6 Glacier Ski Resorts in Switzerland: Snow-Sure & Summer Skiing
Zermatt is the best glacier ski resort in Switzerland with overall score 5.5/10, followed by Verbier and Engelberg. 6 resorts qualify.
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6 resorts qualify, ranging from 5.5/10 to 4.6/10 for overall score.
Ranked list
- Zermatt5.5/10
Matterhorn Ski Paradise · Switzerland
- glacier skiing: yes
121 km75.2 mi of pistes · 105 min to Milan Malpensa
- Engelberg4.8/10
Engelberg-Titlis · Switzerland
- glacier skiing: yes
82 km51.0 mi of pistes · 93 min to Zürich
- Crans-Montana4.6/10
Crans-Montana · Switzerland
- glacier skiing: yes
140 km87.0 mi of pistes · 128 min to Geneva
- Laax4.6/10
Flims Laax Falera · Switzerland
- glacier skiing: yes
74 km46.0 mi of pistes · 125 min to Zürich
- Saas-Fee4.6/10
Saas-Fee · Switzerland
- glacier skiing: yes
82 km51.0 mi of pistes · 164 min to Milan Malpensa
Compare every resort on this list
6 Glacier Ski Resorts in Switzerland: Snow-Sure & Summer Skiing: full comparison
| # | Resort | overall score | Pistes | Base | Top | Nearest airport | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZermattSwitzerland | 5.5/10 | 121 km75.2 mi | 1,620 m5,310 ft | 3,883 m12,740 ft | Milan Malpensa (105 min) | 5.5 |
| 2 | VerbierSwitzerland | 5.3/10 | 124 km77.0 mi | 820 m2,690 ft | 3,330 m10,930 ft | Geneva (129 min) | 5.3 |
| 3 | EngelbergSwitzerland | 4.8/10 | 82 km51.0 mi | 1,014 m3,330 ft | 2,999 m9,840 ft | Zürich (93 min) | 4.8 |
| 4 | Crans-MontanaSwitzerland | 4.6/10 | 140 km87.0 mi | 1,500 m4,920 ft | 2,883 m9,460 ft | Geneva (128 min) | 4.6 |
| 5 | LaaxSwitzerland | 4.6/10 | 74 km46.0 mi | 1,100 m3,610 ft | 3,018 m9,900 ft | Zürich (125 min) | 4.6 |
| 6 | Saas-FeeSwitzerland | 4.6/10 | 82 km51.0 mi | 1,473 m4,830 ft | 3,600 m11,810 ft | Milan Malpensa (164 min) | 4.6 |
Range: 4.6/10 to 5.5/10 for overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which resort tops this list in Switzerland?
Zermatt, on overall score of 5.5/10.
How is this list ranked?
By overall score, computed from the data we hold for every published resort in Switzerland; nothing on this page is hand-ordered.
How many resorts qualify?
6 in Switzerland. A list only publishes with five or more.
What are the top three?
Zermatt (5.5/10), Verbier (5.3/10) and Engelberg (4.8/10).
Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-MeteoRanked from piste km, altitude, snow and lift-pass data plus our own scores, no sponsored placements. How we score resorts.