La Thuile vs Ortisei
La Thuile vs Ortisei compared side by side: 160 km vs 175 km of slopes, 38 vs 79 lifts, top elevation 2,641 m vs 2,518 m. See which resort suits you.
| Statistic |
 La Thuile
Italy
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Ortisei
Italy
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|---|---|---|
| Total slopes | 160 km | 175 km ▲ |
| Easy (blue) slopes | 63 km ▲ | 50 km |
| Intermediate (red) slopes | 79 km | 104 km ▲ |
| Expert (black) slopes | 18 km | 21 km ▲ |
| Share of easy slopes | 39% ▲ | 29% |
| Ski lifts | 38 | 79 ▲ |
| Snow parks | – | – |
| Base elevation | 1,441 m ▲ | 1,236 m |
| Top elevation | 2,641 m ▲ | 2,518 m |
| Vertical drop | 1,200 m | 1,282 m ▲ |
| Season | December – April | December – April |
| Ski area | Espace San Bernardo | Dolomiti Superski |
| Known for | Traditional charm · Off-piste · Scenic views | Traditional charm · Scenic views |
The verdict
- Ortisei is the bigger ski area with 175 km of slopes versus 160 km (a similar size).
- La Thuile goes higher: its top station is at 2,641 m compared with 2,518 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
- For beginners, La Thuile has the friendlier terrain mix with 39% easy slopes (63 km).
- Expert skiers get more black runs in Ortisei: 21 km of expert slopes.
- Ortisei has the larger lift network with 79 lifts.
La Thuile vs Ortisei: quick answers
Ortisei is bigger with 175 km of marked slopes, compared with 160 km.
La Thuile has the higher top station at 2,641 m versus 2,518 m.
La Thuile is the friendlier choice for beginners: 39% of its slopes are easy blue runs (63 km), versus 29% in Ortisei.