La Chapelle d'Abondance vs Praz de Lys Sommand
La Chapelle d'Abondance and Praz de Lys Sommand 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 | La Chapelle d'Abondance | Praz de Lys Sommand |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Very good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| 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 | Good |
Beginners
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Good
Praz de Lys Sommand
Very good
Intermediates
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Good
Praz de Lys Sommand
Good
Experts
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Not ideal
Praz de Lys Sommand
Not ideal
Off-piste
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Not ideal
Praz de Lys Sommand
Not ideal
Terrain Park
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Not ideal
Praz de Lys Sommand
Not ideal
Families
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Limited
Praz de Lys Sommand
Limited
Snow Confidence
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Not ideal
Praz de Lys Sommand
Not ideal
Budget
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Good
Praz de Lys Sommand
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | La Chapelle d'Abondance | Praz de Lys Sommand |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 75 km | 47.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 805 m | 714 m |
| Lifts | 11 | 23 |
| Top elevation | 1799 m | 1960 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €60 | €60 |
Piste
La Chapelle d'Abondance
75 km
Praz de Lys Sommand
47.3 km
Vertical drop
La Chapelle d'Abondance
805 m
Praz de Lys Sommand
714 m
Lifts
La Chapelle d'Abondance
11
Praz de Lys Sommand
23
Top elevation
La Chapelle d'Abondance
1799 m
Praz de Lys Sommand
1960 m
Snow reliability
La Chapelle d'Abondance
variable snow
Praz de Lys Sommand
variable snow
Snowiest month
La Chapelle d'Abondance
No data
Praz de Lys Sommand
No data
Day pass
La Chapelle d'Abondance
€60
Praz de Lys Sommand
€60
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose La Chapelle d'Abondance if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Praz de Lys Sommand if...
you're learning to ski.