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La Clusaz vs Mayrhofen vs Saint-Lary-Soulan: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of La Clusaz, Mayrhofen and Saint-Lary-Soulan based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

La ClusazMayrhofenSaint-Lary-Soulan
CountryFranceAustriaSpain
RegionAravis ValleyTyrolHautes-Pyrénées
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)Innsbruck Airport (INN) - 70 km; Salzburg Airport (SZG) - 170 kmTarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE, ~80 km); Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF, ~100 km)
Ski area125 km142 km100 km
Blue slopes68 km44 km47 km
Red slopes30 km66 km26 km
Black slopes11 km32 km18 km
Ski lifts496124
Village altitude1,040 m633 m791 m
Maximum altitude2,600 m2,500 m2,515 m
Hiking trails200 km532 km150 km
Population1,6633,930837
Accommodation beds23,00018,50030,000

Key differences

  • Mayrhofen has the largest ski area: 142 km, compared with La Clusaz (125 km) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (100 km).
  • Mayrhofen has the most black slopes: 32 km, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (18 km) and La Clusaz (11 km).
  • Mayrhofen has the most ski lifts: 61, compared with La Clusaz (49) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (24).
  • La Clusaz has the highest village: 1,040 m, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (791 m) and Mayrhofen (633 m).
  • La Clusaz has the highest top altitude: 2,600 m, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (2,515 m) and Mayrhofen (2,500 m).
  • Mayrhofen has the most hiking trails: 532 km, compared with La Clusaz (200 km) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (150 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the largest accommodation capacity: 30,000, compared with La Clusaz (23,000) and Mayrhofen (18,500).

La Clusaz

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

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Mayrhofen

World-class ski area Mountopolis featuring the 'Harakiri' (Austria's steepest slope), the PenkenPark for freeskiers, and proximity to the year-round Hintertux Glacier.

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Saint-Lary-Soulan

Authentic Pyrenean village charm combined with one of the largest ski domains in the Pyrenees, famous thermal spa facilities, and family-friendly 'Famille +' certification.

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