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

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

252.2" average season

Best Terrain

5,098 acres to explore

Best Value

Champoluc / Monterosa Ski

$55 day pass

Easiest Access

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Charming, walkable village

Champoluc / Monterosa Ski

Aosta Valley, Italy

$$Independent

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

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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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Regions

British Columbia

Best For

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Guides

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