Resort Comparison

DavosvsGrindelwald

Davos ski resort
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Davos

Graubünden, Switzerland

Grindelwald ski resort
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Grindelwald

Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Key Statistics

Davos
Stat
Grindelwald
330 kmBest
Total Piste
213 km
55Best
Total Lifts
44
2,844m
Peak Altitude
Best2,971m
1,560mBest
Base Altitude
943m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
7/10
Epic
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★★
★★★★☆
Value Rating
★★★★☆
2h 30m
Transfer Time
Best1h 15m
Zurich (ZRH)
Nearest Airport
Bern (BRN)

Difficulty Distribution

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Davos

Beginner 7/10Intermediate 8/10Advanced 7/10
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Grindelwald

Beginner 8/10Intermediate 7/10Advanced 4/10

Estimated Trip Cost

Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.

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Davos

$7,904total

$3,952 per person

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Grindelwald

$7,694total

$3,847 per person

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Category Scores

Davos
Grindelwald
Terrain Variety
9
7
Snow Reliability
7
6
Lift System
8
7
Family Friendliness
7
9
Apres-Ski
7
6
Off-Piste
7
5
Beginner Suitability
7
8
Intermediate Terrain
8
7
Advanced Terrain
7
4
Value for Money
5
5
Accommodation
8
8
Dining
8
7
Accessibility
6
8
Scenery & Charm
8
10
Ski School
8
8

The Verdict

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Davos wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Dining
8category wins
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Grindelwald wins on

  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Accessibility
  • Scenery & Charm
4category wins

Tied categories (3)

Value for MoneyAccommodationSki School

Best For

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Davos

BeginnersFamiliesBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmBig ski areas
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Grindelwald

BeginnersFamiliesBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmEasy access

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