Best Ski Resorts In Switzerland

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Steep powder skiing is fantastic in the ski resorts of Switzerland
Steep powder skiing is fantastic in the ski resorts of Switzerland
St Moritz is one of the Swiss Alps best ski resorts
St Moritz is one of the Swiss Alps best ski resorts
Arosa ski resort is known for its beautiful piste trails
Arosa ski resort is known for its beautiful piste trails
Aletsch Arena is a fantastic ski resort to get a taste of the Swiss Alps
Aletsch Arena is a fantastic ski resort to get a taste of the Swiss Alps
Champery is part of the Portes du Soleil, one of the best in Switzerland
Champery is part of the Portes du Soleil, one of the best in Switzerland
Engelberg is amongst the Best freeride powder ski resorts in Switzerland
Engelberg is amongst the Best freeride powder ski resorts in Switzerland
Unknown resorts like Leysin have serious terrain for freeriders in Switzerland
Unknown resorts like Leysin have serious terrain for freeriders in Switzerland
Glacier-3000 is a fabulous, gnarly off-piste powder haven in Switzerland
Glacier-3000 is a fabulous, gnarly off-piste powder haven in Switzerland
Diavolezza Lagalb near St Moritz is amongst the Swiss Alps best powder skiing resorts
Diavolezza Lagalb near St Moritz is amongst the Swiss Alps best powder skiing resorts
Nendaz & the 4 Vallees is close to a perfect Swiss Alps ski resort
Nendaz & the 4 Vallees is close to a perfect Swiss Alps ski resort
Steep tree skiing in Switzerland (pictured at the tiny resort of Klewenalp)
Steep tree skiing in Switzerland (pictured at the tiny resort of Klewenalp)
The Swiss Wall in Portes du Soleil is a formidable challenge for most skiers
The Swiss Wall in Portes du Soleil is a formidable challenge for most skiers
Overlooking Celerina at the excellent, but oft overlooked St Moritz
Overlooking Celerina at the excellent, but oft overlooked St Moritz
Surveying the lay of the terrain in the 4 Vallees Switzerland
Surveying the lay of the terrain in the 4 Vallees Switzerland
Train is the best way to get to most of the ski resorts in Switzerland
Train is the best way to get to most of the ski resorts in Switzerland
Powder skiing in Switzerland near Villars
Powder skiing in Switzerland near Villars
Les Diablerets train station in Switzerland, a great way to ski
Les Diablerets train station in Switzerland, a great way to ski
Mont Gele cable car accesses some of Switzerland
Mont Gele cable car accesses some of Switzerland's most popular freeride ski terrain
Ski the best resorts of Switzerland
Ski the best resorts of Switzerland

Best Ski Resorts In Switzerland

Powderhounds Awards: Best Ski Resorts in Switzerland

Where is the best skiing in the Swiss Alps? The following awards for the best ski resorts in Switzerland are according to ratings provided by Powderhounds.com & are for resorts that have been reviewed by Powderhounds.


Top Swiss Ski Resorts for Powder Hounds

Based on advanced terrain + snow quality & quantity + lack of people riding off-piste
Glacier 3000: Top 3 Best Powder Ski Resort in Switzerland Lauchernalp: Top 3 Best Powder Ski Resort in Switzerland Grimentz Zinal: Top 3 Best Powder Ski Resort in Switzerland

Rounding out the TOP 10 best Swiss ski resorts for powder hounds are: Davos Klosters, Mürren Schilthorn, Arolla-Evolene, SkiArena Andermatt Sedrun Disentis, Anzere, Savognin and Engelberg


Best Switzerland Ski Resorts - Overall

Based on infrastructure & services, terrain, snow & cost
Zermatt: #1 best overall rated ski resort in Switzerland 4 Vallees, Switzerland: 2nd Best Overall Rated Ski Resort in Switzerland Davos Klosters, Switzerland: 3rd best overall rated ski resort in Switzerland

Rounding out the TOP 10 best overall ski resorts in Switzerland are: SkiArena Andermatt Sedrun Disentis, Champery-Les Crosets, Lenzerheide, Grimentz Zinal, Aletsch Arena, Crans Montana, and Jungfrau


Other Awards for European Ski Resorts

Best Overall On-Piste Terrain
Crans Montana, Davos Klosters, Laax, Portes du Soleil, Zermatt

Best Family/Beginner Ski Resorts
Aletsch Arena, Engelberg, Belalp, Brigels, Grindelwald First

Best Intermediate On-Piste Terrain
Zermatt, Lenzerheide, Arosa, Davos Klosters, Laax, Corviglia (St Moritz), Meiringen Hasliberg

Best Advanced On-Piste Terrain
Jungfrau (Murren Schilthorn), Zermatt, Lenzerheide

Best Expert & Extreme Terrain
Murren Schilthorn, Andermatt Sedrun, Verbier, Engelberg, 4 Vallees

Best Off-piste & Freeride Terrain
Zermatt, Andermatt Sedrun, Verbier, Davos Klosters, St Moritz

Best Powder
Lauchernalp, Andermatt Sedrun, Murren Schilthorn, Davos Klosters, Engelberg, Diavolezza Lagalb

Best Après & Nightlife
Saas Fee, Zermatt, Verbier

Best Value for Money Overall
Brigels, Grimentz-Zinal/St Luc Chandolin, Portes du Soleil, Lenzerheide, Andermatt Sedrun

Best Resorts Accessible by Train
Aletsch Arena, Andermatt Sedrun, Arosa, Champery, Grindelwald-Wengen, Gstaad, Villar Gryon Diablerets

Want to know anything else? Check out the full Europe ski resort ratings page.

Best Switzerland Ski Resorts - Readers' Reviews

These awards for the "best ski resorts in Switzerland" are based on the public reviews on Powderhounds.com. Come and have your say on the top Switzerland ski resorts by reviewing and rating a ski area. Navigate to the Switzerland ski resort you want to review and click on the "add review" link in the left-hand-column. Put your vote in!

NB only Switzerland ski resorts with a minimum of 4 reviews were considered in the awards. Where there are equal scores, the resort with more reviews is selected as the best. 1 The top overall Switzerland ski resort is based on an average of the other above factors. 2 The best Switzerland powder skiing is the average of the scores for snow, uncrowded and off-piste.

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