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Avoriaz Snow Report & Forecast

Discover the latest Avoriaz snow conditions

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By Nye Erskine, Updated

Avoriaz is holding onto its snow well for the end of March, with its higher altitude giving it an edge over the surrounding areas. There is a clear spring feel in the afternoons, but the mornings still offer that firmer, more wintry surface across much of the mountain. The resort remains in good shape, and it feels like a reliable option if you are looking for consistent conditions this late in the season.

Snow and Weather Summary

Snow depths are currently around 90 to 130 cm in resort, increasing to between 180 and 260 cm on the upper slopes, with the best coverage across the higher Portes du Soleil sectors. There has been very little recent snowfall, with only light flurries at altitude that have not significantly added to the base.

Temperatures have been ranging from minus 6 to minus 2 degrees on the upper mountain, while the resort has seen daytime highs between plus 3 and plus 9 degrees. The freezing level has generally been between 2400 and 2800 metres, dropping overnight which is helping to firm up the snowpack for early skiing. Winds have remained mostly light, with occasional moderate gusts on exposed ridgelines.

Skiing conditions are good across much of the area, particularly in the mornings when pistes are firm and well prepared. As the day progresses, the snow softens into a smooth spring surface. Higher slopes are holding their quality well, while lower runs towards Morzine and Les Gets are softening more quickly and can become heavier by the afternoon.

Outlook & What’s On

The forecast remains settled, with plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures expected to continue over the coming days. There is only a slight chance of light snowfall at higher elevations, and no significant change in conditions is expected. Overnight cooling should continue to support good early morning skiing.

Avoriaz continues to offer a lively spring atmosphere, with on mountain events, live music and après activities taking place throughout the week. The quieter slopes make it a good time to explore the wider Portes du Soleil area, especially at higher elevations.

Weather outlook as of: 30 March 2026. As I am sure you are aware, accurately forecasting weather more than two or three days ahead in the mountains is notoriously tricky. If there is a significant change we will update this section before the next full weekly snow report.

Snow Takeaway

Avoriaz is delivering reliable spring skiing, with the best conditions found higher up where the snow remains consistent throughout the day. Early starts will help you get the most out of the lower slopes, while the upper mountain continues to offer the most dependable skiing.

Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Avoriaz. We will be updating this snow report page every Wednesday so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.

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Weather in Avoriaz

Updated yesterday, 14:02 UTC

Temp (AM)
13 °C
Temp (PM)
22 °C
Wind: E
2 km/h
Snow depth
0 cm
Rain/snow limit
0 m
Last snowfall
0 cm
Temp (AM)
-8 °C
Temp (PM)
-3 °C
Wind: NW
30 km/h
Snow depth
0 cm
Rain/snow limit
0 m
Last snowfall
0 cm

Lifts & Trails in Portes du Soleil

Updated yesterday, 14:02 UTC

Lifts

  • Lifts : 51 / 89

Pistes

  • Pistes : 77 / 119
    • Greens : 6 / 11
    • Blues : 31 / 48
    • Reds : 33 / 45
    • Blacks : 7 / 15
  • Nordic : 0 / 3
    • Greens : 0 / 3
  • Ski Touring : 3 / 9
  • Luge : 2 / 6
  • Hiking trails : 17 / 19
  • Hiking trails : 1 / 1

Lifts & Trails in Avoriaz

Updated yesterday, 14:02 UTC

Pistes

  • Nordic : 0 / 23 km
  • Hiking trails : 0 / 16 km
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This webcam shows a piste in the Arare sector in the Avoriaz ski area at around 2000m

Le Fornet / Arare pistes webcam

This webcam shows a piste in the Arare sector in the Avoriaz ski area at around 2000m.

A webcam view over the pistes of the Portes du Soleil ski area, from the Pointe des Mossettes, at 2277m altitude

Pointe des Mossettes webcam, Portes du Soleil

A webcam view over the pistes of the Portes du Soleil ski area, from the Pointe des Mossettes, at 2277m altitude.

During the winter, this webcam view, from the rooftop of the tourist office in Avoriaz, shows you the low-lying snow conditions in the centre of Avoriaz, as well as what's happening on the highest peak, Les Hauts Fort

Resort Centre webcam

Sweep over the centre of Avoriaz town from the rooftop of the tourist office. From this webcam you can see the low lying snow conditions in the centre of Avoriaz as well as what's happening on the highest peak, Les Hauts Fort.

This webcam overlooks the village of Châtel, situated at 1200 metres, and gives you a glimpse of the conditions at the bottom of the Portes Du Soleil ski slopes

Village webcam, Chatel

This webcam overlooks the village of Châtel, situated at 1200 metres, and gives you a glimpse of the conditions at the bottom of the Portes Du Soleil ski slopes.

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There is plenty going on in Avoriaz throughout the year. The resort plays host to a number of winter music festivals which take place across the resort and pistes, namely Rock the Pistes and Snowboxx in March. In summer, the Pass'portes du Soleil mountain bike festival is the biggest event for bikers, with the occasional Tour de France stage passing nearby.

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