La Fouly ski resort
La Fouly is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Orsières. The village sits at 1600 m and the ski area (Val Ferret) tops out at 2200 m (L'Arpalle), a vertical drop of 600 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 2200 m.
Snow and season in La Fouly
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1600 m) and the slopes (2200 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of La Fouly: 1991–2020 normals
In La Fouly (1600 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.8 °C. The warmest month is August (13.3 °C on average) and the coldest February (−2.5 °C). About 1786 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (202 mm) with a minimum in September (104 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.8 °C and the absolute minimum −12.8 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.1 °C | 7.5 °C | −12.8 °C | 189 |
| Feb | −2.5 °C | 7.6 °C | −12.5 °C | 149 |
| Mar | −0.2 °C | 9.2 °C | −10.8 °C | 150 |
| Apr | 2.4 °C | 11.3 °C | −7.3 °C | 160 |
| May | 6.5 °C | 16.1 °C | −2.2 °C | 162 |
| Jun | 10.8 °C | 21.2 °C | 1.7 °C | 114 |
| Jul | 13.2 °C | 22.8 °C | 4.2 °C | 110 |
| Aug | 13.3 °C | 22.7 °C | 3.7 °C | 106 |
| Sep | 9.5 °C | 18.8 °C | 0.5 °C | 104 |
| Oct | 6.1 °C | 15.4 °C | −3.6 °C | 152 |
| Nov | 1.3 °C | 11.1 °C | −8.6 °C | 202 |
| Dec | −1.2 °C | 8.3 °C | −11.3 °C | 190 |
| Year | 4.8 °C | 22.8 °C | −12.8 °C | 1786 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Col du Grand St-Bernard (9 km, 2472 m), Les Attelas (24 km, 2734 m), Evionnaz (29 km, 482 m), adjusted to the elevation of La Fouly (1600 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Champex-Lac (12 km · 1470–2188 m)
- Weather Bruson (16 km · 1080–2200 m)
- Weather Verbier (22 km · 1500–3330 m)
- Weather Les Marécottes (23 km · 1100–2200 m)
- Weather La Tzoumaz (26 km · 1500–2200 m)
- Weather Nendaz (31 km · 1365–3330 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Bourg-Saint-Pierre
- Weather Liddes
- Weather Trient
- Weather Sembrancher
- Weather Bovernier
- Weather Val de Bagnes
- Weather Finhaut
- Weather Martigny-Combe
Frequently asked questions about the weather in La Fouly
How high is La Fouly?
The village of La Fouly is at 1600 m and the ski area rises to 2200 m (L'Arpalle), a vertical drop of 600 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in La Fouly?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (2200 m) than in the village (1600 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2200 m.
When does it snow in La Fouly?
In the village (1600 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of La Fouly?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for L'Arpalle (2200 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in La Fouly?
The warmest month in La Fouly is August, averaging 13.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −2.5 °C.
How much does it rain in La Fouly per year?
La Fouly receives about 1786 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (202 mm), the driest September (104 mm).
When is the best time to visit La Fouly?
For warmth and sunshine: August (13.3 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (−2.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.