Serre Chevalier vs Megève — 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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Serre Chevalier

French Alps, France

Elevation
2,800m / 9,187ft
Annual Snowfall
464cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
43%
Season Snowfall
416cm

Megève

French Alps, France

Elevation
2,350m / 7,710ft
Annual Snowfall
385cm
Best Month
December
Powder Probability
50%
Season Snowfall
368cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthSerre Chevalier (cm)Megève (cm)
November77.350
December84.483.7
January75.183.1
February57.855.8
March72.463.9
April48.531.9

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Serre Chevalier receives more annual snowfall (464cm) compared to Megève (385cm) — a difference of 79cm per year. The best month for powder at Serre Chevalier is December (43% probability), while Megève's best is December (50% 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, Serre Chevalier's snowiest month has been December, averaging 84.4cm but ranging from a lean 10cm in the driest winter to 174cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Megève, the snowiest month is December, averaging 83.7cm and spanning 2cm to 159cm 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.