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Abetone vs Alagna Valsesia: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Abetone and Alagna Valsesia based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

AbetoneAlagna Valsesia
CountryItalyItaly
RegionTuscanyPiedmont
Price level–€€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartly
Nearest airportsFlorence (FLR) - approx. 80 km; Pisa (PSA) - approx. 120 kmMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP) (approx. 130 km, 1.5 - 2 hours drive); Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) (approx. 140 km, 2 hours drive)
Ski area51 km132 km
Blue slopes22 km29 km
Red slopes25 km89 km
Black slopes3 km14 km
Ski lifts2220
Village altitude1,388 m1,188 m
Maximum altitude1,940 m4,554 m
Hiking trails172 km150 km
Population687431
Accommodation beds2,2002,500

Key differences

  • Alagna Valsesia has the largest ski area: 132 km, compared with Abetone (51 km).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the most black slopes: 14 km, compared with Abetone (3 km).
  • Abetone has the most ski lifts: 22, compared with Alagna Valsesia (20).
  • Abetone has the highest village: 1,388 m, compared with Alagna Valsesia (1,188 m).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the highest top altitude: 4,554 m, compared with Abetone (1,940 m).
  • Abetone has the most hiking trails: 172 km, compared with Alagna Valsesia (150 km).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the largest accommodation capacity: 2,500, compared with Abetone (2,200).

Abetone

The largest and most significant ski area in Central Italy, famous for its historic 'Zeno' slopes and dense coniferous forests.

Alagna Valsesia

World-renowned for freeride off-piste skiing ('Freeride Paradise'), authentic Walser culture with historic stone and wood architecture, and direct access to the Monte Rosa massif.