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Alpe d'Huez vs Avoriaz vs La Clusaz: at a glance

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

Alpe d'HuezAvoriazLa Clusaz
CountryFranceFranceFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesHaute-SavoieAravis Valley
Price level€€€––
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyYesPartly
Nearest airportsGrenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) (approx. 105 km / 1h30min drive); Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) (approx. 150 km / 2h drive)Geneva Cointrin Airport (GVA) (approx. 95 km); Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF) (approx. 140 km)Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 70 km (1h15 drive); Annecy Mont-Blanc Airport (NCY) - approx. 30 km (45 min drive)
Ski area250 km75 km125 km
Blue slopes53 km40 km68 km
Red slopes74 km15 km30 km
Black slopes66 km13 km11 km
Ski lifts893449
Village altitude1,850 m1,681 m1,040 m
Maximum altitude3,330 m2,466 m2,600 m
Hiking trails250 km200 km200 km
Population1,7002,0001,663
Accommodation beds32,50018,00023,000

Key differences

  • Alpe d'Huez has the largest ski area: 250 km, compared with La Clusaz (125 km) and Avoriaz (75 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most black slopes: 66 km, compared with Avoriaz (13 km) and La Clusaz (11 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most ski lifts: 89, compared with La Clusaz (49) and Avoriaz (34).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the highest village: 1,850 m, compared with Avoriaz (1,681 m) and La Clusaz (1,040 m).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the highest top altitude: 3,330 m, compared with La Clusaz (2,600 m) and Avoriaz (2,466 m).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the most hiking trails: 250 km, compared with Avoriaz (200 km) and La Clusaz (200 km).
  • Alpe d'Huez has the largest accommodation capacity: 32,500, compared with La Clusaz (23,000) and Avoriaz (18,000).

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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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 Clusaz

Authentic alpine village charm, high-altitude Balme massif for expert skiers, and proximity to Geneva airport (90 mins).

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