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Resort Comparison

VailvsZermatt

Vail ski resort
United States flag

Vail

Colorado Rockies, United States

Zermatt ski resort
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Zermatt

Valais, Switzerland

Key Statistics

Vail
Stat
Zermatt
193 km
Total Piste
Best360 km
31
Total Lifts
Best54
3,527m
Peak Altitude
Best3,883m
2,457mBest
Base Altitude
1,620m
8/10
Snow Reliability
Best9/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★☆☆☆
Value Rating
★★☆☆☆
35mBest
Transfer Time
3h 35m
Eagle County Regional (EGE)
Nearest Airport
Geneva (GVA)

Category Scores

Vail
Zermatt
Terrain Variety
10
9
Snow Reliability
8
9
Lift System
9
8
Family Friendliness
8
7
Apres-Ski
9
7
Off-Piste
9
9
Beginner Suitability
7
5
Intermediate Terrain
9
8
Advanced Terrain
9
9
Value for Money
3
2
Accommodation
9
9
Dining
9
9
Accessibility
8
4
Scenery & Charm
8
10
Ski School
9
8

The Verdict

United States flag

Vail wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Value for Money
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
9category wins
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Zermatt wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Scenery & Charm
2category wins

Tied categories (4)

Off-PisteAdvanced TerrainAccommodationDining

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