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Courchevel vs La Clusaz vs Megève: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Courchevel, La Clusaz and Megève based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

CourchevelLa ClusazMegève
CountryFranceFranceFrance
RegionSavoieAravis ValleyRhône-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 airportsGeneva Cointrin Airport (GVA) (~140 km); Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF) (~110 km)Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 70 km (1h15 drive); Annecy Mont-Blanc Airport (NCY) - approx. 30 km (45 min drive)Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) - approx. 70 km (1 hour drive); Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF) - approx. 90 km (1 hour 15 minutes drive)
Ski area150 km125 km445 km
Blue slopes54 km68 km135 km
Red slopes47 km30 km175 km
Black slopes16 km11 km70 km
Ski lifts5849108
Village altitude1,100 m1,040 m1,027 m
Maximum altitude3,054 m2,600 m2,485 m
Hiking trails150 km200 km150 km
Population2,3101,6632,893
Accommodation beds40,00023,00034,000

Key differences

  • Megève has the largest ski area: 445 km, compared with Courchevel (150 km) and La Clusaz (125 km).
  • Megève has the most black slopes: 70 km, compared with Courchevel (16 km) and La Clusaz (11 km).
  • Megève has the most ski lifts: 108, compared with Courchevel (58) and La Clusaz (49).
  • Courchevel has the highest village: 1,100 m, compared with La Clusaz (1,040 m) and Megève (1,027 m).
  • Courchevel has the highest top altitude: 3,054 m, compared with La Clusaz (2,600 m) and Megève (2,485 m).
  • La Clusaz has the most hiking trails: 200 km, compared with Courchevel (150 km) and Megève (150 km).
  • Courchevel has the largest accommodation capacity: 40,000, compared with Megève (34,000) and La Clusaz (23,000).

Courchevel

World-renowned luxury resort with high-end hotels, Michelin-starred dining, and direct access to the massive Les 3 Vallées ski area with exceptional snow quality and grooming.

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La Clusaz

Authentic alpine village charm, high-altitude Balme massif for expert skiers, and proximity to Geneva airport (90 mins).

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Megève

Upscale French alpine charm with authentic wooden chalets, Michelin-starred dining, and breathtaking Mont Blanc views. It offers extensive, diverse ski terrain integrated into the Evasion Mont-Blanc domain while maintaining a sophisticated, non-industrial village atmosphere.

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