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Abetone vs Alpe d'Huez vs Aprica: at a glance

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

AbetoneAlpe d'HuezAprica
CountryItalyFranceItaly
RegionTuscanyAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesLombardy
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 kmGrenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) (approx. 105 km / 1h30min drive); Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) (approx. 150 km / 2h drive)Milan Bergamo (BGY) - Orio al Serio (approx. 130 km, 2h 00m); Milan Linate (LIN) (approx. 160 km, 2h 30m)
Ski area51 km250 km50 km
Blue slopes22 km53 km28 km
Red slopes25 km74 km14 km
Black slopes3 km66 km8 km
Ski lifts228916
Village altitude1,388 m1,850 m1,687 m
Maximum altitude1,940 m3,330 m2,361 m
Hiking trails172 km250 km200 km
Population6871,7001,583
Accommodation beds2,20032,50020,000

Key differences

  • Alpe d'Huez has the largest ski area: 250 km, compared with Abetone (51 km) and Aprica (50 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most black slopes: 66 km, compared with Aprica (8 km) and Abetone (3 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most ski lifts: 89, compared with Abetone (22) and Aprica (16).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the highest village: 1,850 m, compared with Aprica (1,687 m) and Abetone (1,388 m).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the highest top altitude: 3,330 m, compared with Aprica (2,361 m) and Abetone (1,940 m).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most hiking trails: 250 km, compared with Aprica (200 km) and Abetone (172 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the largest accommodation capacity: 32,500, compared with Aprica (20,000) 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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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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Aprica

Renowned for its 'Superpanoramica' slope, sun-exposed plateaus like Pian di Gembro, and a ski-in/ski-out village layout suitable for families.

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