4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon vs Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon and Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise are neighbouring resorts in Valais - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
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 want the bigger ski area.
Choose Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise if...
you want the most reliable snow.
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 412 km | 360 km |
| Vertical drop | 1980 m | 2337 m |
| Lifts | 68 | 51 |
| Top elevation | 3330 m | 3899 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~92cm) | March (~91cm) |
| Day pass | €94 | €104 |
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Excellent | Excellent |
| Experts | Very good | Very good |
| Off-piste | Very good | Very good |
| Terrain Park | Limited | Limited |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Very good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Good
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
Good
Intermediates
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Excellent
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
Excellent
Experts
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Very good
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
Very good
Off-piste
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Very good
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
Very good
Terrain Park
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Limited
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
Limited
Families
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Limited
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
Limited
Snow Confidence
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Good
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
Very good
Budget
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Not ideal
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
Not ideal
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