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Champéry vs Grindelwald & Wengen vs Leukerbad: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Champéry, Grindelwald & Wengen and Leukerbad based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

ChampéryGrindelwald & WengenLeukerbad
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionWallisCanton of BernSwiss Alps
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Groups of friends, Couples, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreNoPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 120 km (1h 30min drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 55 km (45min drive)Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 190 km (2.5-3 hours); Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) - approx. 170 km (2-2.5 hours)Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 2.5 hours; Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 3 hours
Ski area650 km160 km55 km
Blue slopes310 km52 km3.5 km
Red slopes210 km82 km27 km
Black slopes60 km26 km17 km
Ski lifts1963311
Village altitude1,055 m1,034 m1,400 m
Maximum altitude2,254 m2,500 m2,998 m
Hiking trails800 km300 km200 km
Population1,3995,1251,426
Accommodation beds4,50012,000–

Key differences

  • Champéry has the largest ski area: 650 km, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (160 km) and Leukerbad (55 km).
  • Champéry has the most black slopes: 60 km, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (26 km) and Leukerbad (17 km).
  • Champéry has the most ski lifts: 196, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (33) and Leukerbad (11).
  • Leukerbad has the highest village: 1,400 m, compared with Champéry (1,055 m) and Grindelwald & Wengen (1,034 m).
  • Leukerbad has the highest top altitude: 2,998 m, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (2,500 m) and Champéry (2,254 m).
  • Champéry has the most hiking trails: 800 km, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (300 km) and Leukerbad (200 km).
  • Grindelwald & Wengen has the largest accommodation capacity: 12,000, compared with Champéry (4,500).

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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Grindelwald & Wengen

World-renowned alpine scenery with Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks; home to the legendary Lauberhorn World Cup run and the modern Eiger Express cableway.

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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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