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Avoriaz vs La Grave vs Les Arcs: at a glance

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

AvoriazLa GraveLes Arcs
CountryFranceFranceFrance
RegionHaute-SavoieAlte AlpiSavoie
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreYesNoYes
Nearest airportsGeneva 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)Geneva Airport (GVA) - ~200 km (2h 30m drive); Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) - ~200 km (2h 30m drive)
Ski area75 km19 km200 km
Blue slopes40 km–104 km
Red slopes15 km–70 km
Black slopes13 km19 km26 km
Ski lifts34352
Village altitude1,681 m1,497 m1,200 m
Maximum altitude2,466 m3,983 m3,226 m
Hiking trails200 km200 km200 km
Population2,0004797,160
Accommodation beds18,0002,20050,000

Key differences

  • Les Arcs has the largest ski area: 200 km, compared with Avoriaz (75 km) and La Grave (19 km).
  • Les Arcs has the most black slopes: 26 km, compared with La Grave (19 km) and Avoriaz (13 km).
  • Les Arcs has the most ski lifts: 52, compared with Avoriaz (34) and La Grave (3).
  • Avoriaz has the highest village: 1,681 m, compared with La Grave (1,497 m) and Les Arcs (1,200 m).
  • La Grave has the highest top altitude: 3,983 m, compared with Les Arcs (3,226 m) and Avoriaz (2,466 m).
  • Les Arcs has the largest accommodation capacity: 50,000, compared with Avoriaz (18,000) and La Grave (2,200).

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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Les Arcs

High-altitude snow-sure terrain part of the 425km Paradiski area, fully pedestrianized villages, and seamless rail-to-ski access via the funicular from Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

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