Aprica vs Skiarea Valchiavenna
Aprica and Skiarea Valchiavenna are neighbouring resorts in Lombardy - 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 | Aprica | Skiarea Valchiavenna |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Good | Very good |
Beginners
Aprica
Good
Skiarea Valchiavenna
Good
Intermediates
Aprica
Good
Skiarea Valchiavenna
Good
Experts
Aprica
Not ideal
Skiarea Valchiavenna
Not ideal
Off-piste
Aprica
Not ideal
Skiarea Valchiavenna
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Aprica
Not ideal
Skiarea Valchiavenna
Not ideal
Families
Aprica
Limited
Skiarea Valchiavenna
Limited
Snow Confidence
Aprica
Limited
Skiarea Valchiavenna
Limited
Budget
Aprica
Good
Skiarea Valchiavenna
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Aprica | Skiarea Valchiavenna |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 38.5 km | 35.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 1095 m | 698 m |
| Lifts | 15 | 11 |
| Top elevation | 2252 m | 2241 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~24cm) | June (~92cm) |
| Day pass | €67 | €55 |
Piste
Aprica
38.5 km
Skiarea Valchiavenna
35.4 km
Vertical drop
Aprica
1095 m
Skiarea Valchiavenna
698 m
Lifts
Aprica
15
Skiarea Valchiavenna
11
Top elevation
Aprica
2252 m
Skiarea Valchiavenna
2241 m
Snow reliability
Aprica
good snow
Skiarea Valchiavenna
good snow
Snowiest month
Aprica
January (~24cm)
Skiarea Valchiavenna
June (~92cm)
Day pass
Aprica
€67
Skiarea Valchiavenna
€55
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Aprica if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Skiarea Valchiavenna if...
you're watching the budget.