Launch of the 2025-2026 Winter Season
The first snowflakes have fallen on the mountains of Haute-Savoie, the winter season officially begins as of November 2025, with some high-altitude areas opening very early.
In Haute-Savoie, openings mostly occur in December, with some resorts offering a pre-opening depending on snow cover.
Selected Opening Dates in Haute-Savoie
Here is an overview of the main resorts in Haute-Savoie with their announced dates for 2025-2026:
- Avoriaz: from December 12, 2025, to April 19, 2026.
- Chamonix: from November 21 to May 3, 2026.
- Châtel: from December 20, 2025, to April 19, 2026.
- Combloux: from December 20, 2025, to March 22, 2026.
- Flaine: from December 6, 2025, to April 19, 2026.
- La Chapelle d’Abondance: from December 19, 2025, to March 21, 2026.
- La Clusaz: from December 13, 2025, to April 26, 2026.
- Le Grand‑Bornand: from December 13, 2025, to April 10, 2026.
- Le Praz de Lys – Sommand: From December 20, 2025, to April 6, 2026.
- Les Carroz: from December 13, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
- Les Contamines‑Montjoie: from December 20, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
- Les Gets: from December 20, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
- Les Houches: from December 20, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
- Manigod: from December 20, 2025, to April 3, 2026.
- Megève: from December 20, 2025, to April 6, 2026.
- Morillon: from December 20, 2025, to April 6, 2026.
- Morzine: from December 20, 2025, to April 6, 2026.
- Praz sur Arly: from December 20, 2025, to April 6, 2026.
- Saint Gervais: from December 13, 2025, to April 6, 2026.
- Samoëns: from December 13, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
- Semnoz: from December 12, 2025, to March 21, 2026
- Sixt: from December 20, 2025, to March 8, 2026
Please note, these dates are provided based on information found on the various resorts’ websites. They are indicative and subject to sufficient snow coverage.
What to Keep in Mind to Plan Your Stay Well?
- If you want to ski early in the season, favor resorts announcing an opening in early December.
- For a later or longer stay, target those whose closing dates are pushed back to April or even later.
- Always check snow conditions a few days before departure: even resorts with announced openings may be delayed.
- Remember to book accommodation and lift passes early: official opening periods can generate a surge of visitors.
- For families or “quiet” stays, a slightly later opening is not a drawback; it often allows finding better deals.
Article mis à jour le 2 January 2026
