As April draws to a close, the 2025/26 ski season is reaching its final chapter. According to reports from PlanetSKI, major destinations including Les Arcs, La Plagne, and Verbier concluded their winter operations on Sunday, April 26. While the primary season is winding down, some regions continue to offer quality spring skiing.
In Tignes and Val d'Isere, conditions remain favorable for those seeking late-season turns. Reader reports indicate classic spring cycles: firm, groomed runs in the early morning that soften under the afternoon sun. Despite the warm temperatures, off-piste enthusiasts can still find pockets of spring snow. Tignes is currently hosting the Tignes Unlimited Festival, which runs through May 3, 2026, offering a mix of slope-side DJ sets and open-air concerts.
Resorts scheduled to close by Sunday, May 3, include Tignes, Argentiere, Cervinia, Engelberg, Ischgl, and Pitztal. However, the season extends further for glacier-based destinations. Austria’s Stubai, Kaunertal, and Kitzsteinhorn are slated to remain open through May, with Hintertux and Zermatt maintaining year-round availability depending on weather conditions.
Across the Atlantic, the US Rockies have seen a shift in late-season planning. While resorts like Alta and Big Sky closed on April 26, others have extended their schedules following recent storms. Arapahoe Basin and Copper Mountain in Colorado are both operating through May 3, with A-Basin reaching a 194-day season. In California, Mammoth Mountain remains open, though backcountry travelers are urged to exercise caution; the Flathead Avalanche Center has warned of elevated avalanche risks above 6,000 feet due to recent spring snowfall.
