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Forecast today: Clear skies
- Max temp: 5.2 °c
- Min temp: -3.9 °c
- Last snowed: Tue 24 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)
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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Clear skies |
 Generally clear |  Occasional snow |
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Occasional snow | Light snow shwr |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.1 cm | 6.7 cm | 3.4 cm | 5.2 cm | 6.6 cm | 3 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | -0.6°c | -0.6°c | -5.8°c | -2.2°c | -2.2°c | -5.5°c | -1.9°c | -1.9°c | -6.1°c | -2.6°c | -2.6°c | -6.9°c | -2.8°c | -2.8°c | -8°c | -4.1°c | -4.1°c | -9.3°c | -5.6°c | -5.6°c | -9.4°c | -6°c | -6°c | -9°c | -7.7°c | -7.7°c | -11.2°c | -8.7°c | -8.7°c | -11.7°c |
| Min temp | -5.3°c | -6.2°c | -6.7°c | -6.6°c | -6°c | -6°c | -6°c | -6.3°c | -6.7°c | -7°c | -7.1°c | -7.7°c | -7.5°c | -8°c | -9°c | -9.4°c | -9.5°c | -10.1°c | -10.3°c | -9.5°c | -9.6°c | -8.5°c | -9°c | -9.8°c | -10.2°c | -11.2°c | -11.9°c | -12.6°c | -12.1°c | -12.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.5°c | -0.6°c | -10.7°c | -10.6°c | -2.2°c | -6°c | -6°c | -1.9°c | -6.3°c | -7°c | -2.6°c | -7.1°c | -7.5°c | -2.8°c | -8°c | -9.4°c | -4.1°c | -9.5°c | -10.3°c | -5.6°c | -14°c | -13.5°c | -9.9°c | -13.9°c | -15.9°c | -11.6°c | -11.2°c | -17.3°c | -8.7°c | -16.9°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -0.6°c | -0.6°c | -5.8°c |
| Min temp | -5.3°c | -6.2°c | -6.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.5°c | -0.6°c | -10.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -2.2°c | -2.2°c | -5.5°c |
| Min temp | -6.6°c | -6°c | -6°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.6°c | -2.2°c | -6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -1.9°c | -1.9°c | -6.1°c |
| Min temp | -6°c | -6.3°c | -6.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -6°c | -1.9°c | -6.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -2.6°c | -2.6°c | -6.9°c |
| Min temp | -7°c | -7.1°c | -7.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -7°c | -2.6°c | -7.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -2.8°c | -2.8°c | -8°c |
| Min temp | -7.5°c | -8°c | -9°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.5°c | -2.8°c | -8°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -4.1°c | -4.1°c | -9.3°c |
| Min temp | -9.4°c | -9.5°c | -10.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.4°c | -4.1°c | -9.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -5.6°c | -5.6°c | -9.4°c |
| Min temp | -10.3°c | -9.5°c | -9.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.3°c | -5.6°c | -14°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 2.1 cm | 6.7 cm | 3.4 cm |
| Max temp | -6°c | -6°c | -9°c |
| Min temp | -8.5°c | -9°c | -9.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -13.5°c | -9.9°c | -13.9°c |
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| Weather | Light snow shwr |
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| Snow expected | 5.2 cm | 6.6 cm | 3 cm |
| Max temp | -7.7°c | -7.7°c | -11.2°c |
| Min temp | -10.2°c | -11.2°c | -11.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -15.9°c | -11.6°c | -11.2°c |
Resort (1205m)
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| Max temp | 4°c | 5.2°c | -0.4°c | 6.2°c | 6.9°c | -0.4°c | 6.9°c | 7.5°c | 0.5°c | 6.1°c | 6.5°c | 0°c | 6.6°c | 7°c | -0.5°c | 5.6°c | 6°c | -1.5°c | 4.3°c | 4.8°c | -1.4°c | 3.5°c | 4.2°c | -1°c | 2.2°c | 2.8°c | -2.7°c | 0.9°c | 1.6°c | -3.2°c |
| Min temp | -3.9°c | -0.4°c | -2.4°c | -2.6°c | -0.4°c | -2.1°c | -1.7°c | 0.5°c | -1.5°c | -1.9°c | 0°c | -2.1°c | -2.4°c | -0.5°c | -3.3°c | -3.8°c | -1.5°c | -4.1°c | -4.6°c | -1.4°c | -3.2°c | -2.7°c | -1°c | -3.3°c | -3.8°c | -2.9°c | -5.3°c | -5.8°c | -3.4°c | -5.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.9°c | 3.6°c | -0.4°c | -2.6°c | 5.5°c | -0.4°c | -1.7°c | 6.2°c | 0.4°c | -1.9°c | 5.5°c | 0°c | -2.4°c | 5.9°c | -0.5°c | -3.8°c | 5°c | -1.5°c | -4.6°c | 3.8°c | -1.4°c | -2.7°c | 3.1°c | -1°c | -3.8°c | 2°c | -2.9°c | -5.8°c | 0.8°c | -3.4°c |
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| Max temp | 4°c | 5.2°c | -0.4°c |
| Min temp | -3.9°c | -0.4°c | -2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.9°c | 3.6°c | -0.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.2°c | 6.9°c | -0.4°c |
| Min temp | -2.6°c | -0.4°c | -2.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.6°c | 5.5°c | -0.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.9°c | 7.5°c | 0.5°c |
| Min temp | -1.7°c | 0.5°c | -1.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.7°c | 6.2°c | 0.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.1°c | 6.5°c | 0°c |
| Min temp | -1.9°c | 0°c | -2.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.9°c | 5.5°c | 0°c |
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| Max temp | 6.6°c | 7°c | -0.5°c |
| Min temp | -2.4°c | -0.5°c | -3.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.4°c | 5.9°c | -0.5°c |
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| Max temp | 5.6°c | 6°c | -1.5°c |
| Min temp | -3.8°c | -1.5°c | -4.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.8°c | 5°c | -1.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 4.3°c | 4.8°c | -1.4°c |
| Min temp | -4.6°c | -1.4°c | -3.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.6°c | 3.8°c | -1.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 1.1 cm | 2.2 cm |
| Max temp | 3.5°c | 4.2°c | -1°c |
| Min temp | -2.7°c | -1°c | -3.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.7°c | 3.1°c | -1°c |
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| Snow expected | 2.4 cm | 2.3 cm | 1.7 cm |
| Max temp | 2.2°c | 2.8°c | -2.7°c |
| Min temp | -3.8°c | -2.9°c | -5.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.8°c | 2°c | -2.9°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 24/12/2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 days | No information | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 130 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 40 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 67 out of 74 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 07 Dec 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 27 Apr 2025 |
France
Updated 24/12
After the excellent snowfall at the start of this week, things settle down across the region for the remainder of this week. High pressure dominates throughout, meaning fine, dry and bright conditions are in store for Christmas Day and right the way through to the end of the weekend.
Temperatures will re cool, with a freezing line hovering around 1,500m overnight and spiking up to 2,000m during the midday sun – that means highs of 1-3°C can be expected at 2,000m.
Otherwise, things are holding steady with some excellent skiing conditions coming up.
The Ski Club office is closed on Friday 28 December – there will be no overviews published on this date, returning Tuesday 31 December. The Ski Club wishes you a Merry Christmas!
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