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Andermatt vs Arosa Lenzerheide

Arosa Lenzerheide excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Arosa Lenzerheide leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Arosa Lenzerheide

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Andermatt

209.7" average season

Best Terrain
Arosa Lenzerheide

5,400 acres to explore

Best Value
Arosa Lenzerheide

$80 day pass

Easiest Access
Andermatt

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Arosa Lenzerheide

Charming, walkable village

Andermatt
Uri, Switzerland
$$$Independent
Arosa Lenzerheide
Graubünden, Switzerland
$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.0
8.5
Walkability
8.5
8.0
Village Vibe
8.0
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
5,577'
5,249'
Skiable Area
4,200 ac
5,400 ac
Green Runs
15%
25%
Trails
180
225
Lifts
22
43

Getting There

Airport
ZRH
ZRH
Drive Time
1.7h
2h
Road Ease
6.5
7.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$90
$80
Cost Tier
Premium
Premium

Village

Dining
Good
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Andermatt

209.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

150.1" total

72%

Arosa Lenzerheide

136"

avg season

2024-25 season

85.5" total

63%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
210"105"0"
Andermatt
Arosa Lenzerheide

Key Insights

Arosa Lenzerheide excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Arosa Lenzerheide's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Andermatt's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Arosa Lenzerheide has more beginner/intermediate terrain (75% green and blue), while Andermatt skews more advanced (40% black and double black)

Best For

Andermatt

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Arosa Lenzerheide

  • Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing