Les Arcs vs Val Thorens — 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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Les Arcs

French Alps, France

Elevation
3,226m / 10,585ft
Annual Snowfall
716cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
64%
Season Snowfall
619cm

Val Thorens

French Alps, France

Elevation
3,230m / 10,598ft
Annual Snowfall
649cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
59%
Season Snowfall
537cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthLes Arcs (cm)Val Thorens (cm)
November97.884.2
December141.8122.9
January136.9112.9
February76.865.2
March103.590.6
April62.661.5

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Les Arcs receives more annual snowfall (716cm) compared to Val Thorens (649cm) — a difference of 67cm per year. The best month for powder at Les Arcs is December (64% probability), while Val Thorens's best is December (59% probability).