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Aprica vs Pontresina vs Prato Nevoso: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Aprica, Pontresina and Prato Nevoso based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

ApricaPontresinaPrato Nevoso
CountryItalySwitzerlandItaly
RegionLombardyCanton of GrisonsLigurian Alps
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 Bergamo (BGY) - Orio al Serio (approx. 130 km, 2h 00m); Milan Linate (LIN) (approx. 160 km, 2h 30m)Zürich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 200 km; Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - approx. 200 kmCuneo Levaldigi (CUF) (~50km); Turin Caselle (TRN) (~140km)
Ski area50 km36 km130 km
Blue slopes28 km–48 km
Red slopes14 km27 km67 km
Black slopes8 km9 km15 km
Ski lifts16524
Village altitude1,687 m1,805 m1,436 m
Maximum altitude2,361 m4,049 m2,085 m
Hiking trails200 km580 km100 km
Population1,5832,077600
Accommodation beds20,0004,00012,500

Key differences

  • Prato Nevoso has the largest ski area: 130 km, compared with Aprica (50 km) and Pontresina (36 km).
  • Prato Nevoso has the most black slopes: 15 km, compared with Pontresina (9 km) and Aprica (8 km).
  • Prato Nevoso has the most ski lifts: 24, compared with Aprica (16) and Pontresina (5).
  • Pontresina has the highest village: 1,805 m, compared with Aprica (1,687 m) and Prato Nevoso (1,436 m).
  • Pontresina has the highest top altitude: 4,049 m, compared with Aprica (2,361 m) and Prato Nevoso (2,085 m).
  • Pontresina has the most hiking trails: 580 km, compared with Aprica (200 km) and Prato Nevoso (100 km).
  • Aprica has the largest accommodation capacity: 20,000, compared with Prato Nevoso (12,500) and Pontresina (4,000).

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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Pontresina

Historic alpine architecture, gateway to the Bernina Massif, high-altitude mountaineering, and world-class cross-country skiing infrastructure.

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Prato Nevoso

Prato Nevoso is a family-friendly resort in the Mondolè Ski area, famous for its sunny 'Conca' basin, night skiing, and one of Italy's top-rated snowparks.

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