Many skiers dream of hitting the slopes in brilliant sunshine and azure skies. While some resorts are renowned for their exceptional snow cover, others offer record levels of sunshine, so you can enjoy the mountains without ever taking off your sunglasses. And once again this year, one resort stands out as the sunniest in France: Les Arcsin Savoie.
Located in the heart of the Northern Alps, the Savoyard resort of Les Arcs dominates the rankings, with an average of 200 hours of sunshine per month between February and April, a figure that exceeds all other French resorts.
With fresh powder and glorious sunshine, skiers here enjoy ideal conditions for combining the pleasure of skiing with breathtaking panoramic views.
Sunshine and excellent snow cover for Les Arcs
Contrary to popular belief, the sunniest resorts are not necessarily those with the least snow. Les Arcs also enjoy very good snow cover, with an average of 227 cm of snow per month between February and April.
A perfect balance that makes it the destination of choice for anyone who doesn't want to choose between heavy snow and long sunny days.
While Les Arcs tops the rankings, other resorts also boast an excellent ratio of snow to sunshine. These include :
- Tignes and Val d'Isère (Savoie), with 244 cm of average snow cover and 158 h of monthly sunshine
- Vaujany (Isère), combining 240 cm of snow and 156 hours of sunshine
- L'Alpe d'Huez (Isère), often nicknamed the "sun island", with 240 cm of snow and 156 hours of sunshine
- La Rosière (Savoie), famous for its exceptional panoramic views and access to Italy, which recorded 214 cm of snow and 158 hours of sunshine.
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