Resort Comparison

Disentis vs Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

The Verdict

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Disentis

212.9" average season

Best Terrain

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

6,178 acres to explore

Best Value

Disentis

$58 day pass

Easiest Access

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Charming, walkable village

Disentis

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

—

Walkability

7.0

8.5

—

Village Vibe

7.5

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

4,265'

5,577'

—

Skiable Area

680 ac

6,178 ac

—

Green Runs

18%

10%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

ZRH

INN

—

Drive Time

2.5h

1.7h

—

Road Ease

5.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$58

$72

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Disentis

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical4,265'

Skiable Area680 ac

Green Runs18%

Trails60

Getting There

AirportZRH

Drive Time2.5h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$58

Cost TierModerate

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical5,577'

Skiable Area6,178 ac

Green Runs10%

Trails45

Getting There

AirportINN

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$72

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Disentis

212.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

147.7" total

69%

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

153.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

84.2" total

55%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

213"106"0"

Disentis

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Key Insights

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere. Samnaun / Silvretta Arena's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Disentis's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena offers more terrain variety (6,178 acres vs 680 acres)
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Disentis starts at age 4
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena has greater vertical drop (5,577' vs 4,265'), offering longer runs

Best For

Disentis

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Those seeking a walkable village experience
Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (6,178 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

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Resort Comparison

Disentis vs Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

The Verdict

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Disentis

212.9" average season

Best Terrain

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

6,178 acres to explore

Best Value

Disentis

$58 day pass

Easiest Access

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Charming, walkable village

Disentis

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

—

Walkability

7.0

8.5

—

Village Vibe

7.5

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

4,265'

5,577'

—

Skiable Area

680 ac

6,178 ac

—

Green Runs

18%

10%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

ZRH

INN

—

Drive Time

2.5h

1.7h

—

Road Ease

5.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$58

$72

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Disentis

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical4,265'

Skiable Area680 ac

Green Runs18%

Trails60

Getting There

AirportZRH

Drive Time2.5h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$58

Cost TierModerate

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical5,577'

Skiable Area6,178 ac

Green Runs10%

Trails45

Getting There

AirportINN

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$72

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Disentis

212.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

147.7" total

69%

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

153.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

84.2" total

55%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

213"106"0"

Disentis

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Key Insights

Key Differences

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Disentis's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena offers more terrain variety (6,178 acres vs 680 acres)
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Disentis starts at age 4
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena has greater vertical drop (5,577' vs 4,265'), offering longer runs