Resort Comparison

Telluride Ski Resort vs Zermatt

The Verdict

Telluride Ski Resort leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Telluride Ski Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Zermatt

212.3" average season

Best Terrain

Zermatt

5,500 acres to explore

Best Value

Zermatt

$100 day pass

Easiest Access

Telluride Ski Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Telluride Ski Resort

World-class village experience

Telluride Ski Resort

Colorado, United States

$$$$Epic

Zermatt

Valais, Switzerland

$$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

6.5

—

Walkability

9.0

—

Village Vibe

9.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

4,425'

7,217'

—

Skiable Area

2,000 ac

5,500 ac

—

Green Runs

23%

10%

—

Trails

148

200

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MTJ

GVA

—

Drive Time

1.2h

—

Road Ease

6.0

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Epic

Independent

—

Day Pass

$239

$100

—

Cost Tier

Luxury

—

Village

Dining

Excellent

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Telluride Ski Resort

Colorado, United States

$$$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

9.0

Village Vibe

9.5

Mountain

Vertical4,425'

Skiable Area2,000 ac

Green Runs23%

Trails148

Getting There

AirportMTJ

Drive Time1.2h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$239

Cost TierLuxury

Zermatt

Valais, Switzerland

$$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

9.0

Village Vibe

9.5

Mountain

Vertical7,217'

Skiable Area5,500 ac

Green Runs10%

Trails200

Getting There

AirportGVA

Drive Time3h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$100

Cost TierLuxury

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