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Champéry vs Nendaz vs Verbier: at a glance

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

ChampéryNendazVerbier
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionWallisCanton ValaisCanton of Valais
Price level––€€€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreNoNoNo
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)Geneva Airport (GVA) (160 km - approx. 2 hours by car/transfer); Sion Airport (SIR) (50 km - approx. 45 minutes by car/transfer, limited international flights)
Ski area650 km412 km410 km
Blue slopes310 km107 km107 km
Red slopes210 km202 km202 km
Black slopes60 km103 km103 km
Ski lifts1969272
Village altitude1,055 m1,252 m1,490 m
Maximum altitude2,254 m3,330 m3,330 m
Hiking trails800 km250 km500 km
Population1,3996,9433,000
Accommodation beds4,50023,0006,300

Key differences

  • Champéry has the largest ski area: 650 km, compared with Nendaz (412 km) and Verbier (410 km).
  • Champéry has the most ski lifts: 196, compared with Nendaz (92) and Verbier (72).
  • Verbier has the highest village: 1,490 m, compared with Nendaz (1,252 m) and Champéry (1,055 m).
  • Champéry has the most hiking trails: 800 km, compared with Verbier (500 km) and Nendaz (250 km).
  • Nendaz has the largest accommodation capacity: 23,000, compared with Verbier (6,300) and 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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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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Verbier

World-renowned freeride paradise with 410km of linked slopes in the 4 Vallées, vibrant upscale nightlife, and year-round high-altitude alpine activities.

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