Resort Comparison

La Grave vs Saint Martin de Belleville

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

The Verdict

La Grave 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
La Grave

5,560 acres to explore

Best Value
La Grave

$55 day pass

Easiest Access
La Grave

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Saint Martin de Belleville

World-class village experience

La Grave
Hautes-Alpes, France
$$Independent
Saint Martin de Belleville
Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
-
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
1.0
7.5
Walkability
7.5
8.0
Village Vibe
5.5
9.5

Mountain

Vertical
7,218'
6,725'
Skiable Area
5,560 ac
14,826 ac
Green Runs
0%
17%
Trails
3
339
Lifts
3
169

Getting There

Airport
GRE
GVA
Drive Time
1.5h
2.5h
Road Ease
4.0
5.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$55
$70
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

La Grave

215.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

180.7" total

84%

Saint Martin de Belleville

216.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

176.3" total

81%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
217"108"0"
La Grave
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 beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds La Grave's (1.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Saint Martin de Belleville's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds La Grave's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Saint Martin de Belleville offers more terrain variety (14,826 acres vs 5,560 acres)
  • Saint Martin de Belleville has more beginner/intermediate terrain (55% green and blue), while La Grave skews more advanced (100% black and double black)

Best For

La Grave

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (100% advanced terrain)

Saint Martin de Belleville

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (14,826 acres)

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