Resort Comparison

Champoluc / Monterosa Ski vs Les Arcs

Les Arcs excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Les Arcs leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Les Arcs

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Les Arcs

252.2" average season

Best Terrain
Les Arcs

5,098 acres to explore

Best Value
Champoluc / Monterosa Ski

$55 day pass

Easiest Access
Les Arcs

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Les Arcs

Charming, walkable village

Champoluc / Monterosa Ski
Aosta Valley, Italy
$$Independent
Les Arcs
Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
6.5
8.0
Walkability
7.5
8.0
Village Vibe
8.0
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
6,562'
6,725'
Skiable Area
2,965 ac
5,098 ac
Green Runs
10%
18%
Trails
58
106
Lifts
20
54

Getting There

Airport
MXP
GVA
Drive Time
3h
2.5h
Road Ease
5.5
6.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$55
$75
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Champoluc / Monterosa Ski

139.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

138.8" total

100%

Les Arcs

252.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

205.1" total

81%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
252"126"0"
Champoluc / Monterosa Ski
Les Arcs

Key Insights

Les Arcs excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Les Arcs's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Champoluc / Monterosa Ski's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Les Arcs offers more terrain variety (5,098 acres vs 2,965 acres)
  • Les Arcs has more beginner/intermediate terrain (69% green and blue), while Champoluc / Monterosa Ski skews more advanced (55% black and double black)

Best For

Champoluc / Monterosa Ski

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

Les Arcs

  • Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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