France snow report, forecast & ski resorts
In the last 48 hours, Chamonix got 0.2" and Tignes got 0.2". As of November 6, 2026, Chamonix leads France with 6.8" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Val d'Isère (1.8") and Tignes (1.1"). Snow Way tracks 4 resorts in France, ranked below by forecast snow.
Updated · Mid-mountain forecasts from Open-Meteo
Best France ski resorts by the numbers
- Biggest verticalChamonix 9,209 ft from base to summit
- Highest summit (best snow preservation)Chamonix 12,605 ft
- Most snow this weekChamonix 6.8" forecast over 7 days
France ski resorts ranked by snow this week
| Resort | 7-day | 14-day | 48h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 6.8" | 13.2" | 0.2" |
| Val d'Isère | 1.8" | 6.0" | 0.0" |
| Tignes | 1.1" | 5.3" | 0.2" |
| Courchevel | 0.5" | 5.7" | 0.0" |
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France skiing FAQ
What is the France snow report today?
In the last 48 hours, Chamonix got 0.2" and Tignes got 0.2". As of November 6, 2026, Chamonix leads France with 6.8" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Val d'Isère (1.8") and Tignes (1.1").
How many ski resorts are in France?
Snow Way tracks 4 ski resorts in France: Chamonix, Courchevel, Tignes, and Val d'Isère.
What are the best ski resorts in France?
It depends on what you want. By the numbers: biggest vertical: Chamonix (9,209 ft from base to summit); highest summit: Chamonix (12,605 ft); most snow this week: Chamonix (6.8" forecast over 7 days). Snow Way ranks every France resort by this week's snow forecast below.
Which France ski resort is getting the most snow this week?
As of November 6, 2026, Chamonix leads France with 6.8" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Val d'Isère (1.8") and Tignes (1.1").
What is the highest ski resort in France?
Chamonix has the highest summit in France at 12,605 ft.
Which France ski resort has the most vertical?
Chamonix has the biggest vertical drop in France: 9,209 ft from base to summit.
What airport do you fly into for France ski resorts?
The main airports for France ski resorts are Geneva Airport (GVA).
Which France ski resorts are on the Epic Pass and Ikon Pass?
Epic Pass: Courchevel. Ikon Pass: Chamonix.
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