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Between 40-90 centimeters (16-35 inches) of snow fell this week in the European Alps. If you’re wondering which resorts have the deepest snowpack* right now, here are the top seven ski resorts for snowdepth this week. This week, we have a tie for second place, with two resorts recording 4 meters of snowdepth at peak, and a tie for sixth place.
*Please note, snow depths are self-reported by resorts and not verified by a third party.
Equal #6 Kaunertal Glacier, Austria
Kaunertal in the Austrian state of Tyrol has seen 340 cm (134 inches) of snow at peak. The resort is running a special deal offering up to 30% off day passes if you purchase online. The ski area offers 61km (38 miles) of groomed runs and features a glacier area that boasts three runs of more than 3,000 feet of vertical.
- Snowdepth at peak: 340 cm (134 inches)
- Runs open: 27/31
- Lifts operating: 12/14
Equal #6 St. Anton/Warth/Schröcken — Arlberg Ski Area, Austria
The recent two storm fronts across the Alps brought a ton of snow to Tyrol, Austria. Warth Schröcken, is part of the Arlberg ski area, which is connected to St. Anton, St. Christoph, Lech, Zürs, and Stuben. The combined ski resort offers 302km (189 miles) of groomed runs serviced by 85 lifts and gondolas.
- Snowdepth at peak: 340 cm (134 inches)
- Runs open: 270/302 km (169/189 miles)
- Lifts operating: 82/85
#5 Flims Laax Falera, Switzerland
The ski area of Flims Laax Falera is situated in the canton of Graubünden, about one and a half hours drive from Zurich. The ski resort is well known as a Freestyle mecca, and features one of the best terrain parks in the world, that attracts the best Freestyle skiers and boarders across the world.
- Snowdepth at peak: 323 cm (128 inches)
- Runs open: 198/224 km (124/140 miles)
- Lifts operating: 25/28
#4 Grande Motte Glacier/Tignes, France
The Grande Motte glacier at Tignes is situated at 3,032 meters (9,948 feet) and is now recording 375cm (148 inches) of snow. Please note avalanche danger at Grande Motte is considerable (Level 3), as a staggering 88cm of snow fell on Sunday, January 7, 2024, and has created an unstable fresh layer. Together with Val d’Isere, the resort is known as Espace Killy, after ski racer Jean-Claude Killy, and has 156 runs stretching across 300km.
- Snowdepth at peak: 375 cm (1478 inches)
- Runs open: 75/80
- Lifts operating: 34/34
Equal #2 Flaine/Le Grand Massif, France
Le Grand Massif in France 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 139 ski runs for beginners and experts alike, serviced by 62 modern ski lifts.
- Snowdepth at peak: 400 cm (157 inches)
- Runs open: 112/139
- Lifts operating: 46/62
Equal #2 Les Arcs/Paradiski, France
Les Arcs in France is located about 1 hour and 20 minutes from Albertville, host of the 1992 Winter Olympics. The resort is connected with La Plagne and Peisy Vallandry and together forms the Paradiski ski area, the second largest interconnected ski area in the world with 265 miles (425km) of groomed runs serviced by 53 lifts and cable cars, including a two-level cable car that fits 200 people.
- Snowdepth at peak: 400 cm (157 inches)
- Runs open: 109/121
- Lifts operating: 51/53
#1 Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France
The iconic ski area of Chamonix Mont-Blanc once again tops the list, with 4.1 meters (13.5 feet) of snowdepth at peak. Chamonix is one of the best European resorts for expert riders. Riding or skiing down Mont-Blanc should definitely be on everyone’s bucket list. Please be aware that avalanche danger remains at Level 3 and the resort warns that there is a persistent fragile under layer, which can cause spontaneous avalanches.
- Snowdepth at peak: 410 cm (161 inches)
- Runs open: 99/121
- Lifts operating: 63/69
