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Champoluc vs Folgarida vs Serre Chevalier: at a glance

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

ChampolucFolgaridaSerre Chevalier
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionAosta ValleySüdtirolHautes-Alpes
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. 100 km); Milan Malpensa (MXP) (approx. 170 km)Verona (Valerio Catullo, VRN) ~160 km; Bergamo (Orio al Serio, BGY) ~200 kmTurin Airport (TRN), Italy (~1.5-2 hours drive); Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB), France (~2 hours drive)
Ski area180 km63 km250 km
Blue slopes42 km20 km72 km
Red slopes114 km30 km87 km
Black slopes18 km13 km32 km
Ski lifts102559
Village altitude1,568 m1,607 m1,200 m
Maximum altitude3,275 m2,180 m2,800 m
Hiking trails200 km35 km300 km
Population5002,09215,000
Accommodation beds8,0005,00051,000

Key differences

  • Serre Chevalier has the largest ski area: 250 km, compared with Champoluc (180 km) and Folgarida (63 km).
  • Serre Chevalier has the most black slopes: 32 km, compared with Champoluc (18 km) and Folgarida (13 km).
  • Serre Chevalier has the most ski lifts: 59, compared with Folgarida (25) and Champoluc (10).
  • Folgarida has the highest village: 1,607 m, compared with Champoluc (1,568 m) and Serre Chevalier (1,200 m).
  • Champoluc has the highest top altitude: 3,275 m, compared with Serre Chevalier (2,800 m) and Folgarida (2,180 m).
  • Serre Chevalier has the most hiking trails: 300 km, compared with Champoluc (200 km) and Folgarida (35 km).
  • Serre Chevalier has the largest accommodation capacity: 51,000, compared with Champoluc (8,000) and Folgarida (5,000).

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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Folgarida

Direct access to the Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta with 150km of interconnected slopes, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to the Noce River for water sports.

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Serre Chevalier

One of Europe's largest ski areas combined with the historic UNESCO heritage town of Briançon, boasting 300 days of sunshine and natural thermal baths.

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