Chamonix vs Val d'Isère — Snowfall Comparison
Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.
Chamonix
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 3,842m / 12,606ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 469cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 51%
- Season Snowfall
- 442cm
Val d'Isère
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 3,450m / 11,319ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 708cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 66%
- Season Snowfall
- 614cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Chamonix (cm) | Val d'Isère (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 58.5 | 98.7 |
| December | 90.5 | 137.1 |
| January | 103.2 | 130 |
| February | 70.1 | 76.6 |
| March | 76.1 | 103.4 |
| April | 44 | 67.7 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Val d'Isère receives more annual snowfall (708cm) compared to Chamonix (469cm) — a difference of 239cm per year. The best month for powder at Chamonix is January (51% probability), while Val d'Isère's best is December (66% probability).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Chamonix's snowiest month has been January, averaging 103.2cm but ranging from a lean 42cm in the driest winter to 204cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Val d'Isère, the snowiest month is December, averaging 137.1cm and spanning 22cm to 233cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.