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Andermatt vs Champéry vs Realp: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Andermatt, Champéry and Realp based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

AndermattChampéryRealp
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionUriWallisCanton of Uri
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyNoNo
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) (approx. 125 km / 1.5 - 2 hours); Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) (approx. 180 km / 2.5 - 3 hours)Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 120 km (1h 30min drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 55 km (45min drive)Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 120 km (1h 45m drive); Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - approx. 180 km (2h 30m drive)
Ski area180 km650 km1 km
Blue slopes47 km310 km1 km
Red slopes84 km210 km–
Black slopes37 km60 km–
Ski lifts331962
Village altitude1,147 m1,055 m1,000 m
Maximum altitude2,999 m2,254 m2,429 m
Hiking trails500 km800 km135 km
Population1,5781,399153
Accommodation beds2,6784,500250

Key differences

  • Champéry has the largest ski area: 650 km, compared with Andermatt (180 km) and Realp (1 km).
  • Champéry has the most black slopes: 60 km, compared with Andermatt (37 km).
  • Champéry has the most ski lifts: 196, compared with Andermatt (33) and Realp (2).
  • Andermatt has the highest village: 1,147 m, compared with Champéry (1,055 m) and Realp (1,000 m).
  • Andermatt has the highest top altitude: 2,999 m, compared with Realp (2,429 m) and Champéry (2,254 m).
  • Champéry has the most hiking trails: 800 km, compared with Andermatt (500 km) and Realp (135 km).
  • Champéry has the largest accommodation capacity: 4,500, compared with Andermatt (2,678) and Realp (250).

Andermatt

World-class freeride terrain on Gemsstock, seamless connection to Sedrun and Disentis, and high-end luxury resort development within a traditional Alpine setting.

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Champéry

Authentic alpine charm with traditional chalets, direct access to the massive Portes du Soleil ski domain, and high-quality sports infrastructure at the Palladium.

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Realp

Authentic alpine atmosphere, world-class cross-country skiing, and historical Furka steam railway heritage.

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