Avoriaz vs Montgenèvre
Avoriaz vs Montgenèvre compared side by side: 600 km vs 400 km of slopes, 196 vs 71 lifts, top elevation 2,466 m vs 2,823 m. See which resort suits you.
| Statistic |
 Avoriaz
France
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Montgenèvre
France
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|---|---|---|
| Total slopes | 600 km ▲ | 400 km |
| Easy (blue) slopes | 321 km ▲ | 96 km |
| Intermediate (red) slopes | 217 km | 220 km ▲ |
| Expert (black) slopes | 62 km | 84 km ▲ |
| Share of easy slopes | 54% ▲ | 24% |
| Ski lifts | 196 ▲ | 71 |
| Snow parks | – | – |
| Base elevation | 1,800 m | 1,860 m ▲ |
| Top elevation | 2,466 m | 2,823 m ▲ |
| Vertical drop | 666 m | 963 m ▲ |
| Season | December – April | December – April |
| Ski area | Portes du Soleil | Via Lattea |
| Known for | Snow-sure | Snow-sure · Scenic views |
The verdict
- Avoriaz is the bigger ski area with 600 km of slopes versus 400 km (about 1.5× more).
- Montgenèvre goes higher: its top station is at 2,823 m compared with 2,466 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
- For beginners, Avoriaz has the friendlier terrain mix with 54% easy slopes (321 km).
- Expert skiers get more black runs in Montgenèvre: 84 km of expert slopes.
- Avoriaz has the larger lift network with 196 lifts.
Avoriaz vs Montgenèvre: quick answers
Avoriaz is bigger with 600 km of marked slopes, compared with 400 km.
Montgenèvre has the higher top station at 2,823 m versus 2,466 m.
Avoriaz is the friendlier choice for beginners: 54% of its slopes are easy blue runs (321 km), versus 24% in Montgenèvre.