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Alagna Valsesia vs Alpe d'Huez vs Andermatt: at a glance

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

Alagna ValsesiaAlpe d'HuezAndermatt
CountryItalyFranceSwitzerland
RegionPiedmontAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesUri
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 airportsMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP) (approx. 130 km, 1.5 - 2 hours drive); Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) (approx. 140 km, 2 hours drive)Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) (approx. 105 km / 1h30min drive); Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) (approx. 150 km / 2h drive)Zurich Airport (ZRH) (approx. 125 km / 1.5 - 2 hours); Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) (approx. 180 km / 2.5 - 3 hours)
Ski area132 km250 km180 km
Blue slopes29 km53 km47 km
Red slopes89 km74 km84 km
Black slopes14 km66 km37 km
Ski lifts208933
Village altitude1,188 m1,850 m1,147 m
Maximum altitude4,554 m3,330 m2,999 m
Hiking trails150 km250 km500 km
Population4311,7001,578
Accommodation beds2,50032,5002,678

Key differences

  • Alpe d'Huez has the largest ski area: 250 km, compared with Andermatt (180 km) and Alagna Valsesia (132 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most black slopes: 66 km, compared with Andermatt (37 km) and Alagna Valsesia (14 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most ski lifts: 89, compared with Andermatt (33) and Alagna Valsesia (20).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the highest village: 1,850 m, compared with Alagna Valsesia (1,188 m) and Andermatt (1,147 m).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the highest top altitude: 4,554 m, compared with Alpe d'Huez (3,330 m) and Andermatt (2,999 m).
  • Andermatt has the most hiking trails: 500 km, compared with Alpe d'Huez (250 km) and Alagna Valsesia (150 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the largest accommodation capacity: 32,500, compared with Andermatt (2,678) and Alagna Valsesia (2,500).

Alagna Valsesia

World-renowned for freeride off-piste skiing ('Freeride Paradise'), authentic Walser culture with historic stone and wood architecture, and direct access to the Monte Rosa massif.

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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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Andermatt

World-class freeride terrain on Gemsstock, seamless connection to Sedrun and Disentis, and high-end luxury resort development within a traditional Alpine setting.

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