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Arosa vs Champéry vs Fiesch: at a glance

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

ArosaChampéryFiesch
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionCanton of GraubündenWallisWallis
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyNoPartly
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) ~150 km; St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) ~100 kmGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 120 km (1h 30min drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 55 km (45min drive)Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 2.5-3 hours by train/car; Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 2.5-3 hours by train/car
Ski area225 km650 km104 km
Blue slopes110 km310 km42 km
Red slopes87 km210 km50 km
Black slopes28 km60 km12 km
Ski lifts4319636
Village altitude1,775 m1,055 m1,060 m
Maximum altitude2,980 m2,254 m2,927 m
Hiking trails200 km800 km300 km
Population3,1591,399972
Accommodation beds6,3004,5001,200

Key differences

  • Champéry has the largest ski area: 650 km, compared with Arosa (225 km) and Fiesch (104 km).
  • Champéry has the most black slopes: 60 km, compared with Arosa (28 km) and Fiesch (12 km).
  • Champéry has the most ski lifts: 196, compared with Arosa (43) and Fiesch (36).
  • Arosa has the highest village: 1,775 m, compared with Fiesch (1,060 m) and Champéry (1,055 m).
  • Arosa has the highest top altitude: 2,980 m, compared with Fiesch (2,927 m) and Champéry (2,254 m).
  • Champéry has the most hiking trails: 800 km, compared with Fiesch (300 km) and Arosa (200 km).
  • Arosa has the largest accommodation capacity: 6,300, compared with Champéry (4,500) and Fiesch (1,200).

Arosa

Family-friendly high-altitude resort linked to Lenzerheide, offering guaranteed snow, sunny south-facing slopes, and the unique Arosa Bear Sanctuary.

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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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Fiesch

Fiesch is a primary gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch area, offering direct gondola access to the Eggishorn for panoramic views of the Great Aletsch Glacier. It serves as a major regional sports hub with extensive group facilities and year-round outdoor activities.

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