Ski resorts in Valais (Switzerland)
16 ski resorts in Valais (Switzerland), with top elevations from 2,093 to 3,883 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in Valais
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | 1,620 m | 3,883 m | 2,263 m | 360 km | 54 | — | Rent skis |
| Saas-Fee | 1,800 m | 3,500 m | 1,700 m | 150 km | 22 | — | Rent skis |
| La Tzoumaz | 1,535 m | 3,330 m | 1,795 m | 410 km | 94 | — | Rent skis |
| Nendaz | 1,365 m | 3,330 m | 1,965 m | 410 km | 94 | — | Rent skis |
| Thyon 2000 - Les Collons | 2,000 m | 3,330 m | 1,330 m | 410 km | 94 | — | Rent skis |
| Veysonnaz | 1,233 m | 3,330 m | 2,097 m | 410 km | 94 | — | Rent skis |
| Crans-Montana | 1,500 m | 3,000 m | 1,500 m | 140 km | 26 | — | Rent skis |
| Grimentz - Zinal | 1,570 m | 2,900 m | 1,330 m | 115 km | 21 | — | Rent skis |
| Aletsch Arena | 1,845 m | 2,869 m | 1,024 m | 104 km | 35 | — | Rent skis |
| Bettmeralp | 1,934 m | 2,647 m | 713 m | 104 km | 35 | — | Rent skis |
| Champery | 1,055 m | 2,466 m | 1,411 m | 650 km | 194 | — | Rent skis |
| Les Crosets | 1,670 m | 2,466 m | 796 m | 650 km | 194 | — | Rent skis |
| Morgins | 1,333 m | 2,466 m | 1,133 m | 650 km | 194 | — | Rent skis |
| Ovronnaz | 1,330 m | 2,427 m | 1,097 m | 30 km | 7 | — | Rent skis |
| Anzere | 1,516 m | 2,420 m | 904 m | 58 km | 9 | — | Rent skis |
| Torgon | 1,085 m | 2,093 m | 1,008 m | 650 km | 194 | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Valais
Which ski resorts are there in Valais?
This page compares 16 ski resorts in Valais, spread across these areas: Valais. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the highest ski resort in Valais?
The highest point in Valais is at Zermatt: 3,883 m, in Valais. Next comes Saas-Fee (3,500 m). This comparison covers every resort on this page, because we have the elevation of all of them.
Which ski resort has the biggest vertical drop in Valais?
Zermatt: 2,263 m between its base (1,620 m) and its summit (3,883 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
When do the ski resorts in Valais open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 16 resorts in Valais with a calculated window open between October 25, 2026 and December 13, 2026, and close between April 12, 2027 and May 3, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Valais?
16 of the 16 resorts in Valais on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.