Les Houches snow report
Les Houches
Les Houches ski resort in Haute-Savoie is situated in the shadow of Mont Blanc and boasts 55km of pistes, including the famous La Verte piste, which hosts the Kandahar World Cup downhill race. Beginners can take advantage of the gentle slopes of the Tourchet nursery area, while experts can challenge themselves on the steep terrain of Bellevue. An interesting fact is that the resort was once a military training camp during World War II. For beginners, a great suggestion is to take a lesson with the friendly and patient instructors at the ESF ski school. After a day on the mountain, head to the lively and cozy bar at the Hotel Slalom for some après-ski fun.
Terrain mix: Les Houches ski resort in France is located in the French Alps, specifically in the Chamonix Valley. The resort is surrounded by several notable mountain ranges and peaks, including:
1. Mont Blanc: The highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, Mont Blanc is located just a few kilometers away from Les Houches and offers stunning views from the ski slopes.
2. Aiguilles Rouges: This mountain range lies to the north of Les Houches and provides a beautiful backdrop for the resort, with its jagged peaks and dramatic cliffs.
3. Brevent-Flegere: These two interconnected ski areas offer a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders, with stunning views of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Valley.
4. Les Houches: The local mountain of Les Houches itself offers a range of skiing and snowboarding terrain, including tree-lined runs and challenging off-piste routes.
Overall, Les Houches ski resort is surrounded by some of the most iconic mountains in the French Alps, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
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 Houches -- 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 Houches in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Les Houches reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Les Houches
Where does the snow data for Les Houches 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 Houches?
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 Houches?
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 Houches.