Val Thorens vs Les Menuires — 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 Thorens
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 3,230m / 10,598ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 649cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 59%
- Season Snowfall
- 537cm
Les Menuires
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 3,230m / 10,598ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 577cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 57%
- Season Snowfall
- 515cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Val Thorens (cm) | Les Menuires (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 84.2 | 75 |
| December | 122.9 | 116 |
| January | 112.9 | 112.5 |
| February | 65.2 | 65.7 |
| March | 90.6 | 93.5 |
| April | 61.5 | 52.2 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Val Thorens receives more annual snowfall (649cm) compared to Les Menuires (577cm) — a difference of 72cm per year. The best month for powder at Val Thorens is December (59% probability), while Les Menuires's best is December (57% 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 Thorens's snowiest month has been December, averaging 122.9cm but ranging from a lean 8cm in the driest winter to 200cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Les Menuires, the snowiest month is December, averaging 116cm and spanning 8cm to 213cm 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.