Abetone
The largest and most significant ski area in Central Italy, famous for its historic 'Zeno' slopes and dense coniferous forests.
Side-by-side comparison of Abetone and Alpe d'Huez based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.
| Abetone | Alpe d'Huez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | France |
| Region | Tuscany | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Price level | – | €€€ |
| Best for | Families, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers | Families, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers |
| Car-free centre | Partly | Partly |
| Nearest airports | Florence (FLR) - approx. 80 km; Pisa (PSA) - approx. 120 km | Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) (approx. 105 km / 1h30min drive); Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) (approx. 150 km / 2h drive) |
| Ski area | 51 km | 250 km |
| Blue slopes | 22 km | 53 km |
| Red slopes | 25 km | 74 km |
| Black slopes | 3 km | 66 km |
| Ski lifts | 22 | 89 |
| Village altitude | 1,388 m | 1,850 m |
| Maximum altitude | 1,940 m | 3,330 m |
| Hiking trails | 172 km | 250 km |
| Population | 687 | 1,700 |
| Accommodation beds | 2,200 | 32,500 |
The largest and most significant ski area in Central Italy, famous for its historic 'Zeno' slopes and dense coniferous forests.
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.
Data analysis for season: Winter
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