Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise vs Les Arcs
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 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 | Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | Les Arcs |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Very good |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Very good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Excellent | Good |
Beginners
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Limited
Les Arcs
Very good
Intermediates
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Good
Les Arcs
Very good
Experts
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Limited
Les Arcs
Good
Off-piste
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Not ideal
Les Arcs
Very good
Terrain Park
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Not ideal
Les Arcs
Not ideal
Families
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Not ideal
Les Arcs
Limited
Snow Confidence
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Good
Les Arcs
Good
Budget
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Excellent
Les Arcs
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | Les Arcs |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 203.8 km | 425 km |
| Vertical drop | 1150 m | 2006 m |
| Lifts | 8 | 93 |
| Top elevation | 2948 m | 3205 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~61cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €28.6 | €62 |
Piste
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
203.8 km
Les Arcs
425 km
Vertical drop
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
1150 m
Les Arcs
2006 m
Lifts
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
8
Les Arcs
93
Top elevation
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
2948 m
Les Arcs
3205 m
Snow reliability
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
very reliable snow
Les Arcs
good snow
Snowiest month
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
December (~61cm)
Les Arcs
No data
Day pass
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
€28.6
Les Arcs
€62
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Les Arcs if...
you're learning to ski, you want cruisy red runs or you're chasing powder off-piste.