Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise vs Les Trois Vallées
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise and Les Trois Vallées 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 Trois Vallées |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | 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 | Limited |
| Budget | Excellent | Limited |
Beginners
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Limited
Les Trois Vallées
Good
Intermediates
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Good
Les Trois Vallées
Very good
Experts
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Limited
Les Trois Vallées
Good
Off-piste
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Not ideal
Les Trois Vallées
Very good
Terrain Park
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Not ideal
Les Trois Vallées
Not ideal
Families
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Not ideal
Les Trois Vallées
Limited
Snow Confidence
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Good
Les Trois Vallées
Limited
Budget
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Excellent
Les Trois Vallées
Limited
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | Les Trois Vallées |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 203.8 km | 498.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 1150 m | 2110 m |
| Lifts | 8 | 141 |
| Top elevation | 2948 m | 3221 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~61cm) | January (~49cm) |
| Day pass | €28.6 | €73 |
Piste
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
203.8 km
Les Trois Vallées
498.7 km
Vertical drop
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
1150 m
Les Trois Vallées
2110 m
Lifts
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
8
Les Trois Vallées
141
Top elevation
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
2948 m
Les Trois Vallées
3221 m
Snow reliability
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
very reliable snow
Les Trois Vallées
good snow
Snowiest month
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
December (~61cm)
Les Trois Vallées
January (~49cm)
Day pass
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
€28.6
Les Trois Vallées
€73
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 Trois Vallées if...
you want cruisy red runs or you're chasing powder off-piste.