Andermatt-Sedrun is the stronger all-round pick here — it offers more vertical than Burke Mountain. That said, Burke Mountain is no slouch, and beginners may prefer what it offers. For most holiday skiers, Andermatt-Sedrun delivers more mountain for your trip.
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger result for each metric. Numbers are measurements — compare them directly.
| Andermatt-Sedrun | Burke Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
Vertical Drop Height from top to bottom — more is a longer, bigger mountain feeling | 1,480m (4,856ft) | 622m (2,041ft) |
Summit Elevation How high the mountain reaches — higher tends to mean colder, drier snow | 2,961m (9,715ft) | 1,010m (3,314ft) |
Base Elevation Height of the base village — affects snow quality at the bottom of the mountain | 1,444m (4,738ft) | 388m (1,273ft) |
Annual Snowfall Average natural snowfall per season — more means better powder odds | 700cm (276in) | 660cm (260in) |
Trail Count Total marked runs — more variety over a week-long trip | 120 | 50 |
Lift Count Total lifts — more lifts typically means shorter queues and better mountain access | 33 | 4 |
Skiable Area Total groomed and patrolled terrain in hectares | 1,500ha (3,707ac) | 109ha (269ac) |
Beginner Terrain Percentage of trails rated beginner — higher means more options for new skiers | 25% | 26% |
Intermediate Terrain Percentage of trails rated intermediate — the core terrain for most holiday skiers | 50% | 45% |
Advanced Terrain Percentage of trails rated advanced or expert — higher means more challenge | 25% | 29% |
Andermatt-Sedrun has a clear edge across most measurable categories. It's the stronger choice for most skiers making this comparison.
Andermatt-Sedrun has significantly more vertical — a full run takes noticeably longer and the mountain feels much bigger.
Both resorts receive similar annual snowfall — you can expect comparable snow conditions at either.
Both resorts offer a similar proportion of beginner terrain — neither has a meaningful edge for first-timers.
Andermatt-Sedrun is much larger — significantly more trails means more variety and far less chance of skiing the same run twice in a week.
Andermatt-Sedrun's higher base elevation helps snow stay cold and dry longer — better conditions through the day and into spring.
Andermatt-Sedrun has a comparable amount of beginner-friendly terrain and is a lower-pressure environment for new skiers.
Andermatt-Sedrun wins on the stats that matter most for experienced skiers — more mountain to explore over a full week.
Both resorts offer a similar amount of beginner terrain (Andermatt-Sedrun: 25%, Burke Mountain: 26%), so neither has a clear edge for first-timers. Focus on which resort offers better ski school programs and convenience for your group.
Andermatt-Sedrun (700 cm/year) and Burke Mountain (660 cm/year) receive similar annual snowfall. Neither has a meaningful snow advantage — other factors like aspect, elevation, and grooming matter more day-to-day.
Andermatt-Sedrun is the larger mountain by trail count (Andermatt-Sedrun: 120 trails, Burke Mountain: 50 trails). On a week-long trip, a bigger mountain means more variety and a lower chance of feeling like you've exhausted the terrain.
Both resorts offer a similar proportion of advanced terrain (Andermatt-Sedrun: 25%, Burke Mountain: 29%). Expert skiers should look beyond percentages at the quality of the black runs, off-piste access, and whether there's lift-accessed backcountry terrain.
Both Andermatt-Sedrun and Burke Mountain are similarly suited to families. Look at ski school quality, on-mountain kids' facilities, and accommodation proximity to lifts when making your final decision — those practical factors matter more than raw stats for a family trip.
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