La Poya (Chamonix)
Plan your trip to La Poya (Chamonix) in Chamonix Valley, France. Live snow reports, lift passes, piste maps, ski schools and chalets.
- Location
- Chamonix Valley, France, The Alps
- Coordinates
- 46.017160, 6.915699
- Area
- 2 km²
Resort Stats
- Top Elevation
- 1501m
- Bottom Elevation
- 1347m
- Vertical Drop
- 154m
- Total Piste
- 2.1 km
- Easy Runs
- 4
- Intermediate Runs
- 2
- Advanced Runs
- 1
- Lifts
- 2
Weather & Climate in La Poya (Chamonix)
The warmest temperatures in La Poya (Chamonix) occur in July, averaging 12.7°C (up to 18.3°C). The coolest conditions are in January at -6.8°C.
The driest weather conditions are typically in January with average rainfall of 73.5mm. Average humidity: 72.3%.
Monthly Temperatures
- January: -6.8°C (rainfall: 73.5mm)
- February: -3.6°C (rainfall: 82.0mm)
- March: -2.1°C (rainfall: 80.6mm)
- April: 1.0°C (rainfall: 89.1mm)
- May: 6.0°C (rainfall: 143.0mm)
- June: 10.8°C (rainfall: 124.8mm)
- July: 12.7°C (rainfall: 124.2mm)
- August: 12.3°C (rainfall: 155.6mm)
- September: 8.3°C (rainfall: 102.3mm)
- October: 4.4°C (rainfall: 129.6mm)
- November: -1.5°C (rainfall: 79.7mm)
- December: -5.6°C (rainfall: 108.1mm)
Recommended Packing List for La Poya (Chamonix)
Based on average temperature of 3.0°C, typical conditions, humidity 75%.
- Heavy layers & thermal clothing - temperatures around 3°C require warm insulation
- Warm hat & ski gloves - critical for cold mountain conditions
- Ski goggles - essential for visibility on the slopes
- Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF - protection from mountain UV at altitude
- Waterproof ski boots - well-fitted for comfort on long ski days
- Layered ski clothing - moisture-wicking base, insulating mid, waterproof outer
- Ski helmet - essential for safety on all pistes
- First aid kit - basic medical supplies for remote areas
- Hand warmers - useful for cold chairlift rides
- Camera or GoPro - capture your skiing memories on the slopes
Nearby Resorts in Chamonix Valley
- Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix)
- Balme - Vallorcine - 31 km²
- Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) - 41 km²
- Les Bossons
- Les Chosalets (Chamonix) - 0 km²
- Les Grands Montets - 26 km²
- Les Houches - Saint-Gervais - 36 km²
- Les Planards (Chamonix) - 2 km²
- Le Tourchet (Chamonix) - 1 km²
- Passy - Plaine Joux - 8 km²
- Vormaine - 2 km²