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Cervinia vs Champoluc vs Valtournenche: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Cervinia, Champoluc and Valtournenche based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

CerviniaChampolucValtournenche
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionAosta ValleyAosta ValleyAosta 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 centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsTurin Caselle (TRN) - approx. 118 km (1h 30m - 2h drive); Milan Malpensa (MXP) - approx. 185 km (2h - 2h 30m drive)Turin Caselle (TRN) (approx. 100 km); Milan Malpensa (MXP) (approx. 170 km)Turin Airport (TRN) (~110 km); Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) (~160 km)
Ski area154 km180 km54 km
Blue slopes32 km42 km17 km
Red slopes107 km114 km35 km
Black slopes15 km18 km2 km
Ski lifts16109
Village altitude2,050 m1,568 m1,524 m
Maximum altitude3,883 m3,275 m3,883 m
Hiking trails200 km200 km200 km
Population7435002,178
Accommodation beds5,3008,00021,000

Key differences

  • Champoluc has the largest ski area: 180 km, compared with Cervinia (154 km) and Valtournenche (54 km).
  • Champoluc has the most black slopes: 18 km, compared with Cervinia (15 km) and Valtournenche (2 km).
  • Cervinia has the most ski lifts: 16, compared with Champoluc (10) and Valtournenche (9).
  • Cervinia has the highest village: 2,050 m, compared with Champoluc (1,568 m) and Valtournenche (1,524 m).
  • Valtournenche has the largest accommodation capacity: 21,000, compared with Champoluc (8,000) and Cervinia (5,300).

Cervinia

World-renowned high-altitude skiing, seamless connection to Zermatt, and a long winter season extending into early May.

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Champoluc

Main resort of Val d'Ayas offering access to the extensive Monterosa Ski area, renowned for its authentic alpine atmosphere, high-altitude intermediate slopes, and excellent off-piste terrain.

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Valtournenche

Directly linked to the international Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche Zermatt ski area, it offers high-altitude skiing with one of the longest runs in Europe (Reine Blanche) and a traditional alpine atmosphere.

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