Best Skiing in France in May
In May only a handful of high-altitude and glacier areas are still open in the northern hemisphere, and conditions depend heavily on how much snow fell over the winter.
Slopes are quiet, but check each resort's closing date before you book.
Top resorts in France for May snow
2 resorts in France are open in May with at least 30 cm of typical snow depth. Ranked 60% on snow depth, 20% on top elevation and 20% on piste kilometres.
| # | Resort | Snow depth | Top |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Deux Alpes | 53 cm | 3,600 m |
| 2 | Val Thorens - Orelle | 40 cm | 3,230 m |
Snow depth, snowfall and temperature are 2020-24 monthly averages from Open-Meteo's historical weather data at each resort's coordinates. They are modelled values for the area, not the resort's own snow reports, so treat them as a guide to typical conditions.