Champéry, Swiss Alps

Champéry: 5 things to know before you go

Swiss Alps, Switzerland 🇨🇭

A handsome old village under the dramatic Dents du Midi, Champéry is the Swiss gateway to the vast Portes du Soleil, 600 km across France and Switzerland. Traditional charm meets one of the biggest ski circuits in the world.

1.Is the snow reliable in Champéry?

Generally yes. From 1050 m at the base to 2277 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 80/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 650 km of piste on 196 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 80 blue, 70 red, 24 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Champéry stands out for a vast, multi-sector domain.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 14 (about 17 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Champéry guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

See the full Champéry guide

More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Champéry have?
About 1227 m of vertical, from a 1050 m base to 2277 m at the top.
Is Champéry part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Champéry is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Champéry good for beginners?
It can work: 0 green and 80 blue runs are enough to start, though the area rewards skiers who can already link turns.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Boutique Hotel Beau-Séjour & Spa
4.8932 reviews
190
Top pick

Boutique Hotel Beau-Séjour & Spa

Excellent · 932 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Champéry, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.8/5 from 932 reviews). It sits about 350 m from the slopes. A upper-scale option for Champéry, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 350 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
190/ night
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Hôtel National Resort & Spa
4.8353 reviews
215

Hôtel National Resort & Spa

Excellent · 353 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Champéry, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 150 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
215/ night
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LE WHITE SA
4.7279 reviews
230

LE WHITE SA

Excellent · 279 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Champéry, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 650 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
230/ night
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Guest House du Grand Paradis
4.5239 reviews
185

Guest House du Grand Paradis

Very good · 239 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Champéry.

≈ 1.9 km to the slopesUpper-scale
From
185/ night
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