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La Giettaz en Aravis Snow History

45.88° N 6.53° E

Weather Forecast for La Giettaz en Aravis at 1586 m altitude

Next snow in La Giettaz en Aravis:
0.7 cm on Thu 8th
Issued:
1 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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Is La Giettaz en Aravis snowsure?

The snowiest week in La Giettaz en Aravis is week 2 of December. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 36 cm of snowfall. Check out the La Giettaz en Aravis Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in La Giettaz en Aravis

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December27 cm2.5 days
January27 cm2.6 days
February22 cm2.6 days
March20 cm2.4 days
April10 cm1.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in La Giettaz en Aravis during October (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of October for La Giettaz en Aravis is 2 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. La Giettaz typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1586m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3174m) is a long way above the mid altitude of La Giettaz. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the first week of October but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of October. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in La Giettaz during week one of October with average maximum temperature 9.6°C and minimum temperature 7.7°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in La Giettaz en Aravis and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

La Giettaz en Aravis

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in La Giettaz en Aravis and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in La Giettaz en Aravis are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in La Giettaz en Aravis and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in La Giettaz en Aravis are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at La Giettaz en Aravis and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in La Giettaz en Aravis are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.