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Alagna Valsesia vs Aprica vs Arabba: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Alagna Valsesia, Aprica and Arabba based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Alagna ValsesiaApricaArabba
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionPiedmontLombardyDolomites
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)Milan Bergamo (BGY) - Orio al Serio (approx. 130 km, 2h 00m); Milan Linate (LIN) (approx. 160 km, 2h 30m)Bolzano (BZO) - approx. 100 km; Innsbruck (INN) - approx. 140 km
Ski area132 km50 km63 km
Blue slopes29 km28 km24 km
Red slopes89 km14 km30 km
Black slopes14 km8 km9 km
Ski lifts201626
Village altitude1,188 m1,687 m1,600 m
Maximum altitude4,554 m2,361 m3,343 m
Hiking trails150 km200 km120 km
Population4311,583275
Accommodation beds2,50020,0003,500

Key differences

  • Alagna Valsesia has the largest ski area: 132 km, compared with Arabba (63 km) and Aprica (50 km).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the most black slopes: 14 km, compared with Arabba (9 km) and Aprica (8 km).
  • Arabba has the most ski lifts: 26, compared with Alagna Valsesia (20) and Aprica (16).
  • Aprica has the highest village: 1,687 m, compared with Arabba (1,600 m) and Alagna Valsesia (1,188 m).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the highest top altitude: 4,554 m, compared with Arabba (3,343 m) and Aprica (2,361 m).
  • Aprica has the most hiking trails: 200 km, compared with Alagna Valsesia (150 km) and Arabba (120 km).
  • Aprica has the largest accommodation capacity: 20,000, compared with Arabba (3,500) 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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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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Arabba

Arabba is a premier hub for the Sellaronda and Great War ski tours, offering direct access to the Marmolada glacier and some of the most technical black runs in the Dolomites.

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