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Courmayeur vs Crans-Montana vs Domobianca: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Courmayeur, Crans-Montana and Domobianca based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

CourmayeurCrans-MontanaDomobianca
CountryItalySwitzerlandItaly
RegionAosta ValleyValais/WallisPiedmont
Price level€€€––
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreYesPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsGeneva Airport (GVA) - ~110 km (approx. 1h30m drive); Turin Airport (TRN) - ~150 km (approx. 1h45m drive)Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 180 km (2 hours drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 30 km (45 minutes drive, limited flights)Milan Malpensa (MXP) (approx. 100 km / 1h 15m); Milan Linate (LIN) (approx. 150 km / 1h 45m)
Ski area100 km140 km21 km
Blue slopes16 km55 km2 km
Red slopes22 km70 km15 km
Black slopes4 km15 km4 km
Ski lifts18248
Village altitude1,224 m1,660 m1,000 m
Maximum altitude4,810 m2,927 m1,900 m
Hiking trails300 km320 km–
Population2,60210,4961
Accommodation beds7,50050,000100

Key differences

  • Crans-Montana has the largest ski area: 140 km, compared with Courmayeur (100 km) and Domobianca (21 km).
  • Crans-Montana has the most black slopes: 15 km, compared with Courmayeur (4 km) and Domobianca (4 km).
  • Crans-Montana has the most ski lifts: 24, compared with Courmayeur (18) and Domobianca (8).
  • Crans-Montana has the highest village: 1,660 m, compared with Courmayeur (1,224 m) and Domobianca (1,000 m).
  • Courmayeur has the highest top altitude: 4,810 m, compared with Crans-Montana (2,927 m) and Domobianca (1,900 m).
  • Crans-Montana has the most hiking trails: 320 km, compared with Courmayeur (300 km).
  • Crans-Montana has the largest accommodation capacity: 50,000, compared with Courmayeur (7,500) and Domobianca (100).

Courmayeur

World-class skiing at the foot of Mont Blanc, historic car-free center with luxury shopping, and the panoramic Skyway Monte Bianco cable car.

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Crans-Montana

Year-round high-end destination on a sunny south-facing plateau with panoramic views of 18 peaks over 4,000m. Major center for elite sports including World Cup skiing and championship golf, featuring luxury shopping and diverse cultural events.

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Domobianca

Close proximity to Domodossola, excellent night skiing on one of Europe's longest illuminated runs, and a high percentage of technical red and black slopes.

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