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Crans-Montana vs Seefeld in Tirol vs Sestriere: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Crans-Montana, Seefeld in Tirol and Sestriere based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Crans-MontanaSeefeld in TirolSestriere
CountrySwitzerlandAustriaItaly
RegionValais/WallisTyrolPiemonte
Price level––€€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyYesPartly
Nearest airportsGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 180 km (2 hours drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 30 km (45 minutes drive, limited flights)Innsbruck Airport (INN) (22 km); Munich Airport (MUC) (160 km)Turin Airport (TRN) - 105 km (approx. 1h 30m drive); Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 220 km (approx. 2h 30m drive)
Ski area140 km26 km400 km
Blue slopes55 km16 km95 km
Red slopes70 km7 km220 km
Black slopes15 km3 km85 km
Ski lifts243470
Village altitude1,660 m1,178 m2,035 m
Maximum altitude2,927 m2,221 m2,840 m
Hiking trails320 km650 km150 km
Population10,4963,616916
Accommodation beds50,0008,37325,000

Key differences

  • Sestriere has the largest ski area: 400 km, compared with Crans-Montana (140 km) and Seefeld in Tirol (26 km).
  • Sestriere has the most black slopes: 85 km, compared with Crans-Montana (15 km) and Seefeld in Tirol (3 km).
  • Sestriere has the most ski lifts: 70, compared with Seefeld in Tirol (34) and Crans-Montana (24).
  • Sestriere has the highest village: 2,035 m, compared with Crans-Montana (1,660 m) and Seefeld in Tirol (1,178 m).
  • Crans-Montana has the highest top altitude: 2,927 m, compared with Sestriere (2,840 m) and Seefeld in Tirol (2,221 m).
  • Seefeld in Tirol has the most hiking trails: 650 km, compared with Crans-Montana (320 km) and Sestriere (150 km).
  • Crans-Montana has the largest accommodation capacity: 50,000, compared with Sestriere (25,000) and Seefeld in Tirol (8,373).

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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Seefeld in Tirol

World-class cross-country skiing hub on a sunny high plateau, famous Olympic history, and a family-friendly atmosphere with a prominent pedestrian zone.

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Sestriere

As the highest town in Italy and a key 2006 Olympic venue, Sestriere offers exceptional snow reliability, direct access to the 400km Vialattea ski area, and a purpose-built design optimized for convenience and high-altitude sports.

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