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Val Thorens Snow Report & Forecast

Discover the latest Val Thorens snow conditions

Author Caro Blackwell, Destination Editor Updated

So it’s nearing the end of the winter season in Val Thorens – and what a fantastic season it’s been! Christmas and New Year delivered major snowfall, setting us up for a brilliant holiday season that carried through into January. Regular snowfalls followed, culminating in a huge dump at the end of the month, making for incredible conditions during the school half-term holidays.

Despite some warmer spells at the start of March, the snow held up well on the lower slopes and up high it has been fabulous throughout. We have received frequent snow top-ups, ensuring excellent skiing right through to now and it looks like the last few weeks of the season are going to be great.

The next few days weather in Val Thorens

The next few days look like a mix of weather conditions. It’s currently snowing hard over 1,500m and is due to continue snowing all day. Since yesterday and through today, it looks like we'll have well over 1 metre of fresh snow! It’s feeling cooler with a snow line down at 2,000 to 2,500 metres from Friday. You will likely find fresh powder above these heights.

This current heavy snowfall is due to a retour d’Est; an easterly flow that typically only occurs once to three times per winter. It happens when a low-pressure system deepens over the Gulf of Genoa, creating a disturbance that draws moist air from the Mediterranean. This air is pulled in from the east by strong, counter-clockwise winds and is pushed up over the mountains. As it rises, it cools quickly and releases significant snowfall, as is happening now!

The sun will break through for a time on Friday, Saturday and Sunday giving some sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures to ski on all that fresh snow for a great Easter holiday weekend. There will be a light to gentle breeze and you can expect fabulous spring skiing conditions. 

Avalanche risk

The current avalanche risk is set at considerable to high (3 up to 4) in places and rising with the current heavy precipitation.  Wet snow avalanches are likely, especially below 2800m on steep west, north and east-facing slopes. These could occur naturally as the snowpack becomes more waterlogged and may be large in areas with deep snow. In steep gullies, avalanches could even reach snow-free zones.
Higher up, new wind slabs have formed, mainly above 2800m on shady, steep slopes. These could be triggered by individual skiers or boarders, especially near ridgelines, gullies and bowls.

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Les Arcs on a sunny blue sky day in April

Top tips for skiing this week

As you've still got a few weeks of spring skiing in Val Thorens here are our top tips:

  • the temperature is changeable in the mountains, we’re properly spring skiing now, but it may be a little chilly out of the sun. So thinner layers, a shell jacket rather than a thick winter coat, more lightweight gloves are a good idea. You will need you’ll need waterproofs for the end of this week.
  • don't forget the sunscreen! Even when the windchill is high, the mountain sun is still intense.
  • you’ll need your goggle lenses for cloud and sun for the next few days.
  • early mornings 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 restaurant terrace for a long relaxed lunch over the weekend 

Check out the Easter events and end-of-season parties coming up in the next couple of weeks on the slopes and in town.

Restaurants in Val Thorens
Mountain biking in summer in the mountains in Val Thorens

Summer in Val Thorens

There are many exciting events to look forward to this summer in Val Thorens, check out our events calendar for more details.
Summer is a fabulous time to be in the mountains for hiking, biking, climbing and relaxing. White water rafting, lake swimming and much more. Check our website for ideas and where to stay.

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Events in Val Thorens

Updates

If you head to the bottom of this page, you can see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Val Thorens. Beginning again next winter season we will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast each week.

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Weather | Les Menuires

Updated 24 April 2025 at 3:18

Morning
4°C
Afternoon
14°C
West
7 km/h
Snow Depth
20cm
WET
Last Snowfall
50cm
Marked
3/5

Lifts & Trails | Les Menuires

Updated 24 April 2025 at 3:18

Lifts
0/31
0/14
Pistes
0/83
Greens
0/12
Blues
0/41
Reds
0/22
Blacks
0/8

Trails and activities

Jardin Bruyères
Open
Jardin Menuires
Open
Jardin Plans
Open
Jardin Preyerand
Open
Jardin Reberty
Open
Jardin St Martin
Open

Weather | Val Thorens

Updated 24 April 2025 at 3:18

Morning
-1°C
Afternoon
6°C
South West
7 km/h
Snow Depth
170cm
SOFT
Last Snowfall
2cm
Limited
2/5

Lifts & Trails | Val Thorens

Updated 24 April 2025 at 3:18

Lifts
16/22
2/9
Pistes
56/74
Greens
9/10
Blues
24/32
Reds
20/25
Blacks
3/7
0/3.8km

Lifts

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

Trails and activities

Bd Téléphérique
Open 00:00 to 00:00
Blanchot
Open 00:00 to 00:00
Cumin Haut
Open 00:00 to 00:00
Gentiane
Open 09:15 to 16:50
Lagopède
Open 09:05 to 16:50
Ours
Open 00:00 to 00:00
Tétras
Open 00:00 to 00:00
Boismint
Open 00:00 to 00:00
Cime
Open 09:30 to 16:25
Col De L'audzin
Open 09:30 to 16:25
Haute Combe
Open 00:00 to 00:00
Plan De L'eau
Open 00:00 to 00:00
Armoise
Open 00:00 to 00:00
Arolle
Open 00:00 to 00:00
Combe De Caron
Open 09:30 to 16:25
Cristaux
Open 09:30 to 16:25
Lou
Open 00:00 to 00:00
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