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Crans-Montana vs Grindelwald & Wengen: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Crans-Montana and Grindelwald & Wengen based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Crans-MontanaGrindelwald & Wengen
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionValais/WallisCanton of Bern
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Groups of friends, Couples, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartly
Nearest airportsGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 180 km (2 hours drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 30 km (45 minutes drive, limited flights)Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 190 km (2.5-3 hours); Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) - approx. 170 km (2-2.5 hours)
Ski area140 km160 km
Blue slopes55 km52 km
Red slopes70 km82 km
Black slopes15 km26 km
Ski lifts2433
Village altitude1,660 m1,034 m
Maximum altitude2,927 m2,500 m
Hiking trails320 km300 km
Population10,4965,125
Accommodation beds50,00012,000

Key differences

  • Grindelwald & Wengen has the largest ski area: 160 km, compared with Crans-Montana (140 km).
  • Grindelwald & Wengen has the most black slopes: 26 km, compared with Crans-Montana (15 km).
  • Grindelwald & Wengen has the most ski lifts: 33, compared with Crans-Montana (24).
  • Crans-Montana has the highest village: 1,660 m, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (1,034 m).
  • Crans-Montana has the highest top altitude: 2,927 m, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (2,500 m).
  • Crans-Montana has the most hiking trails: 320 km, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (300 km).
  • Crans-Montana has the largest accommodation capacity: 50,000, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (12,000).

Crans-Montana

Year-round high-end destination on a sunny south-facing plateau with panoramic views of 18 peaks over 4,000m. Major center for elite sports including World Cup skiing and championship golf, featuring luxury shopping and diverse cultural events.

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Grindelwald & Wengen

World-renowned alpine scenery with Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks; home to the legendary Lauberhorn World Cup run and the modern Eiger Express cableway.

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