Industry News
Last week saw some snowfalls across the European Alps. Our top 7 list of resorts has changed a little bit from last week, but is still heavily dominated by French resorts.
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.
#7 Kaunertal Glacier, Austria
Snowdepth at the Kaunertal Glacier in the Austrian state of Tyrol has increased by 15cm (6 inches) from last week. 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. The Kaunertal Glacier is home to the Black Ibex run, Austria’s steepest black slope with 41.3° or 87.85% gradient.
- Snowdepth at peak: 375 cm (148 inches)
- Runs open: 27/31
- Lifts operating: 12/14
#6 Grande Motte Glacier/Tignes-Val d’Isère, L’Espace Killy, France
The Grande Motte Glacier at Tignes is situated at 3,032 meters (9,948 feet) and is recording 380 cm (149 inches) of snow, unchanged from last week. Together with Val d’Isère, the resort is known as Espace Killy, after French ski racer Jean-Claude Killy, and boasts 160 runs stretching across 300km.
- Snowdepth at peak: 380 cm (149 inches)
- Runs open: 155/160
- Lifts operating: 70/72
#5 Avoriaz/Portes du Soleil, France
The picturesque village of Avoriaz in France has added 30cm (12 inches) of snow to their snowdepth from last week and has moved up from seventh to fifth place this week. The resort of Avoriaz gives access to the Portes du Soleil ski area which covers 600 km (375 miles) of slopes to across France and Switzerland. Avoriaz itself has 51 slopes services by 35 ski lifts.
- Snowdepth at peak: 390 cm (154 inches)
- Runs open: 44/51
- Lifts operating: 32/35
#4 Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France
Chamonix Mont-Blanc has dropped down to fourth place this week, still measuring 4.1 meters (13.5 feet) of snowdepth at peak. There were some top ups to the snow but sun also compacted the snow, leaving total unchanged from last week. Chamonix is one of the most popular European resorts for expert riders.
- Snowdepth at peak: 410 cm (161 inches)
- Runs open: 78/121
- Lifts operating: 57/69
Equal #2 Les Arcs Aiguille Rouge/Paradiski, France
Les Arcs, France, has seen some snowfall this week, taking the snowdepth up to 415cm (163 inches). The French 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. The highest snowdepth can be found at Aiguille Rouge.
- Snowdepth at peak: 415 cm (163 inches)
- Runs open: 107/121
- Lifts operating: 51/53
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 151 ski runs for beginners and experts alike, serviced by 64 modern ski lifts. Due to poor visibility and snowfalls at the moment, some of the lift infrastructure is not open. Please check daily for updates.
- Snowdepth at peak: 415 cm (163 inches)
- Runs open: 112/151
- Lifts operating: 49/64
#1 Alpe d’Huez, France
The highest peak in the Alpe d’Huez ski area in France is the Pic Blanc with 3,330 meters (10,925 feet), which has recorded the most snow this week again. From Pic Blanc you can ski/board the longest black run in Europe, the world famous Sarenne, which is 16 kilometers (10 miles) long. The combined ski area of Alpe d’Huez offers 248 kilometers of marked pistes serviced by 91 lifts.
- Snowdepth at peak: 450 cm (177 inches)
- Runs open: 103/159
- Lifts operating: 75/91
