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Champoluc vs Madesimo vs Ortisei and Val Gardena: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Champoluc, Madesimo and Ortisei and Val Gardena based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

ChampolucMadesimoOrtisei and Val Gardena
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionAosta ValleyLombardyAlto Adige
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. 100 km); Milan Malpensa (MXP) (approx. 170 km)Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) (approx 150 km); Milan Linate (LIN) (approx 170 km)Bolzano (BZO) - 40 km (approx. 45 min drive); Innsbruck (INN) - 120 km (approx. 1.5-2 hour drive)
Ski area180 km60 km181 km
Blue slopes42 km22 km52 km
Red slopes114 km29 km110 km
Black slopes18 km9 km19 km
Ski lifts101279
Village altitude1,568 m1,550 m1,236 m
Maximum altitude3,275 m2,948 m2,518 m
Hiking trails200 km–600 km
Population5005974,741
Accommodation beds8,0002,5006,000

Key differences

  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the largest ski area: 181 km, compared with Champoluc (180 km) and Madesimo (60 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Champoluc (18 km) and Madesimo (9 km).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most ski lifts: 79, compared with Madesimo (12) and Champoluc (10).
  • Champoluc has the highest village: 1,568 m, compared with Madesimo (1,550 m) and Ortisei and Val Gardena (1,236 m).
  • Champoluc has the highest top altitude: 3,275 m, compared with Madesimo (2,948 m) and Ortisei and Val Gardena (2,518 m).
  • Ortisei and Val Gardena has the most hiking trails: 600 km, compared with Champoluc (200 km).
  • Champoluc has the largest accommodation capacity: 8,000, compared with Ortisei and Val Gardena (6,000) and Madesimo (2,500).

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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Madesimo

Renowned for its high snow reliability, the challenging 'Canalone' off-piste run, and its history as a retreat for poet Giosuè Carducci.

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Ortisei and Val Gardena

Famous for its vibrant pedestrian zone, traditional woodcarving heritage, and direct lift access to Seceda and Alpe di Siusi within the UNESCO Dolomites.

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