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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc vs Champoluc vs Chiesa in Valmalenco: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Champoluc and Chiesa in Valmalenco based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Chamonix-Mont-BlancChampolucChiesa in Valmalenco
CountryFranceItalyItaly
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesAosta ValleyLombardy
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 airportsGeneva Cointrin Airport (GVA) - ~100 km (1 hour 15 minutes drive); Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) - ~220 km (2 hours 30 minutes drive)Turin Caselle (TRN) (approx. 100 km); Milan Malpensa (MXP) (approx. 170 km)Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) (approx. 140 km); Milan Linate (LIN) (approx. 150 km)
Ski area172 km180 km50 km
Blue slopes60 km42 km18 km
Red slopes70 km114 km26 km
Black slopes42 km18 km6 km
Ski lifts65109
Village altitude1,030 m1,568 m960 m
Maximum altitude4,807 m3,275 m2,370 m
Hiking trails350 km200 km150 km
Population8,6735002,361
Accommodation beds20,0008,0002,000

Key differences

  • Champoluc has the largest ski area: 180 km, compared with Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (172 km) and Chiesa in Valmalenco (50 km).
  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has the most black slopes: 42 km, compared with Champoluc (18 km) and Chiesa in Valmalenco (6 km).
  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has the most ski lifts: 65, compared with Champoluc (10) and Chiesa in Valmalenco (9).
  • Champoluc has the highest village: 1,568 m, compared with Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (1,030 m) and Chiesa in Valmalenco (960 m).
  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has the highest top altitude: 4,807 m, compared with Champoluc (3,275 m) and Chiesa in Valmalenco (2,370 m).
  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has the most hiking trails: 350 km, compared with Champoluc (200 km) and Chiesa in Valmalenco (150 km).
  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has the largest accommodation capacity: 20,000, compared with Champoluc (8,000) and Chiesa in Valmalenco (2,000).

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Birthplace of modern mountaineering at the foot of Mont Blanc, offering world-class extreme sports, a vibrant year-round alpine atmosphere, and iconic sites like Aiguille du Midi.

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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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Chiesa in Valmalenco

Home to the Snow Eagle, the world's largest cable car, and the scenic Lake Palù, offering a blend of high-altitude skiing and authentic alpine charm.

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