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Champéry vs Nendaz vs Stoos: at a glance

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

ChampéryNendazStoos
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionWallisCanton ValaisSchwyz
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreNoNoYes
Nearest airportsGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 120 km (1h 30min drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 55 km (45min drive)Geneva Airport (GVA) - 160 km (approx. 2 hours by car); Sion Airport (SIR) - 20 km (approx. 30 minutes by car)Zurich Airport (ZRH) ~ 80 km; EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) ~ 150 km
Ski area650 km412 km35 km
Blue slopes310 km107 km4 km
Red slopes210 km202 km24 km
Black slopes60 km103 km7 km
Ski lifts196928
Village altitude1,055 m1,252 m1,246 m
Maximum altitude2,254 m3,330 m1,935 m
Hiking trails800 km250 km340 km
Population1,3996,943150
Accommodation beds4,50023,0002,200

Key differences

  • Champéry has the largest ski area: 650 km, compared with Nendaz (412 km) and Stoos (35 km).
  • Nendaz has the most black slopes: 103 km, compared with Champéry (60 km) and Stoos (7 km).
  • Champéry has the most ski lifts: 196, compared with Nendaz (92) and Stoos (8).
  • Nendaz has the highest village: 1,252 m, compared with Stoos (1,246 m) and Champéry (1,055 m).
  • Nendaz has the highest top altitude: 3,330 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 Nendaz (250 km).
  • Nendaz has the largest accommodation capacity: 23,000, compared with Champéry (4,500) and 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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Nendaz

Nendaz is a family-friendly gateway to the 4 Vallées, the largest linked ski domain in Switzerland. It is famous for its unique network of historical irrigation channels (bisses) which provide 98km of flat, scenic hiking, and its world-class freeride itineraries. The resort also hosts an iconic international Alphorn festival.

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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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