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Champéry vs Realp vs Silvaplana: at a glance

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

ChampéryRealpSilvaplana
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionWallisCanton of UriCanton of the Grisons
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreNoNoPartly
Nearest airportsGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 120 km (1h 30min drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 55 km (45min drive)Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 120 km (1h 45m drive); Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - approx. 180 km (2h 30m drive)Zurich Airport (ZRH, approx. 200 km); Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP, approx. 180 km)
Ski area650 km1 km120 km
Blue slopes310 km1 km13 km
Red slopes210 km–89 km
Black slopes60 km–18 km
Ski lifts196214
Village altitude1,055 m1,000 m1,716 m
Maximum altitude2,254 m2,429 m3,380 m
Hiking trails800 km135 km240 km
Population1,3991531,124
Accommodation beds4,5002501,200

Key differences

  • Champéry has the largest ski area: 650 km, compared with Silvaplana (120 km) and Realp (1 km).
  • Champéry has the most black slopes: 60 km, compared with Silvaplana (18 km).
  • Champéry has the most ski lifts: 196, compared with Silvaplana (14) and Realp (2).
  • Silvaplana has the highest village: 1,716 m, compared with Champéry (1,055 m) and Realp (1,000 m).
  • Silvaplana has the highest top altitude: 3,380 m, compared with Realp (2,429 m) and Champéry (2,254 m).
  • Champéry has the most hiking trails: 800 km, compared with Silvaplana (240 km) and Realp (135 km).
  • Champéry has the largest accommodation capacity: 4,500, compared with Silvaplana (1,200) and Realp (250).

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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Realp

Authentic alpine atmosphere, world-class cross-country skiing, and historical Furka steam railway heritage.

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Silvaplana

World-renowned hub for water sports like kitesurfing and windsurfing due to the reliable Maloja wind, integrated with high-altitude skiing on Corvatsch.

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