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Abetone vs Folgarida vs Serre Chevalier: at a glance

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

AbetoneFolgaridaSerre Chevalier
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionTuscanySüdtirolHautes-Alpes
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 kmVerona (Valerio Catullo, VRN) ~160 km; Bergamo (Orio al Serio, BGY) ~200 kmTurin Airport (TRN), Italy (~1.5-2 hours drive); Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB), France (~2 hours drive)
Ski area51 km63 km250 km
Blue slopes22 km20 km72 km
Red slopes25 km30 km87 km
Black slopes3 km13 km32 km
Ski lifts222559
Village altitude1,388 m1,607 m1,200 m
Maximum altitude1,940 m2,180 m2,800 m
Hiking trails172 km35 km300 km
Population6872,09215,000
Accommodation beds2,2005,00051,000

Key differences

  • Serre Chevalier has the largest ski area: 250 km, compared with Folgarida (63 km) and Abetone (51 km).
  • Serre Chevalier has the most black slopes: 32 km, compared with Folgarida (13 km) and Abetone (3 km).
  • Serre Chevalier has the most ski lifts: 59, compared with Folgarida (25) and Abetone (22).
  • Folgarida has the highest village: 1,607 m, compared with Abetone (1,388 m) and Serre Chevalier (1,200 m).
  • Serre Chevalier has the highest top altitude: 2,800 m, compared with Folgarida (2,180 m) and Abetone (1,940 m).
  • Serre Chevalier has the most hiking trails: 300 km, compared with Abetone (172 km) and Folgarida (35 km).
  • Serre Chevalier has the largest accommodation capacity: 51,000, compared with Folgarida (5,000) 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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Folgarida

Direct access to the Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta with 150km of interconnected slopes, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to the Noce River for water sports.

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Serre Chevalier

One of Europe's largest ski areas combined with the historic UNESCO heritage town of Briançon, boasting 300 days of sunshine and natural thermal baths.

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