Unstable snow cover in most of the Alps and Pyrenees On Sunday, 11 January, the avalanche risk index is ‘high’ (level 4 out of 5) in most of the Alps and Pyrenees.

Meteo France Bourg St Maurice has warned of a dangerous avalanche situation developing in the Savoie (and no doubt in other areas) for the coming weekend and early next week.

We've all heard the ancients, some of whom have lived in resort since at least last season, pontificate on whether the current winter is good or bad or whether winters ain't what they were but a reana

Due to advances in electronics portable metabolic carts (met carts for short) are becoming more common at prices that clubs, coaches and even individuals can support.

Northern Alps Despite nearly three weeks with little to no significant precipitation, snow cover in the Northern Alps has remained relatively resilient, especially at high altitude where it is still c

There was a large avalanche at the Col du Lauteret this afternoon in the north facing Combeynot face.

There have been a number of serious avalanches across the French Alps today, Friday 26 December, causing multiple injuries and fatalities.

According to the Swiss Avalanche Research institute the Swiss Alps are experiencing an unusually poor snow cover and a generally low risk of avalanches.

⚠️ Météo-France has placed the Hautes-Alpes department on yellow alert for avalanches from Friday 26 December 2025. The Queyras mountain range has been placed on risk level 4/5 in certain areas.

France’s mountain snow cover heading into the end of December is variable and strongly dependent on the massif and altitude.