France avalanche bulletin

35 regions · Bulletin date 08.06.2026

European standard used across avalanche warning services.

1 — Generally stable conditions
Triggering is generally possible only from high additional loads in isolated areas of very steep, extreme terrain.
2 — Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features
Triggering is possible, primarily from high additional loads, particularly on indicated steep slopes.
3 — Dangerous avalanche conditions
Triggering is possible, even from low additional loads, particularly on indicated steep slopes. Large natural avalanches are possible.
4 — Very dangerous avalanche conditions
Triggering is likely, even from low additional loads, on many steep slopes. Large and very large natural avalanches can be expected.
5 — Extraordinary avalanche conditions
Numerous very large and often extremely large natural avalanches can be expected, even in moderately steep terrain.