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Les Menuires vs Samoëns

Les Menuires excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Les Menuires leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Les Menuires

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Les Menuires

208.3" average season

Best Terrain
Les Menuires

4,757' of vertical

Best Value
Samoëns

$55 day pass

Easiest Access
Samoëns

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Samoëns

Charming, walkable village

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

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
4,757'
5,413'
Skiable Area
3,962 ac
3,460 ac
Green Runs
14%
12%
Trails
160
64
Lifts
33
64

Getting There

Airport
GVA
GVA
Drive Time
3h
1.2h
Road Ease
5.5
6.5

Cost

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

Village

Dining
Good
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Les Menuires

208.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

166.5" total

80%

Samoëns

179.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

141.9" total

79%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
208"104"0"
Les Menuires
Samoëns

Key Insights

Les Menuires excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Les Menuires's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Samoëns's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Samoëns's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Les Menuires's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience

Best For

Les Menuires

  • 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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