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Alpe d'Huez vs Andermatt: at a glance

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

Alpe d'HuezAndermatt
CountryFranceSwitzerland
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesUri
Price level€€€–
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartly
Nearest airportsGrenoble 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 area250 km180 km
Blue slopes53 km47 km
Red slopes74 km84 km
Black slopes66 km37 km
Ski lifts8933
Village altitude1,850 m1,147 m
Maximum altitude3,330 m2,999 m
Hiking trails250 km500 km
Population1,7001,578
Accommodation beds32,5002,678

Key differences

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

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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