Gérardmer vs Grand Ballon
Gérardmer and Grand Ballon are neighbouring resorts in Grand Est - 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 | Gérardmer | Grand Ballon |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Very good |
| Intermediates | Limited | Limited |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Excellent | Good |
Beginners
Gérardmer
Very good
Grand Ballon
Very good
Intermediates
Gérardmer
Limited
Grand Ballon
Limited
Experts
Gérardmer
Not ideal
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Off-piste
Gérardmer
Not ideal
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Gérardmer
Not ideal
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Families
Gérardmer
Limited
Grand Ballon
Limited
Snow Confidence
Gérardmer
Not ideal
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Budget
Gérardmer
Excellent
Grand Ballon
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Gérardmer | Grand Ballon |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 40 km | 60 km |
| Vertical drop | 361 m | 242 m |
| Lifts | 18 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 1138 m | 1307 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €25 | €60 |
Piste
Gérardmer
40 km
Grand Ballon
60 km
Vertical drop
Gérardmer
361 m
Grand Ballon
242 m
Lifts
Gérardmer
18
Grand Ballon
12
Top elevation
Gérardmer
1138 m
Grand Ballon
1307 m
Snow reliability
Gérardmer
variable snow
Grand Ballon
variable snow
Snowiest month
Gérardmer
No data
Grand Ballon
No data
Day pass
Gérardmer
€25
Grand Ballon
€60
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Gérardmer if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Grand Ballon if...
you want the bigger ski area.