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Alpe d'Huez vs Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Alpe d'Huez offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

197" average season

Best Terrain
Alpe d'Huez

5,920 acres to explore

Best Value
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

$55 day pass

Easiest Access
Alpe d'Huez

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Charming, walkable village

Alpe d'Huez
Isère, France
$$Independent
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Haute-Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
7.5
Walkability
7.5
7.5
Village Vibe
7.0
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
6,890'
6,561'
Skiable Area
5,920 ac
1,850 ac
Green Runs
20%
15%
Trails
132
117
Lifts
66
42

Getting There

Airport
GNB
GVA
Drive Time
1.3h
1.5h
Road Ease
6.0
6.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$65
$55
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%

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

197"

avg season

2024-25 season

144.1" total

73%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
197"99"0"
Alpe d'Huez
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Key Insights

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Alpe d'Huez offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Saint-Gervais-les-Bains's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Alpe d'Huez's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Alpe d'Huez offers more terrain variety (5,920 acres vs 1,850 acres)

Best For

Alpe d'Huez

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (5,920 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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