Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine vs Les Arcs
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine and Les Arcs are neighbouring resorts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | Les Arcs |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Very good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Good |
| Off-piste | Very good | Very good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Good | Good |
Beginners
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Very good
Les Arcs
Very good
Intermediates
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Very good
Les Arcs
Very good
Experts
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Good
Les Arcs
Good
Off-piste
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Very good
Les Arcs
Very good
Terrain Park
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Not ideal
Les Arcs
Not ideal
Families
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Limited
Les Arcs
Limited
Snow Confidence
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Good
Les Arcs
Good
Budget
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Good
Les Arcs
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | Les Arcs |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 250 km | 425 km |
| Vertical drop | 2182 m | 2006 m |
| Lifts | 84 | 93 |
| Top elevation | 3306 m | 3205 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €60 | €62 |
Piste
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
250 km
Les Arcs
425 km
Vertical drop
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
2182 m
Les Arcs
2006 m
Lifts
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
84
Les Arcs
93
Top elevation
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
3306 m
Les Arcs
3205 m
Snow reliability
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
good snow
Les Arcs
good snow
Snowiest month
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
No data
Les Arcs
No data
Day pass
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
€60
Les Arcs
€62
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine if...
you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Les Arcs if...
you want the bigger ski area.