Val Thorens weather live

Val Thorens is considered by many to be the best ski resort in Europe. It has a minimum altitude of 1.850 metres and a maximum altitude of 3.200 metres, giving it a skiable vertical drop of almost 1,400 metres. In addition, almost all of its slopes are above 2,000 metres, which guarantees a good snow forecast in Val Thorens throughout the ski season.

Do you already know when you will be travelling to the slopes of the French Alps? Check here for daily updates on the weather in Val Thorens so you can pack your suitcase with everything you need. In this section you will be able to find out, by time slots, what temperatures you will find on the slopes of the French resort, both at the top and at the base (because there is a big difference); the snow level and the amounts of snow at the minimum and maximum levels; the thermal sensation; the visibility on the slopes; the forecast precipitation; or the winds, speed and direction that will be at the different points of the resort.

Be prepared for the weather in Val Thorens because it is a resort located in a beautiful but also very cold environment. Historical records show temperatures between -11 and -4 degrees Celsius between December and February; these are the average, so it can get much colder. At this time the precipitation, which is around 100mm, always falls in the form of snow due to the low temperatures. The weather in Val Thorens gives us an average of 10 sunny days per month during the ski season.

Val Thorens normally opens at the end of November and closes at the beginning of May. This is a fairly long skiing period which is favoured by the location and altitude of the slopes.