October is typically the month when we begin to see the first snowfalls across the Alps, and we start to debate whether the winter season will be a good one in terms of snow.
The 2024-25 season has had a strong start with snow falling on the glacier across the start of the month. The photo here, taken on the 6th October, shows the view from the new webcam at the top of the Bellecote Glacier.
Locals typically say that snowfall before the Démontagnée festival, is a strong early sign for a good season to come. The Démontagnée festival, held on the 19th October in Bourg St Maurice, celebrates the return of the cows from the higher pastures where they graze during the summer back down to the valley farms where they will stay safely for the winter.
Keep an eye on our socials for more snow news over the next couple of months.