Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 9, 2024

The European Alps have seen some good snowfalls in the south of the Alps, mixing up our top 7 rankings for this week a bit. Resorts on the Swiss-Italian border saw between 50-70 centimeters (20-28 inches) of snow.

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 Stubaier Glacier, Austria

Stubai Glacier, the largest glacier ski area in Austria, is our newest entry to the top 7. After the recent snowfalls, Stubaier Glacier now has 3.8 meters of snow. Stubaier Glacier is known for its excellent freeride terrain, with 14 dedicated freeride runs and an off-piste map

• Snowdepth at peak: 380 cm (149 inches)
• Runs open: 15/37
• Lifts operating: 11/26

#6 Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France

Chamonix Mont-Blanc still has 4 meters of snowdepth at peak, down 10 centimeters (4 inches) from last week. France has been unseasonably warm temperatures, so runs at lower altitudes are overdue for a top up, but the snow cover at peak has maintained well.

• Snowdepth at peak: 390 cm (153 inches)
• Runs open: 100/120
• Lifts operating: 73/81

#5 Flims Laax Falera, Switzerland

Switzerland saw the majority of the recent snowfalls, bringing back Flims Laax Falera in Graubünden back into our top 7. Flims Laax jumped above the 4-meter-mark after the recent snowfalls and is looking to get more top ups in the next few weeks. Flims Laax is typicaly open until mid-April, so it’s not too late to plan a ski trip

• Snowdepth at peak: 412 cm (162 inches)
• Runs open: 164/224 km (100/140 miles)
• Lifts operating: 27/28

Equal #3 Les Arcs Aiguille Rouge/Paradiski, France

Les Arcs’s snowdepth has gained 30 centimeters and is above 4 meters again.  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: 420 cm (165 inches)
• Runs open: 112/121
• Lifts operating: 51/53

Equal #3 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 152 ski runs for beginners and experts alike, serviced by 64 modern ski lifts.

• Snowdepth at peak: 420 cm (165 inches)
• Runs open: 124/152
• Lifts operating: 55/64

#2 Avoriaz/Portes du Soleil, France

Moving up in the snowdepth-world is Avoriaz in France, part of the Portes du Soleil ski area. Inching up to second place with now 4.45 meters (14.6 feet), up 57 centimeters (22.4 inches) of snow from last week. Portes du Soleil ski area offers 600 km (375 miles) of slopes to across France and Switzerland. Avoriaz itself has 51 slopes services by 35 ski lifts. Avoriaz will host a banked slalom this coming Sunday, March 3.

• Snowdepth at peak: 445 cm (175 inches)
• Runs open: 47/51
• Lifts operating: 34/35

#1 Alpe d’Huez, France

Alpe d’Huez once again takes the crown with 5 meters (16.4 feet), up a staggering 70 centimeters (28 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: 500 cm (197 inches)
• Runs open: 132/160
• Lifts operating: 85/91