Temporary suspension of the municipal order for ski touring in Pierre à Ric (at Grands Montets) From 12/21/2025

Dear customers, dear partners,

Snow conditions on the Pierre à Ric sector of the Grands Montets ski area, combined with the very mild temperatures recorded daily across the area, are forcing our teams to adjust the grooming schedule in order to prioritize evening grooming work immediately after the ski area closes.

As a result, we are obligated to suspend, until further notice, the use of the Pierre à Ric route as an evening ski touring itinerary, as initially provided for in the municipal ordinance.

This restriction will come into effect this evening, Sunday, December 21st 2025.

Of course, as soon as more favorable conditions allow us to resume the usual grooming plan, we will inform you without delay.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Mostly Sunny, Partly Cloudy
-1°C
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Mostly Sunny, Partly Cloudy
0°C
Afternoon
Risk moderate
2/5
Avalanche risk
Snow height : 70 cm
Snow quality : Hard packed
Fresh snow : 0 cm
Last snow fall : 12/7/2025
Visibility :+ from 10km
Wind :10 Km/h N

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Sunday, December 21, 2025

Cloud veil, becoming increasingly cloudy at midday. At sundown moderate east-southeasterly winds in Mont-Blanc region.Elsewhere lighter winds.

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