Pra Loup snow report
Pra Loup
Pra Loup ski resort in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a popular destination for ski enthusiasts. With over 180km of ski slopes, Pra Loup is perfect for intermediate and advanced skiers. However, beginners can enjoy the resort too, with a designated area for beginners to practice their skills. One of the most interesting facts about the resort is that it hosted the finish line of the 1975 Tour de France. For après-ski, La Grange is a cozy and lively bar with a great selection of drinks and live music. Overall, Pra Loup is a great destination for skiing, with something for everyone.
Terrain mix: Pra-Loup ski resort is located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the French Alps. The resort is nestled in the Ubaye Valley and is surrounded by several mountain ranges and peaks, including:
1. Chapeau du Gendarme: This iconic mountain peak overlooks the resort and offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
2. Massif des Trois-Évêchés: This mountain range is located near Pra-Loup and offers a variety of skiing and snowboarding terrain for all levels.
3. Grande Séolane: This mountain peak is one of the highest in the area and offers challenging skiing and snowboarding opportunities.
4. Massif de l'Ubaye: This mountain range surrounds the resort and provides a beautiful backdrop for skiing and snowboarding.
Overall, Pra-Loup ski resort is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges and peaks that offer a variety of terrain 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 Pra Loup -- 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 Pra Loup in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Pra Loup reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Pra Loup
Where does the snow data for Pra Loup 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 Pra Loup?
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 Pra Loup?
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 Pra Loup.