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Champéry vs Leukerbad vs Pontresina: at a glance

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

ChampéryLeukerbadPontresina
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionWallisSwiss AlpsCanton of Grisons
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, 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)Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 2.5 hours; Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 3 hoursZürich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 200 km; Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - approx. 200 km
Ski area650 km55 km36 km
Blue slopes310 km3.5 km–
Red slopes210 km27 km27 km
Black slopes60 km17 km9 km
Ski lifts196115
Village altitude1,055 m1,400 m1,805 m
Maximum altitude2,254 m2,998 m4,049 m
Hiking trails800 km200 km580 km
Population1,3991,4262,077
Accommodation beds4,500–4,000

Key differences

  • Champéry has the largest ski area: 650 km, compared with Leukerbad (55 km) and Pontresina (36 km).
  • Champéry has the most black slopes: 60 km, compared with Leukerbad (17 km) and Pontresina (9 km).
  • Champéry has the most ski lifts: 196, compared with Leukerbad (11) and Pontresina (5).
  • Pontresina has the highest village: 1,805 m, compared with Leukerbad (1,400 m) and Champéry (1,055 m).
  • Pontresina has the highest top altitude: 4,049 m, compared with Leukerbad (2,998 m) and Champéry (2,254 m).
  • Champéry has the most hiking trails: 800 km, compared with Pontresina (580 km) and Leukerbad (200 km).
  • Champéry has the largest accommodation capacity: 4,500, compared with Pontresina (4,000).

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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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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Pontresina

Historic alpine architecture, gateway to the Bernina Massif, high-altitude mountaineering, and world-class cross-country skiing infrastructure.

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