Resort Comparison

Davos Klosters vs Les Arcs

Les Arcs excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Davos Klosters offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Les Arcs offers better value, while Davos Klosters caters to those seeking a premium experience.

The Verdict

Les Arcs leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Les Arcs

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Les Arcs

252.2" average season

Best Terrain
Davos Klosters

7,700 acres to explore

Best Value
Les Arcs

$75 day pass

Easiest Access
Davos Klosters

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Les Arcs

Charming, walkable village

Davos Klosters
Graubünden, Switzerland
$$$Independent
Les Arcs
Savoie, France
$$Independent

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
6,562'
6,725'
Skiable Area
7,700 ac
5,098 ac
Green Runs
15%
18%
Trails
300
106
Lifts
56
54

Getting There

Airport
ZRH
GVA
Drive Time
2.5h
2.5h
Road Ease
7.0
6.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$90
$75
Cost Tier
Premium
Moderate

Village

Dining
Excellent
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Davos Klosters

162.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

94.4" total

58%

Les Arcs

252.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

205.1" total

81%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
252"126"0"
Davos Klosters
Les Arcs

Key Insights

Les Arcs excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Davos Klosters offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Les Arcs offers better value, while Davos Klosters caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

  • Les Arcs's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Davos Klosters's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Les Arcs's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Davos Klosters's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Davos Klosters offers more terrain variety (7,700 acres vs 5,098 acres)
  • Les Arcs is moderately priced while Davos Klosters falls in the premium category

Best For

Davos Klosters

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

Les Arcs

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

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