Aiguilles snow report
Aiguilles
Aiguilles ski resort in the Hautes-Alpes offers a great skiing experience with panoramic views of the French Alps. The resort has a variety of runs to suit all levels of skiing ability, but the best trails are the black diamond pistes that offer a challenge to experienced skiers. Interestingly, Aiguilles is named after the needle-shaped rock formations that surround the resort. For beginners, the best run is the green piste that winds through the forest. After skiing, head to Le Yeti bar for a cozy and lively après-ski atmosphere with great drinks and food.
Terrain mix: The Aiguilles ski resort is located in the French Alps, specifically in the Ecrins National Park. The resort offers stunning views of several prominent mountain ranges and peaks, including:
1. Massif des Écrins: This is the highest mountain range in the Southern French Alps, with several peaks over 3,000 meters. The rugged and glaciated terrain of the Massif des Écrins provides a dramatic backdrop for skiing and snowboarding at Aiguilles.
2. La Meije: This iconic mountain peak stands at 3,982 meters and is one of the most challenging and renowned ski descents in the region. La Meije dominates the landscape around Aiguilles and is a popular destination for advanced skiers and mountaineers.
3. Les Agneaux: This group of peaks is located to the north of Aiguilles and offers a variety of ski touring and mountaineering opportunities. The rugged terrain and remote location of Les Agneaux make it a popular destination for experienced adventurers looking for a true alpine experience.
Overall, the Aiguilles ski resort offers a unique and diverse range of mountain aspects and challenges for skiers and snowboarders seeking an unforgettable alpine experience in the heart of the French Alps.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Aiguilles -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Aiguilles in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Aiguilles reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Aiguilles
Where does the snow data for Aiguilles come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Aiguilles?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Aiguilles?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Aiguilles.