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Forecast today: Clear skies
- Max temp: 2.2 °c
- Min temp: -5.8 °c
- Last snowed: Fri 05 Dec
If you're looking for quick access to either the Les Arcs or La Plagne sides of the Paradiski ski area, there's no better place to base yourself than in either Montchavin or Les Coches.
Both are a very quick lift ride away from the double-decker Vanoise Express cable car, giving access to the treelined slopes above Peisey, which are great for bad weather and a blast when freshly groomed. The local slopes above the resorts are fairly gentle and sheltered, making this a good zone for beginners, whilst advanced skiers will want to head up towards the Roche de Mio to tackle the steeps off the sides.
Both Montchavin and Les Coches are good value bases, with lower prices than further up the hill in La Plagne. Both offer ski-in-ski-out accommodation, including a number of good value catered chalets run by British tour operators.
Evening’s are fairly subdued – if you’re looking for lively après then you’ll want to stay in La Plagne after your day on the slopes.
Resort website: www.la-plagne.com/montchavin-les-coches
Montchavin/Les Coches Piste Map
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Montchavin/Les Coches PDFTop (2989m)
| Fri 2 Jan | Sat 3 Jan | Sun 4 Jan | Mon 5 Jan | Tue 6 Jan | Wed 7 Jan | Thu 8 Jan | Fri 9 Jan | Sat 10 Jan | Sun 11 Jan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather |  Clear skies |
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Partly cloudy | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Generally clear |  Broken clouds |
Rather cloudy |
Rather cloudy | Broken clouds |
Broken clouds |
Rather cloudy |  Snow grains |
Snow grains |
Occasional snow | Snow shower |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Snow shower |
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Light snow |
Light snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.9 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm | 5.4 cm | 3.1 cm | 3.4 cm | 8.2 cm | 12 cm | 14.9 cm | 7.7 cm | 7 cm | 6.8 cm | 4.4 cm | 3.4 cm | 4.8 cm |
| Max temp | -6.9°c | -6.9°c | -11.3°c | -8.6°c | -8.6°c | -13.8°c | -10.6°c | -10.6°c | -15.3°c | -11.1°c | -11.1°c | -15°c | -14.1°c | -14.1°c | -17.7°c | -14.2°c | -14.2°c | -16.8°c | -13°c | -13°c | -13.6°c | -8.2°c | -8.1°c | -7.1°c | -8.4°c | -9°c | -10°c | -10°c | -10°c | -10.2°c |
| Min temp | -10.9°c | -11.3°c | -13.1°c | -13.8°c | -13.8°c | -15.5°c | -16.6°c | -15.4°c | -15.6°c | -15.5°c | -15°c | -15.8°c | -17.4°c | -17.7°c | -18.7°c | -18.7°c | -16.8°c | -17.9°c | -17.9°c | -14.7°c | -14.7°c | -12.2°c | -8.9°c | -8.5°c | -9°c | -10.2°c | -10.5°c | -11.9°c | -11.6°c | -11.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -18.5°c | -12.9°c | -17.1°c | -19°c | -12.8°c | -13.8°c | -16.6°c | -10.6°c | -15.4°c | -15.5°c | -11.1°c | -15°c | -17.4°c | -14.1°c | -17.7°c | -18.7°c | -19.3°c | -22.4°c | -23.7°c | -18.2°c | -19.9°c | -17.3°c | -12.4°c | -13.5°c | -14.1°c | -14.9°c | -16.5°c | -18.4°c | -15.1°c | -16.9°c |
| AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather | Clear skies |
Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | -6.9°c | -6.9°c | -11.3°c |
| Min temp | -10.9°c | -11.3°c | -13.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -18.5°c | -12.9°c | -17.1°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -8.6°c | -8.6°c | -13.8°c |
| Min temp | -13.8°c | -13.8°c | -15.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -19°c | -12.8°c | -13.8°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -10.6°c | -10.6°c | -15.3°c |
| Min temp | -16.6°c | -15.4°c | -15.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -16.6°c | -10.6°c | -15.4°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
Rather cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -11.1°c | -11.1°c | -15°c |
| Min temp | -15.5°c | -15°c | -15.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -15.5°c | -11.1°c | -15°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
Broken clouds |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -14.1°c | -14.1°c | -17.7°c |
| Min temp | -17.4°c | -17.7°c | -18.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -17.4°c | -14.1°c | -17.7°c |
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| Weather | Snow grains |
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| Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm |
| Max temp | -14.2°c | -14.2°c | -16.8°c |
| Min temp | -18.7°c | -16.8°c | -17.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -18.7°c | -19.3°c | -22.4°c |
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| Weather | Snow shower |
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| Snow expected | 5.4 cm | 3.1 cm | 3.4 cm |
| Max temp | -13°c | -13°c | -13.6°c |
| Min temp | -17.9°c | -14.7°c | -14.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -23.7°c | -18.2°c | -19.9°c |
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| Weather | Snow shower |
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| Snow expected | 8.2 cm | 12 cm | 14.9 cm |
| Max temp | -8.2°c | -8.1°c | -7.1°c |
| Min temp | -12.2°c | -8.9°c | -8.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -17.3°c | -12.4°c | -13.5°c |
| AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather | Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 7.7 cm | 7 cm | 6.8 cm |
| Max temp | -8.4°c | -9°c | -10°c |
| Min temp | -9°c | -10.2°c | -10.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -14.1°c | -14.9°c | -16.5°c |
Resort (1205m)
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Partly cloudy | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
Broken clouds |
Rather cloudy | Broken clouds |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Rather cloudy |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Snow shower |
Snow shower |
Snow shower | Snow |
Snow |
Snow | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.8 cm | 1.5 cm | 5.8 cm | 3.1 cm | 3.7 cm | 11.2 cm | 10 cm | 10.5 cm | 3.6 cm | 2.5 cm | 2.3 cm | 2.7 cm | 2.4 cm | 3.9 cm |
| Max temp | 2.2°c | 2.2°c | -2.9°c | 0.1°c | 0.2°c | -5.3°c | -1.5°c | -1.4°c | -7.1°c | -2.1°c | -2.1°c | -6.8°c | -4.3°c | -4.3°c | -7.6°c | -4°c | -4°c | -7.4°c | -2.7°c | -2.5°c | -4.8°c | 0.7°c | 1°c | -0.5°c | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -3°c | -0.8°c | -0.6°c | -4.3°c |
| Min temp | -5.8°c | -2.9°c | -3.9°c | -6.2°c | -5.3°c | -7.1°c | -10.2°c | -7.1°c | -9.2°c | -9.6°c | -6.8°c | -7.5°c | -9.1°c | -7.6°c | -9.8°c | -11.1°c | -7.5°c | -7.6°c | -7.8°c | -4.8°c | -5.5°c | -5.6°c | -0.6°c | -0.7°c | -2.8°c | -3°c | -3.8°c | -6°c | -4.4°c | -4.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.8°c | 1.9°c | -2.9°c | -5.5°c | 0.1°c | -5.3°c | -10.2°c | -1.5°c | -7.1°c | -9.6°c | -2.1°c | -6.8°c | -9.1°c | -7.7°c | -7.6°c | -11.1°c | -4°c | -7.5°c | -7.8°c | -2.7°c | -4.8°c | -5.6°c | -1.8°c | -0.6°c | -2.1°c | -2.5°c | -3°c | -6°c | -0.8°c | -4.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm |
| Max temp | 2.2°c | 2.2°c | -2.9°c |
| Min temp | -5.8°c | -2.9°c | -3.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.8°c | 1.9°c | -2.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 0.1°c | 0.2°c | -5.3°c |
| Min temp | -6.2°c | -5.3°c | -7.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.5°c | 0.1°c | -5.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -1.5°c | -1.4°c | -7.1°c |
| Min temp | -10.2°c | -7.1°c | -9.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.2°c | -1.5°c | -7.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | -2.1°c | -2.1°c | -6.8°c |
| Min temp | -9.6°c | -6.8°c | -7.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.6°c | -2.1°c | -6.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | -4.3°c | -4.3°c | -7.6°c |
| Min temp | -9.1°c | -7.6°c | -9.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.1°c | -7.7°c | -7.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.8 cm | 1.5 cm |
| Max temp | -4°c | -4°c | -7.4°c |
| Min temp | -11.1°c | -7.5°c | -7.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.1°c | -4°c | -7.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 5.8 cm | 3.1 cm | 3.7 cm |
| Max temp | -2.7°c | -2.5°c | -4.8°c |
| Min temp | -7.8°c | -4.8°c | -5.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.8°c | -2.7°c | -4.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 11.2 cm | 10 cm | 10.5 cm |
| Max temp | 0.7°c | 1°c | -0.5°c |
| Min temp | -5.6°c | -0.6°c | -0.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.6°c | -1.8°c | -0.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 3.6 cm | 2.5 cm | 2.3 cm |
| Max temp | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -3°c |
| Min temp | -2.8°c | -3°c | -3.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.1°c | -2.5°c | -3°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 05/12/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | 0.5 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 120 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 20 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 72 out of 74 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 13 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sat 25 Apr 2026 |
France
Updated 30/12
The New Year dawns bright, dry and sunny as high pressure remains over much of Europe during this time. This changes rapidly as the weekend begins, with large flows of low pressure and cold air moving in from the East. This will bring excellent snow totals to much of the French Alps.
Snow will begin on Friday with around 20cm down. This will then increase to up to 1m down over higher ground, snow continuing into Sunday with another 15cm forecast. The freezing line will rise to around 2,000m throughout this period however snowfall is expected to reach lower down the hill too.
This snow will fall on a persistent weak layer and layers of facets within the snowpack that have already triggered avalanches over the festive period. Expect the avalanche warning to rise greatly in the coming days, and the snowpack to take a long time to settle – plan all back country travel and check your local avalanche forecast before heading out.
Snowfall is expected to continue in the new week after a brief flurry of sunshine on Monday, with temperatures plummeting as the freezing line hits below sea level.
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