La Giettaz snow report
La Giettaz
La Giettaz is a small and charming ski resort situated in Savoie, France. The resort offers a great mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiing trails, with some of the best runs being La Tête de Torraz and La Torraz. An interesting fact about La Giettaz is that it used to be a major center for smuggling cheese across the border between France and Switzerland. For beginners, we suggest taking the gentle and scenic Familiale trail. As for après ski, we recommend checking out Bar L'Alpage for some tasty local delicacies and drinks.
Terrain mix: La Giettaz ski resort is located in the French Alps, specifically in the Savoie region. The resort is situated in the Aravis mountain range, which is known for its stunning views and challenging terrain. Some of the prominent peaks in the area include Mont Charvin and Mont Vorès.
The ski area of La Giettaz is known for its varied terrain, with slopes suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The resort offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, including the famous Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps.
Overall, La Giettaz ski resort is a great destination for winter sports enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty 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 La Giettaz -- 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 La Giettaz in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when La Giettaz reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About La Giettaz
Where does the snow data for La Giettaz 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 La Giettaz?
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 La Giettaz?
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 La Giettaz.