4 resort profiles associated with Massif des Aravis.
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Manigod resort profile
Massif des Aravis · Haute Savoie · France · 1000–2485 m
Altitude1000-2485 m
Vertical drop1485 m
Slopes215 km
Lifts74
Resort base in the Massif des Aravis ski area.
- Altitude950 mRegionAravis
Mont BlancStateHaute SavoieCountryFrance
Massif des Aravis ski area
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Manigod is part of this ski area.
The shared ski-area profile combines 2 component ski areas. It is linked to 4 resort bases. Terrain and lift totals refer to the complete statistical ski-area scope.
Component ski areas: La Clusaz/Manigod · Le Grand Bornand
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Mountain rangeMont Blanc GruppeVertical drop1000 - 2485 metersDescent1485 metersMountain(s)Tete de Cabeau 1640m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Manigod.
Manigod is a resort base in the Massif des Aravis ski area. The statistical scope combines 2 component ski areas. It is linked to 4 resort bases. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 215 km of slopes, 1000-2485 m altitude, 74 lifts. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 58%.
Ski areaAltitude range1000–2485 m97% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix215 km slopes97% confidenceSki areaLift network74 lifts97% confidence
Very large ski area2 component ski areasHigh-altitude terrain
Ski-area scale
215 km. A very extensive network supports multi-day exploration and distributes visitors across more terrain. The statistical profile combines 2 component ski areas. It is linked to 4 resort bases, giving visitors several accommodation and access locations; direct lift linkage can differ between bases.
Terrain character
The terrain is clearly weighted toward beginner skiing. The largest share is about 58%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Useful upper altitudeStrong vertical rangeDense lift accessStrong terrain value
Altitude resilience
The upper mountain has a useful altitude advantage in warm or marginal snow periods. The 1485 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure
About 2.9 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 95,510 persons, about 1291 persons/hour per lift and 444 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 59.7 km, averaging about 0.8 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Massif des Aravis.
This ski area is clearly oriented toward beginner skiers. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Extensive terrain networkBeginner terrain focusSlopes43 ski slopesTotal215 kmBlue124 km58%Red66 km31%Black25 km11%
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Massif des Aravis.
The ski area has 74 lifts. Among lifts with published type data, the t-bar / platter category represents about 52%. Chairlifts and gondolas together account for about 41% of the published type mix. Lift type is not published for about 1% of all lifts. The network provides about 2.9 slope km per lift.
Dense terrain accessAerial tramway 1%Chairlift 33%Gondola 8%Combined gondola/chair 3%Rope tow / baby lift 3%T-bar / platter 52%
Statistics and comparative context for the individual ski areas within Massif des Aravis.
La Clusaz/Manigod
58% of slopesLargest terrain component · Strong vertical range · Easier-terrain emphasis
Slopes
125 km
Altitude
1050–2485 m
Vertical
1,435 m
Lifts
49 lifts · 66% of lifts
Terrain / lift
2.6 km/lift
Lift capacity
59,936 p/h
Lift length
36.6 km
Difficulty mixBlue67 km (54%)Red42 km (34%)Black16 km (13%)
Le Grand Bornand
42% of slopesMajor terrain component · Easier-terrain emphasis
Slopes
90 km
Altitude
1000–2100 m
Vertical
1,100 m
Lifts
25 lifts · 34% of lifts
Terrain / lift
3.6 km/lift
Lift capacity
35,574 p/h
Lift length
23.1 km
Difficulty mixBlue57 km (63%)Red24 km (27%)Black9 km (10%)
Ski pass
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Published ticket prices and terrain-adjusted value.
The adult day pass offers strong terrain value relative to the published slope network.
Strong terrain valueTicket Price Price/km Daycard adult €34 €0.16/km 6-day adult €204 €0.95/km Daycard child €28.50 €0.13/km 6-day child €171 €0.80/km
Altitude
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Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.
Most mapped terrain lies between 1,000 and 2,000 m. The 1% share below 1,000 m is the most vulnerable to mild spells, rain and late-season snow loss, while it may also provide sheltered or tree-lined skiing where local terrain permits.
Mid-mountain majorityLimited low terrainLargest share: Intermediate (≤2000m)Low (<1000m)1%Intermediate (≤2000m)98%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
The combined steeper share is about 12%, leaving 88% as moderate or gentler terrain. Most of the ski area is broadly accessible, but advanced or expert experience is useful on selected sectors, particularly when surfaces are firm or visibility is poor.
Limited expert sectorsLargest share: Moderate or gentlerModerate or gentler88%Bit steep6%Steep3%Very steep2%Extrem. steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
West-facing terrain is prominent, increasing afternoon sun exposure. Surface quality may therefore change more noticeably later in the ski day.
Afternoon-sun exposureSun-exposed majorityNorth28%East9%South21%West42%
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Address
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AddressOffice de Toursime de Manigod 3, route de Thones 74230 Manigod FrancePlaceManigod Haute Savoie France
Contact
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Websitewww.manigod.com
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Why this resort matters now
Efficient short-break base. Strong weather support with low current risk; 14°C upper mountain, 9 km/h wind, 1 mm /48h precipitation.
Evidence confidence100%
Current setup96/100
Weather100/100
Risk0/100
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