Grand Ballon vs Le Markstein
Grand Ballon 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 | Grand Ballon | 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 | Good | Very good |
Beginners
Grand Ballon
Very good
Le Markstein
Very good
Intermediates
Grand Ballon
Limited
Le Markstein
Not ideal
Experts
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Le Markstein
Not ideal
Off-piste
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Le Markstein
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Le Markstein
Not ideal
Families
Grand Ballon
Limited
Le Markstein
Limited
Snow Confidence
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Le Markstein
Not ideal
Budget
Grand Ballon
Good
Le Markstein
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Grand Ballon | Le Markstein |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 60 km | 60 km |
| Vertical drop | 242 m | 229 m |
| Lifts | 12 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 1307 m | 1261 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | April (~53cm) |
| Day pass | €60 | €57 |
Piste
Grand Ballon
60 km
Le Markstein
60 km
Vertical drop
Grand Ballon
242 m
Le Markstein
229 m
Lifts
Grand Ballon
12
Le Markstein
12
Top elevation
Grand Ballon
1307 m
Le Markstein
1261 m
Snow reliability
Grand Ballon
variable snow
Le Markstein
variable snow
Snowiest month
Grand Ballon
No data
Le Markstein
April (~53cm)
Day pass
Grand Ballon
€60
Le Markstein
€57
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Le Markstein if...
you're watching the budget.