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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 D'Isere enters the second week of March with the mountain still looking impressively wintry from the village right up to the highest glacier terrain. Snow remains well established across the resort and the slopes stretching towards the Pisaillas glacier and the high ridges above Solaise continue to carry a deep base. With the half term rush now over the pistes are in excellent shape and the wider Tignes Val d'Isere ski area continues to ski reliably.

Snow and Weather Summary

Current snow depths are around 95 to 115 cm at resort level around 1850 metres, with between 210 and 280 cm reported on the upper slopes above 2700 metres and deeper coverage around the Pisaillas glacier at 3300 metres. A light snowfall of around 5 to 10 cm has refreshed the upper slopes in recent days which has improved the surface on exposed terrain while the underlying base remains well consolidated.

Temperatures have ranged from minus 12 to minus 6 degrees on the upper mountain and between minus 3 and plus 2 degrees in the village depending on sunshine. The freezing level has generally remained between 1500 and 1900 metres during the day and drops overnight which helps maintain good piste quality after grooming. Winds have occasionally been moderate on the highest ridges but overall conditions across the ski area have remained stable.

On piste, the best conditions are found above 2200 metres where the snow remains firm and grippy throughout most of the day. North facing slopes around Solaise and the upper Pisaillas sector are holding particularly well and provide consistent skiing from morning to afternoon. Lower runs towards La Daille and Le Fornet ski best earlier in the day before softening slightly when temperatures rise.

Outlook & Whatโ€™s On

The forecast for the coming days suggests a mix of sunshine and passing cloud with the possibility of light snowfall at higher elevations later in the week. Freezing levels are expected to fluctuate slightly but overnight cooling should continue to help preserve the snowpack across the ski area. Any fresh snowfall would mainly enhance the upper mountain where conditions are already strongest.

Val D'Isere continues to offer a lively programme of village activities during early March including live music events, family entertainment and mountain experiences organised through the tourist office. With the busiest weeks of the season now behind, the slopes feel calmer while the resort atmosphere remains vibrant.

Weather outlook as of: 9 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 D'Isere is skiing best above 2200 metres where snow depth and surface quality remain strongest, particularly across the Solaise sector and the higher Pisaillas slopes. Early runs on lower pistes will offer the most consistent conditions before any afternoon softening. With a deep high altitude base still in place, the resort continues to provide dependable skiing as March progresses.

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 15:02 UTC

Temp (AM)
-5 ยฐC
Temp (PM)
No wind
9 km/h
Snow depth
214 cm
Soft
Last snowfall
160 cm
EADS
2 / 5
Temp (AM)
-5 ยฐC
Temp (PM)
No wind
2 km/h
Snow depth
116 cm
Soft
Last snowfall
97 cm
EADS
2 / 5

Lifts & Trails in Val d'Isere

Updated 15:02 UTC

Lifts

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

Pistes

  • Pistes : 74 / 78
    • Greens : 12 / 12
    • Blues : 31 / 31
    • Reds : 21 / 24
    • Blacks : 10 / 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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