Before booking a ski trip to Gérardmer, the same question comes up every year: will the Mauselaine ski area have enough snow to ski on? Here’s what the official source, Gérardmer Stations, says about the size of the ski area, the lifts, and the markers to watch when planning for the season.
The Mauselaine ski area at a glance
The Mauselaine alpine sector, operated by Gérardmer Stations, has 22 connected slopes over 35 km, split into 10 green runs, 2 blue, 8 red and 2 black. The area is served by 18 lifts: 2 chairlifts, including a 6-seat express chairlift, and 16 drag lifts. These figures match the data published for the 2025-2026 season on gerardmer-ski.com, the operator’s official website.
For parking, 1,200 free spaces are available at the foot of the slopes. A free shuttle serves the Mauselaine car park during the February school holidays, only when the lifts are running.
Alongside the alpine sector, Gérardmer also runs a Nordic ski area in the Bas-Rupts sector: 40 km of marked trails for classic and skating technique. It includes snowshoe trails, a toboggan run, plus introductory biathlon and ski jumping sessions run by the École du Ski Français in Gérardmer.
To compare with a neighbouring, higher-altitude ski area, our article on snow conditions in La Bresse covers the Hohneck sector and its machine-made snow.
Opening, closing and live updates
Gérardmer Stations doesn’t publish a fixed opening or closing calendar: the decision depends on actual snow conditions on the slopes. The official site shows live, sector by sector (Front de neige, Grand-Haut, Chaume Francis, Grouvelin), the number of open slopes and lifts, with a precise update date each time the page changes.
This is different from a calendar fixed in advance: it’s best to check the snow and skiability page on the official site in the days before departure, especially in December or March, transitional periods when opening or closing dates can shift from one week to the next. During the season, the online piste map shows, slope by slope, whether it’s open or closed, along with the time of the last update.
In between, the resort also regularly publishes news updates: resumption of operations, work on a lift, or changes to opening times. These updates complement the skiability table to help decide whether to book now or wait a few more days.
Prices and how the lifts work
Lift ticket offices are open from 8:45am to 4:30pm. A day pass covers 9am to 4:30pm, and a half-day pass covers 9am-1pm or 1pm-4:30pm. The magnetic card that holds the pass costs 2 euros and stays valid indefinitely, with online top-ups. For a 6-consecutive-day pass, the 6th day is free. Daily insurance (Assur’Glisse) costs 3 euros, or 25 euros for the full season.
To compare these prices with other Vosges ski resorts, see our Vosges ski pass comparison.
Equipment rental and ski lessons
Gérardmer Stations runs its own rental shop, Loc’Skis, located at the foot of the Mauselaine slopes and open the same hours as the lift ticket offices, from 8:30am to 5pm. Group and private lessons are run by the École du Ski Français in Gérardmer, based at the front de neige. In the Bas-Rupts Nordic sector, biathlon and ski jumping taster sessions are run separately, with dedicated access for families who want to try it without their own equipment.
For beginners skiing for the first time, it’s best to book a lesson ahead of a stay during school holiday periods: slots fill up fast as soon as the ski area reports good snow conditions.
What to do in Gérardmer beyond the slopes
A ski trip to Gérardmer also works well with other outings depending on the time of year. In late January, the Fantastic Festival Gérardmer livens up the town during the same period as peak ski season, with screenings and queues to expect in the town centre. The rest of the year, the town stays active: the Fête des Jonquilles in spring, the Apéros Électro by the lake in summer, or the 14 August fireworks mark the calendar once the ski season ends.
Stay informed before you go
- Official snow conditions and skiability page: slope and lift status, sector by sector
- Online piste map, updated with the time of the last refresh
- Ski area webcams, accessible from the official site
- Lift pass prices page for in-season passes
To plan ahead for the same question on the La Bresse side, our guide to snow conditions in La Bresse remains the complementary reference for the massif.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Mauselaine ski area usually open?
Operator Gérardmer Stations announces the date itself on gerardmer-ski.com as soon as snow cover allows. There is no fixed date: check the official site in late autumn for the current season.
How many slopes does the Mauselaine alpine sector have?
22 connected slopes over 35 km (10 green, 2 blue, 8 red, 2 black), served by 18 lifts: 2 chairlifts, including a 6-seat express chairlift, and 16 drag lifts, according to official data for the 2025-2026 season.
Does Gérardmer also have a Nordic ski area?
Yes, in the Bas-Rupts sector: 40 km of marked Nordic trails for classic and skating technique, plus snowshoeing, tobogganing, and introductory biathlon and ski jumping sessions.