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Crans-Montana vs Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere. Samnaun / Silvretta Arena offers better value, while Crans-Montana caters to those seeking a premium experience.

The Verdict

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

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Crans-Montana

155.1" average season

Best Terrain
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

6,178 acres to explore

Best Value
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

$72 day pass

Easiest Access
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Charming, walkable village

Crans-Montana
Valais, Switzerland
$$$Independent
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena
Graubünden, Switzerland
$$Independent

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
4,921'
5,577'
Skiable Area
3,460 ac
6,178 ac
Green Runs
25%
10%
Trails
140
45
Lifts
27
41

Getting There

Airport
GVA
INN
Drive Time
2.5h
1.7h
Road Ease
7.0
5.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$80
$72
Cost Tier
Premium
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Crans-Montana

155.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

132.2" total

85%

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

153.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

84.2" total

55%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
155"78"0"
Crans-Montana
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Key Insights

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere. Samnaun / Silvretta Arena offers better value, while Crans-Montana caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

  • Crans-Montana's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Samnaun / Silvretta Arena's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Samnaun / Silvretta Arena's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Crans-Montana's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Samnaun / Silvretta Arena offers more terrain variety (6,178 acres vs 3,460 acres)
  • Samnaun / Silvretta Arena is moderately priced while Crans-Montana falls in the premium category
  • Crans-Montana has more beginner/intermediate terrain (75% green and blue), while Samnaun / Silvretta Arena skews more advanced (45% black and double black)

Best For

Crans-Montana

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

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Guides

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