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Resort Comparison

Val ThorensvsWhistler Blackcomb

Val Thorens ski resort
France flag

Val Thorens

Trois Vallées, France

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Val Thorens
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
600 kmBest
Total Piste
243 km
180Best
Total Lifts
37
3,230mBest
Peak Altitude
2,284m
2,300mBest
Base Altitude
652m
10/10Best
Snow Reliability
8/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
2h 15m
Transfer Time
Best2h
Geneva (GVA)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

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

The Verdict

France flag

Val Thorens wins on

  • Snow Reliability
1category win
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Accessibility
  • Scenery & Charm
  • Ski School
14category wins

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