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Champéry vs Leukerbad vs Stoos: at a glance

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

ChampéryLeukerbadStoos
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionWallisSwiss AlpsSchwyz
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreNoPartlyYes
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 hoursZurich Airport (ZRH) ~ 80 km; EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) ~ 150 km
Ski area650 km55 km35 km
Blue slopes310 km3.5 km4 km
Red slopes210 km27 km24 km
Black slopes60 km17 km7 km
Ski lifts196118
Village altitude1,055 m1,400 m1,246 m
Maximum altitude2,254 m2,998 m1,935 m
Hiking trails800 km200 km340 km
Population1,3991,426150
Accommodation beds4,500–2,200

Key differences

  • Champéry has the largest ski area: 650 km, compared with Leukerbad (55 km) and Stoos (35 km).
  • Champéry has the most black slopes: 60 km, compared with Leukerbad (17 km) and Stoos (7 km).
  • Champéry has the most ski lifts: 196, compared with Leukerbad (11) and Stoos (8).
  • Leukerbad has the highest village: 1,400 m, compared with Stoos (1,246 m) and Champéry (1,055 m).
  • Leukerbad has the highest top altitude: 2,998 m, compared with Champéry (2,254 m) and Stoos (1,935 m).
  • Champéry has the most hiking trails: 800 km, compared with Stoos (340 km) and Leukerbad (200 km).
  • Champéry has the largest accommodation capacity: 4,500, compared with Stoos (2,200).

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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Stoos

Home to the world's steepest funicular railway, offering a car-free alpine experience with a panoramic ridge hike and family-friendly ski slopes.

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