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- |
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18/11/23 - 05/05/24 | |||
02/12/23 - 21/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 19/04/24 | |||
09/12/23 - 19/04/24 | |||
02/12/23 - 21/04/24 | |||
-Aravis + Areches Beaufort- |
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La Clusaz (Aravis-Annecy Mountains) |
16/12/23 - 28/04/24 | ||
Le Grand Bornand (Aravis-Annecy Mountains) |
16/12/23 - 14/04/24 | ||
09/12/23 - 01/04/24 | |||
-Maurienne Valley- |
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Orelle (Val Thorens) |
25/11/23 - 05/05/24 | ||
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- |
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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- |
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16/12/23 - 14/04/24 | |||
-Grand Domaine Alpe d'Huez- |
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02/12/23 - 21/04/24 | |||
02/12/23 - 21/04/24 | |||
02/12/23 - 21/04/24 | |||
02/12/23 - 21/04/23 | |||
-Grand Domaine Valmorel- |
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23/12/23 - 12/04/24 | |||
17/12/23 - 14/04/24 | |||
23/12/23 - 12/04/24 | 17/12/23 - 22/12/23 (subject to conditions) | ||
-Grand Massif- |
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16/12/23 - 14/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 14/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 21/04/24 | |||
-Southern Alps- |
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Montgenevre (Monts de la Lune) |
02/12/23 - 21/04/24 | ||
02/12/23 - 04/04/24 | |||
02/12/23 - 04/04/24 | |||
-Paradiski (Les Arcs/La Plagne)- |
Paradiski open 17/12/23 - 22/04/24 | ||
10/12/23 - 28/04/24 | |||
23/12/23 - 20/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 27/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 27/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 27/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 27/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 27/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 27/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 27/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 27/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 27/04/24 | |||
-Portes du Soleil- |
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16/12/23 - 07/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 07/04/24 | |||
16/12/23 - 07/04/24 | |||
06/12/23 - 07/04/24 | |||
-Oisans- |
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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 | ||
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- |
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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 [email protected].