Morzine vs Serre Chevalier — 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.
Morzine
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 2,466m / 8,091ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 303cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 45%
- Season Snowfall
- 295cm
Serre Chevalier
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 2,800m / 9,187ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 464cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 43%
- Season Snowfall
- 416cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Morzine (cm) | Serre Chevalier (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 36 | 77.3 |
| December | 66.2 | 84.4 |
| January | 71.3 | 75.1 |
| February | 48.9 | 57.8 |
| March | 50.5 | 72.4 |
| April | 22.4 | 48.5 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Serre Chevalier receives more annual snowfall (464cm) compared to Morzine (303cm) — a difference of 161cm per year. The best month for powder at Morzine is January (45% probability), while Serre Chevalier's best is December (43% 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, Morzine's snowiest month has been January, averaging 71.3cm but ranging from a lean 29cm in the driest winter to 120cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Serre Chevalier, the snowiest month is December, averaging 84.4cm and spanning 10cm to 174cm 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.