Ski Resorts in Valais, Switzerland

10 ski resorts in the Valais region of Switzerland, sorted by vertical drop. Compare stats on snowfall, trails, and terrain mix to find the right resort for your skiing level and holiday style.

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Car-free village beneath the Matterhorn with one of the highest and largest ski areas in the Alps.

Vertical2,278m (7,474ft)
Trails360
Snowfall508cm/yr (200in)
Beginner22%
Intermediate44%
Advanced34%
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Family-friendly entry into the 4 Vallées area with quieter pistes than Verbier and access to the Mont-Fort glacier.

Vertical2,230m (7,316ft)
Trails92
Snowfall760cm/yr (299in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate50%
Advanced30%
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Traditional Swiss village in the Portes du Soleil — the largest international ski area in the world.

Vertical1,900m (6,234ft)
Trails200
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate50%
Advanced20%
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Above the UNESCO Aletsch Glacier — sun-drenched south-facing pistes with the longest glacier in the Alps below.

Vertical1,900m (6,234ft)
Trails104
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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A car-free Swiss village beneath the Mischabel range with the world's highest underground funicular and year-round glacier skiing.

Vertical1,800m (5,906ft)
Trails100
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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One of the world's greatest freeride destinations with off-piste heaven, incredible vertical, and legendary après-ski.

Vertical1,524m (5,000ft)
Trails100
Snowfall760cm/yr (299in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate40%
Advanced40%
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Sun-soaked balcony village in the 4 Vallées with the famous Piste de l'Ours World Cup downhill.

Vertical1,500m (4,921ft)
Trails92
Snowfall700cm/yr (276in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate55%
Advanced25%
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A sunny south-facing plateau resort with golf-course pistes, panoramic Rhone Valley views, and a long history of luxury alpine tourism.

Vertical1,500m (4,921ft)
Trails140
Snowfall400cm/yr (157in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate50%
Advanced20%
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Quiet Anniviers Valley village with five connected resort areas and authentic alpine charm.

Vertical1,273m (4,177ft)
Trails70
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate50%
Advanced30%
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Sunny south-facing Valais village with quiet pistes, mostly cruising terrain, and sweeping Alps panoramas.

Vertical1,100m (3,609ft)
Trails40
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate50%
Advanced20%
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Skiing in Valais

The Valais region of Switzerland has 10 ski resorts in the SkiGrade database. The largest by vertical drop is Zermatt at 2278m of vertical.

Resorts within the same region often share similar snow conditions, altitude profiles, and season lengths. Use the stats above to compare individual mountains, or click through to any resort page for a full head-to-head comparison with any other resort in the SkiGrade database.