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Davos vs Laax vs Verbier: at a glance

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

DavosLaaxVerbier
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionCanton of GrisonsGraubündenCanton 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 centreNoPartlyNo
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 150 km / 2 hours drive; St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) - approx. 100 km / 1.5 hours driveZurich Airport (ZRH) (approx. 140 km); St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (approx. 100 km)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 area300 km224 km410 km
Blue slopes77 km88 km107 km
Red slopes157 km81 km202 km
Black slopes66 km19 km103 km
Ski lifts572972
Village altitude1,560 m1,016 m1,490 m
Maximum altitude3,146 m3,018 m3,330 m
Hiking trails700 km250 km500 km
Population11,0242,1123,000
Accommodation beds26,00010,8706,300

Key differences

  • Verbier has the largest ski area: 410 km, compared with Davos (300 km) and Laax (224 km).
  • Verbier has the most black slopes: 103 km, compared with Davos (66 km) and Laax (19 km).
  • Verbier has the most ski lifts: 72, compared with Davos (57) and Laax (29).
  • Davos has the highest village: 1,560 m, compared with Verbier (1,490 m) and Laax (1,016 m).
  • Verbier has the highest top altitude: 3,330 m, compared with Davos (3,146 m) and Laax (3,018 m).
  • Davos has the most hiking trails: 700 km, compared with Verbier (500 km) and Laax (250 km).
  • Davos has the largest accommodation capacity: 26,000, compared with Laax (10,870) and Verbier (6,300).

Davos

Highest city in Europe, world-class congress infrastructure, cradle of international ice hockey (Spengler Cup), and massive interconnected ski area.

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Laax

World-class freestyle infrastructure including the largest halfpipe in the world and 5 snowparks; extensive 224 km ski area connected with Flims and Falera; high snow reliability due to Vorab Glacier; recognized family-friendly destination; unique summer experiences like the longest treetop walk (Senda dil Dragun) and swimming in turquoise lakes like Caumasee.

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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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