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Engelberg vs Nendaz vs Verbier: at a glance

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

EngelbergNendazVerbier
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionObwaldenCanton ValaisCanton 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 centrePartlyNoNo
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) - 100 km; EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH) - 160 kmGeneva Airport (GVA) - 160 km (approx. 2 hours by car); Sion Airport (SIR) - 20 km (approx. 30 minutes by car)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 area82 km412 km410 km
Blue slopes23 km107 km107 km
Red slopes47 km202 km202 km
Black slopes12 km103 km103 km
Ski lifts279272
Village altitude1,013 m1,252 m1,490 m
Maximum altitude3,238 m3,330 m3,330 m
Hiking trails500 km250 km500 km
Population4,4166,9433,000
Accommodation beds12,00023,0006,300

Key differences

  • Nendaz has the largest ski area: 412 km, compared with Verbier (410 km) and Engelberg (82 km).
  • Nendaz has the most ski lifts: 92, compared with Verbier (72) and Engelberg (27).
  • Verbier has the highest village: 1,490 m, compared with Nendaz (1,252 m) and Engelberg (1,013 m).
  • Nendaz has the largest accommodation capacity: 23,000, compared with Engelberg (12,000) and Verbier (6,300).

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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Nendaz

Nendaz is a family-friendly gateway to the 4 Vallées, the largest linked ski domain in Switzerland. It is famous for its unique network of historical irrigation channels (bisses) which provide 98km of flat, scenic hiking, and its world-class freeride itineraries. The resort also hosts an iconic international Alphorn festival.

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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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