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Davos vs Leukerbad vs Pontresina: at a glance

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

DavosLeukerbadPontresina
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionCanton of GrisonsSwiss AlpsCanton of Grisons
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreNoPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 150 km / 2 hours drive; St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) - approx. 100 km / 1.5 hours driveGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 2.5 hours; Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 3 hoursZürich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 200 km; Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - approx. 200 km
Ski area300 km55 km36 km
Blue slopes77 km3.5 km–
Red slopes157 km27 km27 km
Black slopes66 km17 km9 km
Ski lifts57115
Village altitude1,560 m1,400 m1,805 m
Maximum altitude3,146 m2,998 m4,049 m
Hiking trails700 km200 km580 km
Population11,0241,4262,077
Accommodation beds26,000–4,000

Key differences

  • Davos has the largest ski area: 300 km, compared with Leukerbad (55 km) and Pontresina (36 km).
  • Davos has the most black slopes: 66 km, compared with Leukerbad (17 km) and Pontresina (9 km).
  • Davos has the most ski lifts: 57, compared with Leukerbad (11) and Pontresina (5).
  • Pontresina has the highest village: 1,805 m, compared with Davos (1,560 m) and Leukerbad (1,400 m).
  • Pontresina has the highest top altitude: 4,049 m, compared with Davos (3,146 m) and Leukerbad (2,998 m).
  • Davos has the most hiking trails: 700 km, compared with Pontresina (580 km) and Leukerbad (200 km).
  • Davos has the largest accommodation capacity: 26,000, compared with Pontresina (4,000).

Davos

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

Leukerbad

Europe's highest-altitude thermal spa resort combined with a versatile ski area on Torrent and high-altitude activities on Gemmi Pass.

Pontresina

Historic alpine architecture, gateway to the Bernina Massif, high-altitude mountaineering, and world-class cross-country skiing infrastructure.