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Arabba vs Morzine vs Santa Caterina Valfurva: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Arabba, Morzine and Santa Caterina Valfurva based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

ArabbaMorzineSanta Caterina Valfurva
CountryItalyFranceItaly
RegionDolomitesHaute-SavoieValtellina valley
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyNoNo
Nearest airportsBolzano (BZO) - approx. 100 km; Innsbruck (INN) - approx. 140 kmGeneva Airport (GVA) (75km); Annecy Mont Blanc Airport (ANC) (90km)Milan Malpensa (MXP) (~230 km); Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) (~180 km)
Ski area63 km120 km35 km
Blue slopes24 km38 km2 km
Red slopes30 km45 km27 km
Black slopes9 km13 km6 km
Ski lifts264810
Village altitude1,600 m1,395 m1,738 m
Maximum altitude3,343 m2,460 m2,880 m
Hiking trails120 km200 km–
Population2752,658204
Accommodation beds3,50017,4463,000

Key differences

  • Morzine has the largest ski area: 120 km, compared with Arabba (63 km) and Santa Caterina Valfurva (35 km).
  • Morzine has the most black slopes: 13 km, compared with Arabba (9 km) and Santa Caterina Valfurva (6 km).
  • Morzine has the most ski lifts: 48, compared with Arabba (26) and Santa Caterina Valfurva (10).
  • Santa Caterina Valfurva has the highest village: 1,738 m, compared with Arabba (1,600 m) and Morzine (1,395 m).
  • Arabba has the highest top altitude: 3,343 m, compared with Santa Caterina Valfurva (2,880 m) and Morzine (2,460 m).
  • Morzine has the most hiking trails: 200 km, compared with Arabba (120 km).
  • Morzine has the largest accommodation capacity: 17,446, compared with Arabba (3,500) and Santa Caterina Valfurva (3,000).

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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Morzine

Authentic Savoyard charm with traditional architecture, strategic gateway to the vast Portes du Soleil domain, and strong dual-season appeal for families and mountain bikers.

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Santa Caterina Valfurva

Renowned for its high-altitude snow reliability and the 'Deborah Compagnoni' World Cup slope, this village offers a peaceful alpine atmosphere within the Stelvio National Park.

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