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La Clusaz vs Les Deux Alpes vs Val Thorens: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of La Clusaz, Les Deux Alpes and Val Thorens based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

La ClusazLes Deux AlpesVal Thorens
CountryFranceFranceFrance
RegionAravis ValleyAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesLes 3 Vallées
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 Airport (GVA) - approx. 70 km (1h15 drive); Annecy Mont-Blanc Airport (NCY) - approx. 30 km (45 min drive)Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) (~110 km); Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) (~160 km)Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF - 120km); Grenoble-Isère Airport (GNB - 185km)
Ski area125 km200 km150 km
Blue slopes68 km110 km77 km
Red slopes30 km56 km53 km
Black slopes11 km34 km20 km
Ski lifts494031
Village altitude1,040 m1,650 m2,300 m
Maximum altitude2,600 m3,600 m3,230 m
Hiking trails200 km200 km40 km
Population1,6631,914800
Accommodation beds23,00032,96825,500

Key differences

  • Les Deux Alpes has the largest ski area: 200 km, compared with Val Thorens (150 km) and La Clusaz (125 km).
  • Les Deux Alpes has the most black slopes: 34 km, compared with Val Thorens (20 km) and La Clusaz (11 km).
  • La Clusaz has the most ski lifts: 49, compared with Les Deux Alpes (40) and Val Thorens (31).
  • Val Thorens has the highest village: 2,300 m, compared with Les Deux Alpes (1,650 m) and La Clusaz (1,040 m).
  • Les Deux Alpes has the highest top altitude: 3,600 m, compared with Val Thorens (3,230 m) and La Clusaz (2,600 m).
  • Les Deux Alpes has the largest accommodation capacity: 32,968, compared with Val Thorens (25,500) and La Clusaz (23,000).

La Clusaz

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

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Les Deux Alpes

One of the highest skiable glaciers in Europe offering year-round skiing, extensive vertical drop of 2300m, and a vibrant après-ski scene.

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Val Thorens

As Europe's highest resort at 2,300m, it offers guaranteed snow from November to May, extensive ski-in/ski-out accommodation, and direct access to the world's largest linked ski area, Les 3 Vallées.

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