Resort Comparison

Nendaz vs Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

The Verdict

Nendaz leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Nendaz

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Nendaz

163.9" average season

Best Terrain

Nendaz

10,000 acres to explore

Best Value

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

$72 day pass

Easiest Access

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Nendaz

Charming, walkable village

Nendaz

Valais, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

7.0

—

Walkability

8.0

8.5

—

Village Vibe

8.5

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

6,890'

5,577'

—

Skiable Area

10,000 ac

6,178 ac

—

Green Runs

15%

10%

—

Trails

412

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

GVA

INN

—

Drive Time

2.5h

1.7h

—

Road Ease

6.0

5.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$75

$72

—

Cost Tier

Premium

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Nendaz

Valais, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical6,890'

Skiable Area10,000 ac

Green Runs15%

Trails412

Getting There

AirportGVA

Drive Time2.5h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$75

Cost TierPremium

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

Nendaz

163.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

138.8" total

85%

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

153.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

84.2" total

55%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

164"82"0"

Nendaz

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Key Insights

Nendaz excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Samnaun / Silvretta Arena offers better value, while Nendaz caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Nendaz's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Samnaun / Silvretta Arena's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Nendaz offers more terrain variety (10,000 acres vs 6,178 acres)
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena is moderately priced while Nendaz falls in the premium category

Best For

Nendaz

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

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

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

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Resort Comparison

Nendaz vs Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

The Verdict

Nendaz leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Nendaz

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Nendaz

163.9" average season

Best Terrain

Nendaz

10,000 acres to explore

Best Value

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

$72 day pass

Easiest Access

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Nendaz

Charming, walkable village

Nendaz

Valais, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

7.0

—

Walkability

8.0

8.5

—

Village Vibe

8.5

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

6,890'

5,577'

—

Skiable Area

10,000 ac

6,178 ac

—

Green Runs

15%

10%

—

Trails

412

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

GVA

INN

—

Drive Time

2.5h

1.7h

—

Road Ease

6.0

5.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$75

$72

—

Cost Tier

Premium

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Nendaz

Valais, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical6,890'

Skiable Area10,000 ac

Green Runs15%

Trails412

Getting There

AirportGVA

Drive Time2.5h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$75

Cost TierPremium

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

Nendaz

163.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

138.8" total

85%

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

153.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

84.2" total

55%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

164"82"0"

Nendaz

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Key Insights

Nendaz excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Samnaun / Silvretta Arena offers better value, while Nendaz caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Nendaz's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Samnaun / Silvretta Arena's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Nendaz offers more terrain variety (10,000 acres vs 6,178 acres)
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena is moderately priced while Nendaz falls in the premium category