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Les Arcs vs Les Deux Alpes vs Morzine: at a glance

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

Les ArcsLes Deux AlpesMorzine
CountryFranceFranceFrance
RegionSavoieAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesHaute-Savoie
Price level–€€€–
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreYesPartlyNo
Nearest airportsGeneva Airport (GVA) - ~200 km (2h 30m drive); Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) - ~200 km (2h 30m drive)Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) (~110 km); Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) (~160 km)Geneva Airport (GVA) (75km); Annecy Mont Blanc Airport (ANC) (90km)
Ski area200 km200 km120 km
Blue slopes104 km110 km38 km
Red slopes70 km56 km45 km
Black slopes26 km34 km13 km
Ski lifts524048
Village altitude1,200 m1,650 m1,395 m
Maximum altitude3,226 m3,600 m2,460 m
Hiking trails200 km200 km200 km
Population7,1601,9142,658
Accommodation beds50,00032,96817,446

Key differences

  • Les Deux Alpes has the most black slopes: 34 km, compared with Les Arcs (26 km) and Morzine (13 km).
  • Les Arcs has the most ski lifts: 52, compared with Morzine (48) and Les Deux Alpes (40).
  • Les Deux Alpes has the highest village: 1,650 m, compared with Morzine (1,395 m) and Les Arcs (1,200 m).
  • Les Deux Alpes has the highest top altitude: 3,600 m, compared with Les Arcs (3,226 m) and Morzine (2,460 m).
  • Les Arcs has the largest accommodation capacity: 50,000, compared with Les Deux Alpes (32,968) and Morzine (17,446).

Les Arcs

High-altitude snow-sure terrain part of the 425km Paradiski area, fully pedestrianized villages, and seamless rail-to-ski access via the funicular from Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

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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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Morzine

Authentic Savoyard charm with traditional architecture, strategic gateway to the vast Portes du Soleil domain, and strong dual-season appeal for families and mountain bikers.

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