Val Thorens 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.
Val Thorens
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 3,230m / 10,598ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 649cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 59%
- Season Snowfall
- 537cm
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 | Val Thorens (cm) | Serre Chevalier (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 84.2 | 77.3 |
| December | 122.9 | 84.4 |
| January | 112.9 | 75.1 |
| February | 65.2 | 57.8 |
| March | 90.6 | 72.4 |
| April | 61.5 | 48.5 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Val Thorens receives more annual snowfall (649cm) compared to Serre Chevalier (464cm) — a difference of 185cm per year. The best month for powder at Val Thorens is December (59% 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, 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 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.