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3.4 ⭐
⛷ Vosges

Le Lac Blanc

📍 Haut-Rhin
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
6
40%
Green
1
7%
Blue
7
47%
Red
1
7%
Black
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15
Number of runs
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14 km
Skiable runs
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900m
Village altitude
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1,200m
Summit
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9
Lifts
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20€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Very affordable (1/10) · SnowFinder index from € (the cheapest) to €€€€€ (the most expensive)
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Practical information

Le Lac Blanc is a ski resort in the Vosges massif, in Haut-Rhin. The ski area spans 14 km of runs between 900 m and 1,200 m, served by 9 lifts. Day lift pass 20€ per adult.

* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.

About Le Lac Blanc

Le Lac Blanc is a Vosges resort at 1,220 m, taking its name from the glacial lake nearby. Its 20 km of runs are well oriented to the north. Breathtaking views over the Alsace plain and the Alps on clear days. A resort much loved by Alsatians for its proximity to Colmar.

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  • Views over the Rhine and Germany
  • Lac Blanc natural setting
  • Affordable Alsace resort
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Did you know?
Surprising fact: Charles Diebold, who founded the first ski school at Le Lac Blanc in 1925, later went on to set up the experimental resort of Val d'Isère in 1932-33, where he named his lessons "cours vosgiens" as a nod to his Alsatian roots.
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our view of Le Lac Blanc

Le Lac Blanc is a low-key resort on a modest scale: 14 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where you come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. The family reputation of Le Lac Blanc is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Vosges for laying the foundations of skiing with children. The modest altitude of Le Lac Blanc, starting at 900 m with the summit at 1,200 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside that window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 20€, Le Lac Blanc is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to fit in plenty of days without breaking the bank, it is a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short: Le Lac Blanc doesn't rival the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather at Le Lac Blanc
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
70
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📍 Village (900 m) vs Summit (1,200 m)
🏘 In the village
Snow cover varies from year to year: check before you go.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
900 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
70 cm avg.

The moderate altitude makes snow cover sensitive to climate variations. Favour January–February. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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