4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon vs Aletsch Arena
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon and Aletsch Arena are neighbouring resorts in Wallis - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | Aletsch Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Good |
| Intermediates | Excellent | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Good | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Very good |
Beginners
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Very good
Aletsch Arena
Good
Intermediates
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Excellent
Aletsch Arena
Very good
Experts
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Good
Aletsch Arena
Limited
Off-piste
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Good
Aletsch Arena
Limited
Terrain Park
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Not ideal
Aletsch Arena
Not ideal
Families
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Limited
Aletsch Arena
Limited
Snow Confidence
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Good
Aletsch Arena
Limited
Budget
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Not ideal
Aletsch Arena
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | Aletsch Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 170.3 km | 83.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 2396 m | 1811 m |
| Lifts | 79 | 42 |
| Top elevation | 3301 m | 2869 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | January (~51cm) |
| Day pass | €82 | €55.12 |
Piste
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
170.3 km
Aletsch Arena
83.8 km
Vertical drop
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
2396 m
Aletsch Arena
1811 m
Lifts
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
79
Aletsch Arena
42
Top elevation
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
3301 m
Aletsch Arena
2869 m
Snow reliability
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
good snow
Aletsch Arena
good snow
Snowiest month
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
No data
Aletsch Arena
January (~51cm)
Day pass
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
€82
Aletsch Arena
€55.12
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon if...
you're learning to ski or you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Aletsch Arena if...
you're watching the budget.