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It has been a warm week in Europe with above freezing temperatures during the day. Most resorts in the Alps have only seen a top up of a few inches at best with most European resorts seeing spring skiing conditions right now. With equinox fast approaching, this will likely stay this way, although a cold front is forecast to hit the Alps next week.
Which resorts have the most snow right now? Here is the top 7 for the European Alps:
*Please note, snow depths are self-reported by resorts and not verified by a third party.
Equal #6 Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Brand new in the top 7 and shooting straight to fifth place is Saas-Fee in Switzerland with 4.2 meters (14 feet). Saas-Fee is Zermatt’s little sister, just one valley up from Zermatt. Like its big sister, it offers fantastic snow conditions and also has a car-free village.
- Snowdepth at peak: 420 cm (165 inches)
- Runs open: 125/139 km (78/87 miles)
- Lifts operating: 30/38
Equal #6 Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France
Chamonix Mont-Blanc is unchanged from last week at 4.2 meters (14 feet) of snowdepth at peak, as the recent snowstorms brought more snow to the southeastern Alps. France did not receive as much snow as resorts further east near the Swiss Italian border.
- Snowdepth at peak: 420 cm (165 inches)
- Runs open: 60/121
- Lifts operating: 11/81
Equal #4 Flims Laax Falera, Switzerland
Flims Laax Falera received a top up in the last 24 hours, taking snowdepth at Laax to 4.4 meters (14 feet). Flims Laax is typicaly open until mid-April, so it’s not too late to plan a ski trip to make the most of the great spring skiing.
- Snowdepth at peak: 440 cm (173 inches)
- Runs open: 137/224 km (86/140 miles)
- Lifts operating: 23/28
Equal #4 Flaine/Le Grand Massif, France
Le Grand Massif in France still records 4.4 meters (14 feet). Le Grand Massif is located in the Haute-Savoie region and is one of France’s largest interconnected ski areas. The resort faces the famous Mont Blanc and boasts 152 ski runs for beginners and experts alike, serviced by 64 modern ski lifts.
- Snowdepth at peak: 440 cm (173 inches)
- Runs open: 95/152
- Lifts operating: 46/64
#3 Stubaier Glacier, Austria
Unchanged from last week in third place is Stubai Glacier, the largest glacier ski area in Austria. Stubaier Glacier is known for its excellent freeride terrain, with 14 dedicated freeride runs and an off-piste map. The resort has had some snowfall in the last week and is looking fabulous!
- Snowdepth at peak: 460 cm (181 inches)
- Runs open: 29/37
- Lifts operating: 21/26
#2 Avoriaz/Portes du Soleil, France
Avoriaz in France remains in second place, with 4.66 meters (15 feet). Avoriaz is together with Morzine and Montriond part of the Portes du Soleil ski area.
- Snowdepth at peak: 466 cm (183 inches)
- Runs open: 30/51
- Lifts operating: 33/35
#1 Alpe d’Huez, France
Still topping the list is Alpe d’Huez in France with 4.7 meters (15 feet), down 20 cm (8 inches) from last week. The highest peak in the Alpe d’Huez ski area in France is the Pic Blanc, reaching an altitude of 3,330 meters (10,925 feet). The ski run from Pic Blanc is the longest black run in Europe, called Sarenne, which is 16 kilometers (10 miles) long. Ski lifts at Alpe d’Huez will stay open until April 21, 2024.
- Snowdepth at peak: 470 cm (185 inches)
- Runs open: 22/160
- Lifts operating: 18/91
