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Engelberg vs Morzine: at a glance

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

EngelbergMorzine
CountrySwitzerlandFrance
RegionObwaldenHaute-Savoie
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyNo
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) - 100 km; EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH) - 160 kmGeneva Airport (GVA) (75km); Annecy Mont Blanc Airport (ANC) (90km)
Ski area82 km120 km
Blue slopes23 km38 km
Red slopes47 km45 km
Black slopes12 km13 km
Ski lifts2748
Village altitude1,013 m1,395 m
Maximum altitude3,238 m2,460 m
Hiking trails500 km200 km
Population4,4162,658
Accommodation beds12,00017,446

Key differences

  • Morzine has the largest ski area: 120 km, compared with Engelberg (82 km).
  • Morzine has the most black slopes: 13 km, compared with Engelberg (12 km).
  • Morzine has the most ski lifts: 48, compared with Engelberg (27).
  • Morzine has the highest village: 1,395 m, compared with Engelberg (1,013 m).
  • Engelberg has the highest top altitude: 3,238 m, compared with Morzine (2,460 m).
  • Engelberg has the most hiking trails: 500 km, compared with Morzine (200 km).
  • Morzine has the largest accommodation capacity: 17,446, compared with Engelberg (12,000).

Engelberg

Year-round snow on the Titlis glacier, world-first revolving cable car, and extensive freeride terrain combined with a historic Benedictine monastery.

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Morzine

Authentic Savoyard charm with traditional architecture, strategic gateway to the vast Portes du Soleil domain, and strong dual-season appeal for families and mountain bikers.

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