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Abetone vs Bardonecchia vs Champéry: at a glance

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

AbetoneBardonecchiaChampéry
CountryItalyItalySwitzerland
RegionTuscanyPiedmontWallis
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyNo
Nearest airportsFlorence (FLR) - approx. 80 km; Pisa (PSA) - approx. 120 kmTurin Caselle (TRN) (95 km); Milan Malpensa (MXP) (200 km)Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 120 km (1h 30min drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 55 km (45min drive)
Ski area51 km100 km650 km
Blue slopes22 km54 km310 km
Red slopes25 km38 km210 km
Black slopes3 km8 km60 km
Ski lifts2223196
Village altitude1,388 m1,312 m1,055 m
Maximum altitude1,940 m2,800 m2,254 m
Hiking trails172 km200 km800 km
Population6872,8841,399
Accommodation beds2,20035,0004,500

Key differences

  • Champéry has the largest ski area: 650 km, compared with Bardonecchia (100 km) and Abetone (51 km).
  • Champéry has the most black slopes: 60 km, compared with Bardonecchia (8 km) and Abetone (3 km).
  • Champéry has the most ski lifts: 196, compared with Bardonecchia (23) and Abetone (22).
  • Abetone has the highest village: 1,388 m, compared with Bardonecchia (1,312 m) and Champéry (1,055 m).
  • Bardonecchia has the highest top altitude: 2,800 m, compared with Champéry (2,254 m) and Abetone (1,940 m).
  • Champéry has the most hiking trails: 800 km, compared with Bardonecchia (200 km) and Abetone (172 km).
  • Bardonecchia has the largest accommodation capacity: 35,000, compared with Champéry (4,500) 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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Bardonecchia

Host of 2006 Olympic snowboarding events, high-altitude reliability, diverse terrain across three sectors, and excellent family-friendly facilities.

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Champéry

Authentic alpine charm with traditional chalets, direct access to the massive Portes du Soleil ski domain, and high-quality sports infrastructure at the Palladium.

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