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Adelboden-Lenk vs Champéry

Adelboden-Lenk excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Champéry offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Adelboden-Lenk leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Adelboden-Lenk

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Adelboden-Lenk

182" average season

Best Terrain
Champéry

15,360 acres to explore

Best Value
Adelboden-Lenk

$70 day pass

Easiest Access
Champéry

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Adelboden-Lenk

Charming, walkable village

Adelboden-Lenk
Bern, Switzerland
$$Independent
Champéry
Valais, Switzerland
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
6.5
Walkability
8.0
7.5
Village Vibe
8.5
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
4,921'
5,577'
Skiable Area
2,471 ac
15,360 ac
Green Runs
20%
12%
Trails
72
286
Lifts
57
196

Getting There

Airport
ZRH
GVA
Drive Time
2.5h
1.7h
Road Ease
6.5
6.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$70
$70
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Adelboden-Lenk

182"

avg season

2024-25 season

147.3" total

81%

Champéry

163"

avg season

2024-25 season

135.9" total

83%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
182"91"0"
Adelboden-Lenk
Champéry

Key Insights

Adelboden-Lenk excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Champéry offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Adelboden-Lenk's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Champéry's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Champéry offers more terrain variety (15,360 acres vs 2,471 acres)
  • Adelboden-Lenk has more beginner/intermediate terrain (70% green and blue), while Champéry skews more advanced (48% black and double black)

Best For

Adelboden-Lenk

  • Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Champéry

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (15,360 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
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Guides

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