French Ski Resorts - Your Questions Answered
New Snow in France
When will it next snow in France?
Where is the next forecast snow going to fall?
There is snow forecast to fall in France over the next 2 days, in at least 5 Ski Resorts including Chamonix, Chamonix Sud, Ski Pass Mont Blanc, Tignes Les Boisses and Tignes Les Brévières.
Find out more :- Snow Forecasts for French Ski Resorts
Forecast updated : 31 Jul 2025 04:17 IST
When did it last snow in France?
When was the last recorded snowfall?
Recent snow reports indicate that it snowed in France on Thursday 24th April 2025, in at least 3 Ski Resorts including Champagny en Vanoise, La Plagne and Plagne Montalbert.
Find out more :- Latest Snow Reports from France
Snow report updated : 30 Jul 2025 10:40 IST
Snow in France
How much snow is there in France?
Which ski area has the deepest snow?
The deepest reported snow in France is in Chamonix, which reports snow depths of 240cm on upper slopes.
Find out more :- Latest Snow Depths for France
Snow report updated : 30 Jul 2025 10:40 IST
Skiing in France
Which is the highest Ski Area in France?
Which French Ski Resort is at the highest altitude?
The highest Ski Resort in France is Gavarnie Gèdre, at an alttitude of 2,400m. The Ski Area with the highest ski lifts is that of Ski Pass Mont Blanc, with lift-served skiing up to 3,840m.
Find out more :- French Ski Resorts
Where can I stay in France?
Are there hotels, chalets or apartments to rent in France?
We have details of 868167 Hotels, Chalets and Apartments available in France.
Find out more :- Search for Accommodation in France
Can I hire skis and boots in France?
Is ski equipment available to rent in France?
Yes, you can rent Skis and Boots in France, and you can save up to 50% on the walk-in price by booking online in advance.
Find out more :- Save Money on Ski Hire in France
Which is the best Ski Airport for France?
Which airports offer the shortest transfers to French Ski Resorts?
There are more than 56 airports close to Ski Resorts in France, which you can view on the page linked to below.
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When do French Ski Resorts open?
When does the ski season start in France?
Opening dates for French Ski Areas vary considerably, and are dependent on local snow conditions. See our page of French Ski Resort seasons.
France
Our French Ski Resort pages include Skiing Facts, Snow Reports and Forecasts (for most major ski resorts), local accommodation and online ski hire booking (where available) for 296 Ski Resorts in France.
You can find the major ski stations listed on the Top French Ski Resorts page, ranked according to various criteria.