Folgarida-Marilleva comes out ahead overall — it offers more vertical than Wengen. Wengen still has plenty to offer, especially for intermediate skiers who don't need the biggest mountain. But if you want the fuller experience, Folgarida-Marilleva wins this one.
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger result for each metric. Numbers are measurements — compare them directly.
| Wengen | Folgarida-Marilleva | |
|---|---|---|
Vertical Drop Height from top to bottom — more is a longer, bigger mountain feeling | 1,300m (4,265ft) | 1,500m (4,921ft) |
Summit Elevation How high the mountain reaches — higher tends to mean colder, drier snow | 2,320m (7,612ft) | 2,179m (7,149ft) |
Base Elevation Height of the base village — affects snow quality at the bottom of the mountain | 1,274m (4,180ft) | 950m (3,117ft) |
Annual Snowfall Average natural snowfall per season — more means better powder odds | 400cm (157in) | 600cm (236in) |
Trail Count Total marked runs — more variety over a week-long trip | 110 | 156 |
Lift Count Total lifts — more lifts typically means shorter queues and better mountain access | 24 | 60 |
Skiable Area Total groomed and patrolled terrain in hectares | 110ha (272ac) | 150ha (371ac) |
Beginner Terrain Percentage of trails rated beginner — higher means more options for new skiers | 30% | 30% |
Intermediate Terrain Percentage of trails rated intermediate — the core terrain for most holiday skiers | 55% | 55% |
Advanced Terrain Percentage of trails rated advanced or expert — higher means more challenge | 15% | 15% |
Folgarida-Marilleva has a clear edge across most measurable categories. It's the stronger choice for most skiers making this comparison.
Folgarida-Marilleva has somewhat more vertical drop, giving a slightly longer ride on most runs.
Folgarida-Marilleva gets substantially more snow each season — a meaningful edge for powder seekers and late-season skiing.
Both resorts offer a similar proportion of beginner terrain — neither has a meaningful edge for first-timers.
Folgarida-Marilleva is noticeably larger, with more trails to explore over a multi-day trip.
Wengen's higher base elevation helps snow stay cold and dry longer — better conditions through the day and into spring.
Folgarida-Marilleva wins on the stats that matter most for experienced skiers — more mountain to explore over a full week.
Folgarida-Marilleva gets more snow annually — better odds of fresh powder and better conditions into late season.
Both resorts offer a similar amount of beginner terrain (Wengen: 30%, Folgarida-Marilleva: 30%), so neither has a clear edge for first-timers. Focus on which resort offers better ski school programs and convenience for your group.
Folgarida-Marilleva gets more snow on average. That translates to better powder days, longer seasons, and more reliable conditions throughout January and February.
Folgarida-Marilleva is the larger mountain by trail count (Wengen: 110 trails, Folgarida-Marilleva: 156 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 (Wengen: 15%, Folgarida-Marilleva: 15%). 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 Wengen and Folgarida-Marilleva 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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