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Abetone vs Alpe d'Huez: at a glance

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

AbetoneAlpe d'Huez
CountryItalyFrance
RegionTuscanyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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 kmGrenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) (approx. 105 km / 1h30min drive); Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) (approx. 150 km / 2h drive)
Ski area51 km250 km
Blue slopes22 km53 km
Red slopes25 km74 km
Black slopes3 km66 km
Ski lifts2289
Village altitude1,388 m1,850 m
Maximum altitude1,940 m3,330 m
Hiking trails172 km250 km
Population6871,700
Accommodation beds2,20032,500

Key differences

  • Alpe d'Huez has the largest ski area: 250 km, compared with Abetone (51 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most black slopes: 66 km, compared with Abetone (3 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most ski lifts: 89, compared with Abetone (22).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the highest village: 1,850 m, compared with Abetone (1,388 m).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the highest top altitude: 3,330 m, compared with Abetone (1,940 m).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most hiking trails: 250 km, compared with Abetone (172 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the largest accommodation capacity: 32,500, 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.

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.