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Avoriaz vs Molveno vs Santa Maddalena, Val di Funes: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Avoriaz, Molveno, Santa Maddalena and Val di Funes based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

AvoriazMolvenoSanta Maddalena, Val di Funes
CountryFranceItalyItaly
RegionHaute-SavoieSüdtirolSouth Tyrol
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreYesPartlyNo
Nearest airportsGeneva Cointrin Airport (GVA) (approx. 95 km); Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF) (approx. 140 km)Verona Valerio Catullo (VRN) - approx. 130 km; Bolzano Dolomiti (BZO) - approx. 60 kmBolzano (BZO) - approx. 60 km; Innsbruck (INN) - approx. 120 km
Ski area75 km50 km1 km
Blue slopes40 km11 km1 km
Red slopes15 km38 km–
Black slopes13 km1 km–
Ski lifts34201
Village altitude1,681 m1,070 m1,339 m
Maximum altitude2,466 m2,339 m2,490 m
Hiking trails200 km150 km100 km
Population2,0001,108353
Accommodation beds18,0005,4081,200

Key differences

  • Avoriaz has the largest ski area: 75 km, compared with Molveno (50 km) and Santa Maddalena, Val di Funes (1 km).
  • Avoriaz has the most black slopes: 13 km, compared with Molveno (1 km).
  • Avoriaz has the most ski lifts: 34, compared with Molveno (20) and Santa Maddalena, Val di Funes (1).
  • Avoriaz has the highest village: 1,681 m, compared with Santa Maddalena, Val di Funes (1,339 m) and Molveno (1,070 m).
  • Santa Maddalena, Val di Funes has the highest top altitude: 2,490 m, compared with Avoriaz (2,466 m) and Molveno (2,339 m).
  • Avoriaz has the most hiking trails: 200 km, compared with Molveno (150 km) and Santa Maddalena, Val di Funes (100 km).
  • Avoriaz has the largest accommodation capacity: 18,000, compared with Molveno (5,408) and Santa Maddalena, Val di Funes (1,200).

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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Molveno

Renowned for its crystal-clear lake and stunning position at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites (UNESCO World Heritage). It offers a perfect blend of high-altitude alpine adventures and lakeside relaxation, frequently awarded for its environmental quality.

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