime Caron
Open 09:30 to 16:15
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Caron
Open 09:15 to 16:20
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Boismint.
Open 09:05 to 16:40
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Moutière.
Open 09:05 to 16:50
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Plan De L'eau.
Open 09:20 to 16:40

Trails and activities

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Bd Téléphérique
Open 09:15 to 16:40
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Blanchot
Open 09:15 to 16:40
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Cumin Haut
Open 09:20 to 16:40
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Gentiane
Open 09:15 to 16:50
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Lagopède
Open 09:05 to 16:50
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Ours
Open 09:15 to 16:40
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Tétras
Open 09:20 to 16:40
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Boismint
Open 09:15 to 16:40
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Cime
Open 09:30 to 16:15
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Col De L'audzin
Open 09:30 to 16:15
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Haute Combe
Open 09:15 to 16:40
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Plan De L'eau
Open 09:20 to 16:40
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Armoise
Open 09:05 to 16:50
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Arolle
Open 09:05 to 16:50
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Combe De Caron
Open 09:30 to 16:15
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Cristaux
Open 09:30 to 16:15
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Lou
Open 09:15 to 16:40
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