Gérardmer vs Le Markstein
Gérardmer and Le Markstein 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 | Le Markstein |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Very good |
| Intermediates | Limited | Not ideal |
| 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 | Very good |
Beginners
Gérardmer
Very good
Le Markstein
Very good
Intermediates
Gérardmer
Limited
Le Markstein
Not ideal
Experts
Gérardmer
Not ideal
Le Markstein
Not ideal
Off-piste
Gérardmer
Not ideal
Le Markstein
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Gérardmer
Not ideal
Le Markstein
Not ideal
Families
Gérardmer
Limited
Le Markstein
Limited
Snow Confidence
Gérardmer
Not ideal
Le Markstein
Not ideal
Budget
Gérardmer
Excellent
Le Markstein
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Gérardmer | Le Markstein |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 40 km | 60 km |
| Vertical drop | 361 m | 229 m |
| Lifts | 18 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 1138 m | 1261 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | April (~53cm) |
| Day pass | €25 | €57 |
Piste
Gérardmer
40 km
Le Markstein
60 km
Vertical drop
Gérardmer
361 m
Le Markstein
229 m
Lifts
Gérardmer
18
Le Markstein
12
Top elevation
Gérardmer
1138 m
Le Markstein
1261 m
Snow reliability
Gérardmer
variable snow
Le Markstein
variable snow
Snowiest month
Gérardmer
No data
Le Markstein
April (~53cm)
Day pass
Gérardmer
€25
Le Markstein
€57
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Gérardmer if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Le Markstein if...
you want the bigger ski area.