Val d'Isère vs Morzine — 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.
Val d'Isère
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 3,450m / 11,319ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 708cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 66%
- Season Snowfall
- 614cm
Morzine
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 2,466m / 8,091ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 303cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 45%
- Season Snowfall
- 295cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Val d'Isère (cm) | Morzine (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 98.7 | 36 |
| December | 137.1 | 66.2 |
| January | 130 | 71.3 |
| February | 76.6 | 48.9 |
| March | 103.4 | 50.5 |
| April | 67.7 | 22.4 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Val d'Isère receives more annual snowfall (708cm) compared to Morzine (303cm) — a difference of 405cm per year. The best month for powder at Val d'Isère is December (66% probability), while Morzine's best is January (45% 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, Val d'Isère's snowiest month has been December, averaging 137.1cm but ranging from a lean 22cm in the driest winter to 233cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Morzine, the snowiest month is January, averaging 71.3cm and spanning 29cm to 120cm 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.