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Les Carroz vs Samoëns

Les Carroz excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Les Carroz leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Les Carroz

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Samoëns

179.9" average season

Best Terrain
Les Carroz

5,683 acres to explore

Best Value
Les Carroz

$52 day pass

Easiest Access
Les Carroz

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Les Carroz

Charming, walkable village

Les Carroz
Haute-Savoie, France
$$Independent
Samoëns
Haute-Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
5,905'
5,413'
Skiable Area
5,683 ac
3,460 ac
Green Runs
20%
12%
Trails
142
64
Lifts
67
64

Getting There

Airport
GVA
GVA
Drive Time
1.2h
1.2h
Road Ease
6.5
6.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$52
$55
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Les Carroz

177.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

128.2" total

72%

Samoëns

179.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

141.9" total

79%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
180"90"0"
Les Carroz
Samoëns

Key Insights

Les Carroz excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Les Carroz's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Samoëns's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Les Carroz's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Samoëns's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Les Carroz offers more terrain variety (5,683 acres vs 3,460 acres)

Best For

Les Carroz

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Samoëns

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

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

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