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Alpe d'Huez vs Les Menuires

Les Menuires excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Alpe d'Huez offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Alpe d'Huez leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Les Menuires

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Les Menuires

208.3" average season

Best Terrain
Alpe d'Huez

5,920 acres to explore

Best Value
Alpe d'Huez

$65 day pass

Easiest Access
Alpe d'Huez

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Les Menuires

Easy to explore on foot

Alpe d'Huez
Isère, France
$$Independent
Les Menuires
Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
8.0
Walkability
7.5
8.0
Village Vibe
7.0
7.5

Mountain

Vertical
6,890'
4,757'
Skiable Area
5,920 ac
3,962 ac
Green Runs
20%
14%
Trails
132
160
Lifts
66
33

Getting There

Airport
GNB
GVA
Drive Time
1.3h
3h
Road Ease
6.0
5.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$65
$70
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Alpe d'Huez

185.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

174.3" total

94%

Les Menuires

208.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

166.5" total

80%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
208"104"0"
Alpe d'Huez
Les Menuires

Key Insights

Les Menuires excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Alpe d'Huez offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Alpe d'Huez offers more terrain variety (5,920 acres vs 3,962 acres)
  • Alpe d'Huez has greater vertical drop (6,890' vs 4,757'), offering longer runs

Best For

Alpe d'Huez

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Les Menuires

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
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Guides

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