Resort Comparison

Andermatt vs Thyon

The Verdict

Andermatt leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Thyon

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Andermatt

209.7" average season

Best Terrain

Andermatt

5,577' of vertical

Best Value

Thyon

$72 day pass

Easiest Access

Andermatt

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Andermatt

Charming, walkable village

Andermatt

Uri, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Thyon

Valais, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

8.0

—

Walkability

8.5

8.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

5,577'

5,741'

—

Skiable Area

4,200 ac

1,050 ac

—

Green Runs

15%

22%

—

Trails

180

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

ZRH

GVA

—

Drive Time

1.7h

2.2h

—

Road Ease

6.5

5.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$90

$72

—

Cost Tier

Premium

—

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Andermatt

Uri, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical5,577'

Skiable Area4,200 ac

Green Runs15%

Trails180

Getting There

AirportZRH

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$90

Cost TierPremium

Thyon

Valais, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical5,741'

Skiable Area1,050 ac

Green Runs22%

Trails88

Getting There

AirportGVA

Drive Time2.2h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$72

Cost TierPremium

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Andermatt

209.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

150.1" total

72%

Thyon

162.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

138.8" total

85%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

210"105"0"

Andermatt

Thyon

Key Insights

Thyon excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Andermatt offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Thyon's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Andermatt's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Andermatt offers more terrain variety (4,200 acres vs 1,050 acres)

Best For

Andermatt

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (4,200 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Thyon

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

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Resort Comparison

Andermatt vs Thyon

The Verdict

Andermatt leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Thyon

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Andermatt

209.7" average season

Best Terrain

Andermatt

5,577' of vertical

Best Value

Thyon

$72 day pass

Easiest Access

Andermatt

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Andermatt

Charming, walkable village

Andermatt

Uri, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Thyon

Valais, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

8.0

—

Walkability

8.5

8.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

5,577'

5,741'

—

Skiable Area

4,200 ac

1,050 ac

—

Green Runs

15%

22%

—

Trails

180

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

ZRH

GVA

—

Drive Time

1.7h

2.2h

—

Road Ease

6.5

5.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$90

$72

—

Cost Tier

Premium

—

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Andermatt

Uri, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical5,577'

Skiable Area4,200 ac

Green Runs15%

Trails180

Getting There

AirportZRH

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$90

Cost TierPremium

Thyon

Valais, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical5,741'

Skiable Area1,050 ac

Green Runs22%

Trails88

Getting There

AirportGVA

Drive Time2.2h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$72

Cost TierPremium

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Andermatt

209.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

150.1" total

72%

Thyon

162.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

138.8" total

85%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

210"105"0"

Andermatt

Thyon

Key Insights

Thyon excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Andermatt offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Thyon's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Andermatt's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Andermatt offers more terrain variety (4,200 acres vs 1,050 acres)