Resort Comparison

Gstaad vs St. Moritz

The Verdict

Gstaad leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Gstaad

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

St. Moritz

160.6" average season

Best Terrain

Gstaad

5,200 acres to explore

Best Value

Gstaad

$85 day pass

Easiest Access

Gstaad

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Gstaad

World-class village experience

Gstaad

Bern, Switzerland

$$$$Independent

St. Moritz

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.5

7.5

—

Walkability

8.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

9.5

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

4,921'

4,757'

—

Skiable Area

5,200 ac

2,100 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

20%

—

Trails

220

155

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

GVA

ZRH

—

Drive Time

2.5h

—

Road Ease

7.0

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$85

$90

—

Cost Tier

Luxury

—

Village

Dining

Excellent

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Gstaad

Bern, Switzerland

$$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

9.5

Mountain

Vertical4,921'

Skiable Area5,200 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails220

Getting There

AirportGVA

Drive Time2.5h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$85

Cost TierLuxury

St. Moritz

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical4,757'

Skiable Area2,100 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails155

Getting There

AirportZRH

Drive Time3h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$90

Cost TierLuxury

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Gstaad

151.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

120.6" total

80%

St. Moritz

160.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

103.5" total

64%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

161"80"0"

Gstaad

St. Moritz

Key Insights

Gstaad excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

Gstaad's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds St. Moritz's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Gstaad's walkability score (8.5) exceeds St. Moritz's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Gstaad's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds St. Moritz's (8.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Gstaad offers more terrain variety (5,200 acres vs 2,100 acres)

Best For

Gstaad

Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (5,200 acres)

St. Moritz

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Those seeking an upscale, premium experience
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Resort Comparison

Gstaad vs St. Moritz

The Verdict

Gstaad leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Gstaad

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

St. Moritz

160.6" average season

Best Terrain

Gstaad

5,200 acres to explore

Best Value

Gstaad

$85 day pass

Easiest Access

Gstaad

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Gstaad

World-class village experience

Gstaad

Bern, Switzerland

$$$$Independent

St. Moritz

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.5

7.5

—

Walkability

8.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

9.5

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

4,921'

4,757'

—

Skiable Area

5,200 ac

2,100 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

20%

—

Trails

220

155

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

GVA

ZRH

—

Drive Time

2.5h

—

Road Ease

7.0

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$85

$90

—

Cost Tier

Luxury

—

Village

Dining

Excellent

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Gstaad

Bern, Switzerland

$$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

9.5

Mountain

Vertical4,921'

Skiable Area5,200 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails220

Getting There

AirportGVA

Drive Time2.5h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$85

Cost TierLuxury

St. Moritz

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical4,757'

Skiable Area2,100 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails155

Getting There

AirportZRH

Drive Time3h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$90

Cost TierLuxury

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Gstaad

151.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

120.6" total

80%

St. Moritz

160.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

103.5" total

64%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

161"80"0"

Gstaad

St. Moritz

Key Insights

Gstaad excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

Gstaad's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds St. Moritz's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Gstaad's walkability score (8.5) exceeds St. Moritz's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Gstaad's family village atmosphere score (9.5) exceeds St. Moritz's (8.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Gstaad offers more terrain variety (5,200 acres vs 2,100 acres)