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Resort Comparison

Val ThorensvsChamonix

Val Thorens ski resort
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Val Thorens

Trois Vallées, France

Chamonix ski resort
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Chamonix

Mont Blanc, France

Key Statistics

Val Thorens
Stat
Chamonix
600 kmBest
Total Piste
170 km
180Best
Total Lifts
47
3,230m
Peak Altitude
Best3,842m
2,300mBest
Base Altitude
1,035m
10/10Best
Snow Reliability
6/10
★★★★☆Best
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
Best★★★★☆
2h 15m
Transfer Time
Best1h 15m
Geneva (GVA)
Nearest Airport
Geneva (GVA)

Category Scores

Val Thorens
Chamonix
Terrain Variety
9
8
Snow Reliability
10
6
Lift System
9
5
Family Friendliness
7
4
Apres-Ski
7
7
Off-Piste
8
10
Beginner Suitability
6
3
Intermediate Terrain
9
6
Advanced Terrain
9
10
Value for Money
4
6
Accommodation
6
7
Dining
6
8
Accessibility
6
8
Scenery & Charm
8
10
Ski School
8
7

The Verdict

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Val Thorens wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Ski School
7category wins
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Chamonix wins on

  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Scenery & Charm
7category wins

Tied categories (1)

Apres-Ski

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