Aussois snow report
Aussois
Aussois ski resort in Savoie is a hidden gem with 55 kilometers of trails for skiing and snowboarding. The resort's best trail is the Grand Jeu, with stunning views of the Vanoise National Park. Interestingly, Aussois was a strategic location during World War II and was used as a base for the French Resistance. For beginner skiers, the resort offers a dedicated area with gentle slopes and a ski school for lessons. The best après-ski bar is La Grange, which serves delicious hot chocolate and has a cozy atmosphere. Overall, Aussois is a great option for those looking for a laid-back and affordable ski vacation.
Terrain mix: The Aussois ski resort is located in the Maurienne Valley in the French Alps. It is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Vanoise Massif to the north and the Vanoise National Park to the east. The resort itself sits at an altitude of around 1,500 meters and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Some of the key mountain aspects of the Aussois ski resort include:
1. Grand Roc: This mountain dominates the landscape around Aussois and offers a challenging ski area for experienced skiers and snowboarders.
2. Dent Parrachée: This peak is one of the highest in the area and provides a beautiful backdrop to the resort. It is a popular spot for off-piste skiing and snowboarding.
3. Pointe de l'Observatoire: This mountain offers a variety of slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, with stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Overall, Aussois is a picturesque ski resort with a variety of terrain to suit all abilities, surrounded by stunning mountain ranges and peaks.
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 Aussois -- 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 Aussois in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Aussois reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Aussois
Where does the snow data for Aussois 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 Aussois?
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 Aussois?
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 Aussois.