Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Well below normal33rd percentile
December
Below normal43rd percentile
January
About normal48th percentile
February
About normal48th percentile
March
About normal47th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
171 cmthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical2,240 m 1,035 m to 3,275 m
- Skiable terrain680 ha
- Average snowfall762 cm a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts18
- Marked runs64 40 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner38%15 km
- Intermediate31%12 km
- Advanced32%13 km
Getting there
GVA
Drive from Genevaregional airport
1 h 2790 km
GVA
Train from Genevaregional airport
3 h 18
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gembarely
Powdera little
Groomersa little
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakingstrongly
Villageoutstanding
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 8 cm | 2 cm – 16 cm | 0 °C | 45% |
| December | 25 cm | 8 cm – 59 cm | -2 °C | 48% |
| January | 89 cm | 52 cm – 167 cm | -3 °C | 52% |
| February | 145 cm | 84 cm – 236 cm | -3 °C | 52% |
| March | 187 cm | 121 cm – 279 cm | -2 °C | 46% |
| April | 171 cm | 88 cm – 262 cm | 1 °C | 41% |
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