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Bad Gastein vs Bormio vs Leukerbad: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Bad Gastein, Bormio and Leukerbad based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Bad GasteinBormioLeukerbad
CountryAustriaItalySwitzerland
RegionSalzburgLombardiaSwiss Alps
Price level–€€€–
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsSalzburg Airport (SZG) (~90 km); Innsbruck Airport (INN) (~190 km)Milan Malpensa (MXP) (220 km); Milan Linate (LIN) (200 km)Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 2.5 hours; Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 3 hours
Ski area200 km50 km55 km
Blue slopes66 km16 km3.5 km
Red slopes105 km22 km27 km
Black slopes10 km12 km17 km
Ski lifts501211
Village altitude1,002 m1,225 m1,400 m
Maximum altitude2,686 m3,017 m2,998 m
Hiking trails600 km600 km200 km
Population3,8943,8971,426
Accommodation beds8,49012,000–

Key differences

  • Bad Gastein has the largest ski area: 200 km, compared with Leukerbad (55 km) and Bormio (50 km).
  • Leukerbad has the most black slopes: 17 km, compared with Bormio (12 km) and Bad Gastein (10 km).
  • Bad Gastein has the most ski lifts: 50, compared with Bormio (12) and Leukerbad (11).
  • Leukerbad has the highest village: 1,400 m, compared with Bormio (1,225 m) and Bad Gastein (1,002 m).
  • Bormio has the highest top altitude: 3,017 m, compared with Leukerbad (2,998 m) and Bad Gastein (2,686 m).
  • Bormio has the largest accommodation capacity: 12,000, compared with Bad Gastein (8,490).

Bad Gastein

World-renowned thermal springs combined with Belle Époque architecture and extensive high-altitude skiing in the Hohe Tauern National Park.

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Bormio

World-renowned for its vertical drop of 1,800m, the legendary Stelvio World Cup slope, and historic thermal waters. It combines a preserved medieval center with elite sporting facilities.

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Leukerbad

Europe's highest-altitude thermal spa resort combined with a versatile ski area on Torrent and high-altitude activities on Gemmi Pass.

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