France ski resorts: snow forecast & terrain
Veabird forecasts snow run by run at 36 ski resorts in France, across Alps (32) and Pyrenees (4). Les 2 Alpes has both the most vertical (7,546 ft) and the highest summit (11,812 ft). 1 is on the Ikon Pass. By terrain mix, the best fits for beginners are Chamonix (Grands Montets), Val d'Isère and Tignes; for experts, Chamonix (Grands Montets), Pra Loup and Les Contamines.
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This week, resort by resort
Alps
Best for beginners: Chamonix (Grands Montets), Val d'Isère, Tignes · intermediates: Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, Les Contamines, Morzine · experts: Chamonix (Grands Montets), Pra Loup, Les Contamines
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpe d'Huez | 6,824 ft | 56 / 28 / 17% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Avoriaz (Portes du Soleil) | 4,482 ft | 64 / 31 / 6% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Chamonix (Grands Montets) | 6,693 ft | 37 / 31 / 31% | Ikon | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Chamrousse | 1,969 ft | 53 / 36 / 11% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Courchevel | 4,849 ft | 57 / 30 / 12% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Flaine (Grand Massif) | 2,953 ft | 57 / 34 / 9% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Isola 2000 | 2,658 ft | 63 / 26 / 11% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| La Clusaz | 4,922 ft | 57 / 33 / 10% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| La Grave | 6,890 ft | 100 / 0 / 0% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| La Plagne | 6,562 ft | 63 / 22 / 15% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| La Rosière | 5,328 ft | 53 / 36 / 11% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Le Grand-Bornand | 3,609 ft | 69 / 27 / 5% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Les 2 Alpes | 7,546 ft | 77 / 15 / 7% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Les Arcs | 6,647 ft | 57 / 31 / 13% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Les Contamines | 4,383 ft | 41 / 40 / 18% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Les Gets | 3,288 ft | 57 / 36 / 6% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Les Menuires | 4,593 ft | 69 / 16 / 15% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Les Saisies | 3,015 ft | 68 / 24 / 9% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Les Sybelles | 4,331 ft | 64 / 26 / 9% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Megève | 4,059 ft | 47 / 38 / 15% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Méribel | 5,092 ft | 56 / 32 / 12% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Montgenèvre | 2,756 ft | 65 / 27 / 8% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Morzine | 4,429 ft | 57 / 36 / 6% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Pra Loup | 3,609 ft | 32 / 38 / 30% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | 3,511 ft | 49 / 41 / 11% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Serre Chevalier | 5,250 ft | 60 / 29 / 11% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Tignes | 6,254 ft | 56 / 34 / 11% | Opens ~Nov 29 | |
| Val Cenis | 4,922 ft | 67 / 29 / 4% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Val d'Isère | 5,269 ft | 56 / 34 / 11% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Val Thorens | 4,692 ft | 59 / 35 / 5% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Valmorel | 4,265 ft | 75 / 17 / 9% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Vars / Risoul (Forêt Blanche) | 3,609 ft | 66 / 27 / 7% | Opens ~Nov 22 |
Pyrenees
Best for beginners: Font-Romeu, Grand Tourmalet, Peyragudes · intermediates: Peyragudes, Saint-Lary, Grand Tourmalet · experts: Font-Romeu, Peyragudes, Grand Tourmalet
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Font-Romeu | 2,011 ft | 62 / 19 / 19% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Grand Tourmalet | 3,609 ft | 68 / 20 / 13% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Peyragudes | 3,117 ft | 48 / 37 / 15% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Saint-Lary | 2,674 ft | 62 / 25 / 13% | Opens ~Nov 22 |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's snow model, updated Oct 3, 19:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Terrain shares are mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Passes are 2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy.