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Les Deux Alpes vs Obergurgl-Hochgurgl vs Obertauern: at a glance

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

Les Deux AlpesObergurgl-HochgurglObertauern
CountryFranceAustriaAustria
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesTirolSalzburg
Price level€€€––
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyNo
Nearest airportsGrenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) (~110 km); Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) (~160 km)Innsbruck (INN - 95 km); Munich (MUC - 270 km)Salzburg Airport (SZG) (approx. 90km); Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (approx. 140km)
Ski area200 km112 km100 km
Blue slopes110 km60 km61 km
Red slopes56 km33 km35 km
Black slopes34 km19 km4 km
Ski lifts402526
Village altitude1,650 m1,793 m1,928 m
Maximum altitude3,600 m3,080 m2,526 m
Hiking trails200 km200 km100 km
Population1,914400200
Accommodation beds32,9685,0008,000

Key differences

  • Les Deux Alpes has the largest ski area: 200 km, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (112 km) and Obertauern (100 km).
  • Les Deux Alpes has the most black slopes: 34 km, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (19 km) and Obertauern (4 km).
  • Les Deux Alpes has the most ski lifts: 40, compared with Obertauern (26) and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (25).
  • Obertauern has the highest village: 1,928 m, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (1,793 m) and Les Deux Alpes (1,650 m).
  • Les Deux Alpes has the highest top altitude: 3,600 m, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (3,080 m) and Obertauern (2,526 m).
  • Les Deux Alpes has the largest accommodation capacity: 32,968, compared with Obertauern (8,000) and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (5,000).

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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Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Known as the 'Diamond of the Alps', it offers absolute snow reliability from November to May due to its high altitude. Features upscale accommodation with ski-in/ski-out convenience and a modern lift system with minimal waiting times.

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Obertauern

Scientifically proven as Austria's snowiest resort with unique ski-in/ski-out convenience and the famous 'Tauernrunde' circuit.

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