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How the ranking is calculated👇🏻
We ranked the 8 best ski resorts in Switzerland using thousands of real skier and snowboarder ratings on Snomad.
This list is based on the Overall rating category, which takes lots of different parts of the ski experience into account, from the quality of the slopes and groomed runs, to lift efficiency, how busy the pistes feel, eating out, après, scenery and more.

So this is not just about the biggest ski areas or the most famous names. It’s based on how skiers and snowboarders actually rate the full resort experience.
And yes, this heat has got us thinking about one thing… skiing. 🥵⛷️

8. Mürren - Schilthorn 🇨🇭
Overall rating: 4.31/5
A proper Swiss classic with huge scenery, a car-free village feel and access to the iconic Schilthorn.

7. Laax 🇨🇭
Overall rating: 4.33/5
One of Europe’s best resorts for freestyle skiers and snowboarders, with a modern feel and some of the best park terrain in the Alps.

6. Arosa Lenzerheide 🇨🇭
Overall rating: 4.33/5
A big, varied ski area with plenty of piste choice, good lifts and a relaxed feel that works well for mixed groups.

5. Champéry 🇨🇭
Overall rating: 4.35/5
Swiss charm with access to the huge Portes du Soleil ski area. A great option for skiers who want mileage without losing the mountain village feel.

4. Verbier 🇨🇭
Overall rating: 4.37/5
World-class terrain, serious off-piste, big mountain energy and one of the liveliest ski scenes in Switzerland.

3. Engelberg 🇨🇭
Overall rating: 4.38/5
A favourite for stronger skiers and freeriders, with big vertical, serious snow potential and properly exciting high-alpine terrain.

2. Grimentz-Zinal 🇨🇭
Overall rating: 4.42/5
A less obvious name than some on this list, but loved for its scenery, quieter slopes, snow quality and authentic mountain feel.

1. Zermatt 🇨🇭
Overall rating: 4.45/5
Huge ski area, glacier skiing, incredible food, iconic Matterhorn views and one of the most complete ski experiences in the Alps.
Which Swiss resort would you put at number 1? 👀

My honest resort review of Alagna 🇮🇹⛷️

The Snomad community rated Alagna Valsesia very highly for quiet slopes, value for money, off-piste terrain and expert skiing, so I was inspired to visit and see what all the fuss is about. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Why do the French ski here?👇🏻

These are 8 lesser-known ski resorts in France — not ranked, just a selection of places that offer great skiing, better value, and a more authentic feel than the big-name mega resorts. 🇫🇷⛷️

Samoëns 🇫🇷
A proper village base in the Grand Massif — quieter and better value than Flaine, but with access to the same huge ski area.

Montgenèvre 🇫🇷
A smart, lower-key base in the Milky Way, with easy access into Italy and plenty of ski mileage.

La Clusaz 🇫🇷
A local favourite near Geneva — strong off-piste, great tree skiing, and a proper alpine town that feels alive year-round.

Megève 🇫🇷
Classic French luxury, but also great skiing — loads of tree-lined runs and big mileage linking into Saint-Gervais.

Val Cenis 🇫🇷
A relaxed Maurienne resort with wide open slopes, great value, and far fewer crowds than the Tarentaise.

Val d’Arly 🇫🇷
The quieter side of the Espace Diamant, offering scenic cruising and a much more low-key feel than Megève.

Serre Chevalier 🇫🇷
Around 250km of skiing, loads of tree-lined terrain, and one of the best big areas in France without the crowds.

Saint Sorlin d’Arves 🇫🇷
A traditional farming village with access to Les Sybelles (300km+), offering big mileage, great value, and quiet slopes.

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Don’t overpay👇🏻
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