Grand Ballon vs Thanner Hubel
Grand Ballon and Thanner Hubel 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 | Thanner Hubel |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Limited | Limited |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Good | Good |
Beginners
Grand Ballon
Very good
Thanner Hubel
Limited
Intermediates
Grand Ballon
Limited
Thanner Hubel
Limited
Experts
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Thanner Hubel
Not ideal
Off-piste
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Thanner Hubel
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Thanner Hubel
Not ideal
Families
Grand Ballon
Limited
Thanner Hubel
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Grand Ballon
Not ideal
Thanner Hubel
Not ideal
Budget
Grand Ballon
Good
Thanner Hubel
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Grand Ballon | Thanner Hubel |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 60 km | 120 km |
| Vertical drop | 242 m | 156 m |
| Lifts | 12 | 29 |
| Top elevation | 1307 m | 1160 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €60 | €60 |
Piste
Grand Ballon
60 km
Thanner Hubel
120 km
Vertical drop
Grand Ballon
242 m
Thanner Hubel
156 m
Lifts
Grand Ballon
12
Thanner Hubel
29
Top elevation
Grand Ballon
1307 m
Thanner Hubel
1160 m
Snow reliability
Grand Ballon
variable snow
Thanner Hubel
variable snow
Snowiest month
Grand Ballon
No data
Thanner Hubel
No data
Day pass
Grand Ballon
€60
Thanner Hubel
€60
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Grand Ballon if...
you're learning to ski.
Choose Thanner Hubel if...
you want the bigger ski area.