Side-by-side comparison of Les Arcs, Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) and Samoëns based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.
| Les Arcs | Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) | Samoëns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France | France |
| Region | Savoie | Val d'Allos | Haute-Savoie |
| Best for | Families, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers | Families, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers | Families, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers |
| Car-free centre | Yes | Partly | Partly |
| Nearest airports | Geneva Airport (GVA) - ~200 km (2h 30m drive); Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) - ~200 km (2h 30m drive) | Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (~150 km, ~2.5-3 hours); Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (~200 km, ~3 hours) | Geneva Airport (GVA) (approx. 70 km); Chambéry Airport (CMF) (approx. 100 km) |
| Ski area | 200 km | 180 km | 265 km |
| Blue slopes | 104 km | 58 km | 128 km |
| Red slopes | 70 km | 87 km | 103 km |
| Black slopes | 26 km | 14 km | 34 km |
| Ski lifts | 52 | 37 | 62 |
| Village altitude | 1,200 m | 1,500 m | 720 m |
| Maximum altitude | 3,226 m | 2,600 m | 2,500 m |
| Hiking trails | 200 km | 150 km | 900 km |
| Population | 7,160 | 816 | 2,193 |
| Accommodation beds | 50,000 | 22,000 | 24,000 |
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.
The largest ski area in the Southern Alps, connecting two distinct valleys (Ubaye and Haut Verdon) with a blend of traditional village charm and modern ski-in/ski-out convenience, set within the Mercantour National Park with exceptional sunshine.
Historic stone-mason village with authentic charm, direct access to the 265km Grand Massif ski area, and a rich year-round activity offer including the Jardin Botanique Alpin La Jaÿsinia.
Data analysis for season: Winter
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