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Alagna Valsesia vs Avoriaz vs La Grave: at a glance

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

Alagna ValsesiaAvoriazLa Grave
CountryItalyFranceFrance
RegionPiedmontHaute-SavoieAlte Alpi
Price level€€€––
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyYesNo
Nearest airportsMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP) (approx. 130 km, 1.5 - 2 hours drive); Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) (approx. 140 km, 2 hours drive)Geneva Cointrin Airport (GVA) (approx. 95 km); Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF) (approx. 140 km)Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) (~100 km); Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) (~170 km)
Ski area132 km75 km19 km
Blue slopes29 km40 km–
Red slopes89 km15 km–
Black slopes14 km13 km19 km
Ski lifts20343
Village altitude1,188 m1,681 m1,497 m
Maximum altitude4,554 m2,466 m3,983 m
Hiking trails150 km200 km200 km
Population4312,000479
Accommodation beds2,50018,0002,200

Key differences

  • Alagna Valsesia has the largest ski area: 132 km, compared with Avoriaz (75 km) and La Grave (19 km).
  • La Grave has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Alagna Valsesia (14 km) and Avoriaz (13 km).
  • Avoriaz has the most ski lifts: 34, compared with Alagna Valsesia (20) and La Grave (3).
  • Avoriaz has the highest village: 1,681 m, compared with La Grave (1,497 m) and Alagna Valsesia (1,188 m).
  • Alagna Valsesia has the highest top altitude: 4,554 m, compared with La Grave (3,983 m) and Avoriaz (2,466 m).
  • Avoriaz has the largest accommodation capacity: 18,000, compared with Alagna Valsesia (2,500) and La Grave (2,200).

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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Avoriaz

Avoriaz is a unique, fully pedestrianized high-altitude resort known for its mimetic architecture, ski-in/ski-out convenience, and strategic location in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area.

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La Grave

World-renowned for lift-accessed off-piste and extreme freeride skiing under the iconic Meije peak, preserving a raw, non-commercialized alpine character.

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