Les Contamines-Montjoie snow report
Les Contamines-Montjoie
Les Contamines-Montjoie is a family-friendly ski resort in Haute-Savoie, France. The resort boasts 120 km of slopes with runs for all levels of skiers, including the longest green run in the Alps. Skiers of all levels will enjoy the variety of trails, with many tree-lined runs and panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif. Les Contamines-Montjoie is also home to a historic 11th-century church and a 19th-century chapel, both of which are open for visitors. For beginners, the best trail is the gentle Prarion 1 run. For après ski, La Taverne de Bellevue is a cozy bar with a fireplace and live music.
Terrain mix: The Les Contamines-Montjoie ski resort is located in the French Alps and is surrounded by several prominent mountain ranges. The most notable mountain ranges in the area include:
1. Mont Blanc Massif: This is the highest mountain range in the Alps and includes famous peaks like Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi, and Aiguille du Goûter. The Mont Blanc Massif provides a stunning backdrop to the Les Contamines-Montjoie ski resort.
2. Aiguilles Rouges: These mountains are located on the opposite side of the Chamonix Valley from the Mont Blanc Massif. They offer a different perspective on the surrounding landscape and provide additional ski opportunities.
3. Beaufortain Massif: This mountain range is situated to the west of Les Contamines-Montjoie and offers a variety of skiing and snowshoeing opportunities.
In terms of mountain aspects, Les Contamines-Montjoie ski resort offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The resort has a good mix of gentle slopes for beginners, challenging black diamond runs for advanced skiers, and off-piste areas for those seeking more adventurous terrain. The resort also boasts a range of mountain aspects, including north-facing slopes that typically hold snow well and south-facing slopes that are great for sunny days on the slopes.
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 Les Contamines-Montjoie -- 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 Les Contamines-Montjoie in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Les Contamines-Montjoie reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Les Contamines-Montjoie
Where does the snow data for Les Contamines-Montjoie 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 Les Contamines-Montjoie?
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 Les Contamines-Montjoie?
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 Les Contamines-Montjoie.