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Abetone vs Alagna Valsesia vs Alpe d'Huez: at a glance

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

AbetoneAlagna ValsesiaAlpe d'Huez
CountryItalyItalyFrance
RegionTuscanyPiedmontAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Price level–€€€€€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
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)Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) (approx. 105 km / 1h30min drive); Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) (approx. 150 km / 2h drive)
Ski area51 km132 km250 km
Blue slopes22 km29 km53 km
Red slopes25 km89 km74 km
Black slopes3 km14 km66 km
Ski lifts222089
Village altitude1,388 m1,188 m1,850 m
Maximum altitude1,940 m4,554 m3,330 m
Hiking trails172 km150 km250 km
Population6874311,700
Accommodation beds2,2002,50032,500

Key differences

  • Alpe d'Huez has the largest ski area: 250 km, compared with Alagna Valsesia (132 km) and Abetone (51 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most black slopes: 66 km, compared with Alagna Valsesia (14 km) and Abetone (3 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most ski lifts: 89, compared with Abetone (22) and Alagna Valsesia (20).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the highest village: 1,850 m, compared with Abetone (1,388 m) and Alagna Valsesia (1,188 m).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the highest top altitude: 4,554 m, compared with Alpe d'Huez (3,330 m) and Abetone (1,940 m).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most hiking trails: 250 km, compared with Abetone (172 km) and Alagna Valsesia (150 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the largest accommodation capacity: 32,500, compared with Alagna Valsesia (2,500) and Abetone (2,200).

Abetone

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

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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.

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Alpe d'Huez

Known as 'L'Ile au Soleil' for its high sunshine hours, it features the iconic Pic Blanc glacier and Europe's longest black run, the 16km Sarenne.

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