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Alpe d'Huez vs Saint Martin de Belleville

Saint Martin de Belleville excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Alpe d'Huez leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Saint Martin de Belleville

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Saint Martin de Belleville

216.7" 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
Saint Martin de Belleville

World-class village experience

Alpe d'Huez
Isère, France
$$Independent
Saint Martin de Belleville
Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
7.5
Walkability
7.5
8.0
Village Vibe
7.0
9.5

Mountain

Vertical
6,890'
6,725'
Skiable Area
5,920 ac
14,826 ac
Green Runs
20%
17%
Trails
132
339
Lifts
66
169

Getting There

Airport
GNB
GVA
Drive Time
1.3h
2.5h
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%

Saint Martin de Belleville

216.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

176.3" total

81%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
217"108"0"
Alpe d'Huez
Saint Martin de Belleville

Key Insights

Saint Martin de Belleville excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Saint Martin de Belleville's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds Alpe d'Huez's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Saint Martin de Belleville offers more terrain variety (14,826 acres vs 5,920 acres)

Best For

Alpe d'Huez

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

Saint Martin de Belleville

  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (14,826 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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