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Champéry vs Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere, while Champéry offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Champéry leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Champéry

163" average season

Best Terrain
Champéry

15,360 acres to explore

Best Value
Champéry

$70 day pass

Easiest Access
Champéry

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Champéry

Charming, walkable village

Champéry
Valais, Switzerland
$$Independent
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena
Graubünden, Switzerland
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
6.5
7.0
Walkability
7.5
8.5
Village Vibe
8.5
8.0

Mountain

Vertical
5,577'
5,577'
Skiable Area
15,360 ac
6,178 ac
Green Runs
12%
10%
Trails
286
45
Lifts
196
41

Getting There

Airport
GVA
INN
Drive Time
1.7h
1.7h
Road Ease
6.0
5.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$70
$72
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Champéry

163"

avg season

2024-25 season

135.9" total

83%

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

153.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

84.2" total

55%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
163"82"0"
Champéry
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Key Insights

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere, while Champéry offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Samnaun / Silvretta Arena's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Champéry's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Champéry offers more terrain variety (15,360 acres vs 6,178 acres)

Best For

Champéry

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

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • 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