Courchevel vs Méribel — 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.

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Courchevel

French Alps, France

Elevation
2,738m / 8,983ft
Annual Snowfall
625cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
61%
Season Snowfall
549cm

Méribel

French Alps, France

Elevation
2,952m / 9,686ft
Annual Snowfall
566cm
Best Month
January
Powder Probability
58%
Season Snowfall
517cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthCourchevel (cm)Méribel (cm)
November85.472.8
December122.3116.7
January121120.1
February70.266.4
March93.388.8
April57.151.8

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Courchevel receives more annual snowfall (625cm) compared to Méribel (566cm) — a difference of 59cm per year. The best month for powder at Courchevel is December (61% probability), while Méribel's best is January (58% 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, Courchevel's snowiest month has been December, averaging 122.3cm but ranging from a lean 9cm in the driest winter to 205cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Méribel, the snowiest month is January, averaging 120.1cm and spanning 50cm to 272cm 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.