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French Alps Resort Opening Dates 2023/24

Plan Your French Ski Holiday: A Guide to Ski Resort Opening and Closing Dates in 2024

Dreaming of powdery snow and exhilarating descents in the French Alps? Look no further, find out the opening and closing dates for all our French Alps ski resorts here. Whether you're a seasoned skier or a first-timer eager to hit the slopes, knowing when resorts are open is crucial for planning your perfect winter getaway.

General Ski Season Opening Dates in France

The French ski season generally stretches from mid-December to mid-April, with variations depending on the specific resort and altitude. Some resorts feature diverse opening and closing dates, such Val Thorens or Tignes that often kick off the season as early as November and stay open until May, offering an extended window for snow enthusiasts.

Beyond Opening and Closing Dates: What to Expect Early and Late Season

Opening and closing dates are just the beginning. Early and late season can bring slightly different experiences. Some high-altitude areas offer glacier skiing even before the official opening, while lower resorts might have limited terrain available until the snowpack thickens.

Remember to consider factors like altitude when choosing a resort for early or late season skiing and be aware that some facilities, like certain lifts or restaurants, may not be fully operational during shoulder seasons.

 

Ski Resort

Opening-Closing

Partial

Nordic

-3 Valleys-

     

Val Thorens

18/11/23 - 05/05/24    

La Tania

02/12/23 - 21/04/24    

St Martin de Belleville

16/12/23 - 19/04/24    

Les Menuires

09/12/23 - 19/04/24    

Courchevel

02/12/23 - 21/04/24    

-Aravis + Areches Beaufort-

     

La Clusaz (Aravis-Annecy Mountains)

16/12/23 - 28/04/24    

Le Grand Bornand (Aravis-Annecy Mountains)

16/12/23 - 14/04/24    

Areches-Beaufort

09/12/23 - 01/04/24    

-Maurienne Valley-

     

Orelle (Val Thorens)

25/11/23 - 05/05/24    

Aussois

16/12/23 - 12/04/24    

Valloire (Galibier Thabor)

23/12/23 - 12/04/24    

Val Cenis (Val Cenis-Termignon)

17/12/23 - 19/04/24    

La Toussuire (Les Sybelles)

16/12/23 - 12/04/24    

Le Corbier (Les Sybelles)

16/12/23 - 12/04/24    

St Sorlin d'Arves (Les Sybelles)

16/12/23 - 12/04/24    

Les 7 Laux (Les 7 Laux)

23/12/23 - 01/04/24    

-Chamonix Valley & Mont Blanc-

     

Les Saisies (Espace Diamant)

23/12/23 - 19/04/24    

Notre Dame de Bellecombe (Espace Diamant)

23/12/23 - 05/04/24    

Chamonix (Evasion Mont Blanc)

18/11/23 - 04/05/24    

Les Houches (Evasion Mont Blanc)

16/12/23 - 14/04/24    

Les Contamines (Evasion Mont Blanc)

17/12/23 - 23/04/24    

Megeve (Evasion Mont Blanc)

23/12/23 - 07/04/24 9-10-16/12/23  

Combloux (Evasion Mont Blanc

23/12/23 - 01/04/24    

Saint Gervais (Evasion Mont Blanc)

23/12/23 - 01/04/24    

St Nicolas de Veroce (Evasion Mont Blanc)

23/12/23 - 01/04/24    

Vallorcine (Evasion Mont Blanc)

16/12/23 - 14/04/24    

-Espace San Bernardo-

     

La Rosiere

16/12/23 - 14/04/24    

-Grand Domaine Alpe d'Huez-

     

Alpe d'Huez

02/12/23 - 21/04/24    

Auris en Oisans

02/12/23 - 21/04/24    

Oz 3300

02/12/23 - 21/04/24    

Vaujany

02/12/23 - 21/04/23    

-Grand Domaine Valmorel-

     

Doucy

23/12/23 - 12/04/24    

St Francois Longchamp

17/12/23 - 14/04/24    

Valmorel

23/12/23 - 12/04/24 17/12/23 - 22/12/23 (subject to conditions)  

-Grand Massif-

     

Les Carroz d'Araches

16/12/23 - 14/04/24    

Samoens

16/12/23 - 14/04/24    

Flaine

16/12/23 - 21/04/24    

-Southern Alps-

     

Montgenevre (Monts de la Lune)

02/12/23 - 21/04/24            

Isola 2000

02/12/23 - 04/04/24    

Auron

02/12/23 - 04/04/24    

-Paradiski (Les Arcs/La Plagne)-

Paradiski open 17/12/23 - 22/04/24    

Bourg St Maurice

10/12/23 - 28/04/24    

Champagny

23/12/23 - 20/04/24    

Les Coches

16/12/23 - 27/04/24    

Peisey Vallandry

16/12/23 - 27/04/24    

Arc 1600

16/12/23 - 27/04/24    

Arc 1800

16/12/23 - 27/04/24    

Arc 2000

16/12/23 - 27/04/24    

Plagne Soleil/Villages

16/12/23 - 27/04/24    

Plagne 1800

16/12/23 - 27/04/24    

Belle-Plagne

16/12/23 - 27/04/24    

Plagne Centre

16/12/23 - 27/04/24    

-Portes du Soleil-

     

Chatel

16/12/23 - 07/04/24    

Les Gets

16/12/23 - 07/04/24    

Morzine

16/12/23 - 07/04/24    

Avoriaz

06/12/23 - 07/04/24    

-Oisans-

     

Serre Chevalier (Serre Grand Che)

09/12/23 - 14/04/24    

Les Deux Alpes (Super Ski)

02/12/23 - 28/04/24    

Venosc (Super Ski)

02/12/23 - 28/04/24    

Chamrousse

02/12/23-14/04/23    

Corrençon (Villard de Lans/Corrençon)

02/12/23 - March    

Villard de Lans (Villard de Lans/Corrençon)

02/12/23 - March    

-Tarentaise-

     

Val d'Isere (Tignes Val d'Isere)

02/12/23 - 05/05/24    

Tignes le Lac (Tignes Val d'Isere)

02/12/23 - 05/05/24 18/11/23 - 02/12/2023  

Tignes Val Claret (Tignes Val d'Isere)

02/12/23 - 05/05/24 18/11/23 - 02/12/2023  

Tignes 1800 (Tignes Val d'Isere)

02/12/23 - 05/05/24 18/11/23 - 02/12/2023  

Tignes les Brevieres (Tignes Val d'Isere)

02/12/23 - 05/05/24 18/11/23 - 02/12/2023  

Sainte Foy (Sainte Foy)

09/12/23 - 14/04/24    

 

These dates are being updated as and when the resorts release the information. Opening dates are subject to change. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be kept in the loop with resort news, special offers and the latest availability.

If you're booking an early or late season ski holiday please be aware not all facilities in the resort may be open - including some ski lifts. Some resorts may open earlier than their official opening dates if snow conditions, grooming, equipment readiness and lift staff availability allow. If you have any questions or would like some advice on the best places to ski at the start and end of the ski season, call our team on 023 9283 9310 or send an email to reservations@peakretreats.co.uk.


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