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Val d'Isere Snow Report & Forecast

Discover the latest Val d'Isere snow conditions

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By Nye Erskine, Updated

Val dโ€™Isere is holding onto winter well for late March, with a solid snowpack still covering the mountain and a noticeable shift towards spring conditions in the village. Mornings still feel crisp and properly alpine, especially higher up, while the afternoons bring softer snow and a more relaxed pace across the pistes. It feels like a balanced point in the season where you can still find good snow if you time things right.

Snow and Weather Summary

Snow depths are currently around 95 to 130 cm in resort, rising to between 210 and 290 cm across the upper slopes, with the strongest coverage on Pisaillas and the higher sectors linking into Tignes. There has been very little fresh snowfall over the past week, with only light snow at altitude that has not significantly changed the overall base.

Temperatures have ranged from minus 9 to minus 3 degrees on the upper mountain, while the village has seen daytime highs between plus 3 and plus 10 degrees. The freezing level has generally been between 2400 and 2800 metres, dropping overnight which is helping maintain the snow surface for the following morning. Winds have remained fairly light, with occasional stronger gusts on exposed ridges but no major disruption.

Skiing conditions are best above 2200 metres, where the snow is firm early on and softens gradually into a smooth spring surface. The Pisaillas glacier area is offering the most consistent conditions throughout the day. Lower runs and south facing slopes are softening quickly by midday and becoming heavier in the afternoon, particularly on the final runs back into resort.

Outlook & Whatโ€™s On

The outlook is set to remain largely settled with plenty of sunshine and mild daytime temperatures continuing over the next few days. There is a small chance of light snowfall on the highest peaks midweek, though any accumulation is expected to be limited. Overnight cooling should continue to support decent morning conditions, particularly at higher elevations.

Val dโ€™Isere continues to host its usual spring programme, including live music, aprรจs events and village activities. The quieter period between peak weeks means shorter lift queues and good access across the full area, making it a great time to explore both Val dโ€™Isere and the wider linked terrain.

Weather outlook as of: 23 March 2026. As I am sure you are aware, accurately forecasting weather more than two or three days ahead in the mountains is notoriously tricky. If there is a significant change we will update this section before the next full weekly snow report.

Snow Takeaway

Val dโ€™Isere is offering reliable late season skiing, with the best conditions found on higher slopes and glacier terrain where the snow remains consistent for longer. Early starts are key for lower runs, while the upper mountain continues to provide the most dependable skiing through the day.

Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Val D'Isere. We will be updating this snow report page every Wednesday so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.

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Weather in Val d'Isere

Updated yesterday, 15:02 UTC

Temp (AM)
-8 ยฐC
Temp (PM)
-6 ยฐC
Wind: SW
4 km/h
Snow depth
223 cm
Soft
Last snowfall
15 cm
EADS
2 / 5
Temp (AM)
-8 ยฐC
Temp (PM)
2 ยฐC
Wind: W
7 km/h
Snow depth
116 cm
Soft
Last snowfall
11 cm
EADS
2 / 5

Lifts & Trails in Val d'Isere

Updated yesterday, 15:02 UTC

Lifts

  • Lifts : 36 / 37
  • Connections : 1 / 1

Pistes

  • Pistes : 77 / 79
    • Greens : 12 / 12
    • Blues : 31 / 31
    • Reds : 24 / 24
    • Blacks : 9 / 11
  • Nordic : 20 / 20 km
  • Ski Touring : 5 / 5 km
  • Hiking trails : 17 / 21 km
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A webcam view of the Val d'Isere ski area above La Daille, near the Tommeuses chairlift.  The building in the centre is the renowned La Folie Douce restaurant.

Bellevarde pistes webcam, La Daille (Val d'Isere)

A webcam view of the Val d'Isere ski area above La Daille, near the Tommeuses chairlift. The building in the centre is the renowned La Folie Douce restaurant.

View of La Folie Douce restaurant in the ski area above La Daille in Val d'Isere.  From 2PM when the weather is good, see live musicians and the apres-ski party.

La Folie Douce webcam

Party on the Pistes! Is there an open air party happening on the Folie Douce's terrace? From 2pm when the weather is good see live musicians and the apres-ski party

A view of the ski area at the top of La Daille, near the Tommeuses chairlift

Toviere & Tommeuses webcam

A view of the ski area at the top of La Daille, near the Tommeuses chairlift.

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