Le Schnepfenried is a ski resort in the Vosges massif, in the Haut-Rhin. The ski area spans 7 km of pistes between 1,010 m and 1,258 m, served by 7 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.
Le Schnepfenried is a Vosges resort at 1,258 m, with 20 km of pistes. Its picturesque Alsatian name (the snipe meadow) reflects its local charm. A family resort accessible from the Alsace plain, offering relaxed skiing through the Vosges fir forests.
- Above Munster
- Alsace vineyards below
- Alsatian family resort
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Le Schnepfenried is a modestly sized, low-key resort: 7 km of pistes for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Le Schnepfenried's family reputation is well earned: 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. Le Schnepfenried's modest altitude, with the base at 1,010 m and the summit at 1,258 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you set off is strongly recommended. With a day lift pass for just 20€, Le Schnepfenried is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to make the most of their days without breaking the bank, it's a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short, Le Schnepfenried doesn't compete with the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
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.
