Espace Liberté vs La Chapelle d'Abondance
Espace Liberté and La Chapelle d'Abondance are neighbouring resorts in Portes du Soleil - 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 Liberté | La Chapelle d'Abondance |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Good | Good |
Beginners
Espace Liberté
Limited
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Good
Intermediates
Espace Liberté
Good
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Good
Experts
Espace Liberté
Limited
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Not ideal
Off-piste
Espace Liberté
Not ideal
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Espace Liberté
Not ideal
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Not ideal
Families
Espace Liberté
Not ideal
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Limited
Snow Confidence
Espace Liberté
Not ideal
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Not ideal
Budget
Espace Liberté
Good
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Espace Liberté | La Chapelle d'Abondance |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 107.1 km | 75 km |
| Vertical drop | 1100 m | 805 m |
| Lifts | 53 | 11 |
| Top elevation | 2094 m | 1799 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~41cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €60 | €60 |
Piste
Espace Liberté
107.1 km
La Chapelle d'Abondance
75 km
Vertical drop
Espace Liberté
1100 m
La Chapelle d'Abondance
805 m
Lifts
Espace Liberté
53
La Chapelle d'Abondance
11
Top elevation
Espace Liberté
2094 m
La Chapelle d'Abondance
1799 m
Snow reliability
Espace Liberté
variable snow
La Chapelle d'Abondance
variable snow
Snowiest month
Espace Liberté
January (~41cm)
La Chapelle d'Abondance
No data
Day pass
Espace Liberté
€60
La Chapelle d'Abondance
€60
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Espace Liberté if...
you want the bigger ski area.