Champery

Champery is a charming village in the Val d’Illiez, Switzerland, and forms part of the Portes du Soleil, one of the largest ski areas in the world. Situated at 1,050 meters, Champery offers direct access to the Swiss sector of the Portes du Soleil, with lifts connecting skiers and snowboarders to over 650 km of pistes spanning both Switzerland and France. The resort is ideal for all levels: beginners enjoy gentle slopes and ski schools, intermediates can take advantage of long cruising runs, and advanced skiers and snowboarders have challenging off-piste terrain nearby. Snowboarders also benefit from terrain parks and freeride areas. Accommodation in Champery includes self-catering apartments, family-run hotels, cosy chalets, and a few boutique lodges, offering good value while keeping the authentic alpine village atmosphere. Pros: Access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski domain Charming Swiss village with traditional alpine character Variety of slopes suitable for all abilities Good value accommodation compared to larger resorts Cons: Smaller village with limited nightlife and après-ski Lower altitude, so snow reliability can be affected early or late season Some lifts are needed to connect to the full Portes du Soleil area Fewer luxury accommodation options than in nearby Swiss resorts Pros: Access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski domain Charming Swiss village with traditional alpine character Variety of slopes suitable for all abilities Good value accommodation compared to larger resorts Cons: Smaller village with limited nightlife and après-ski Lower altitude, so snow reliability can be affected early or late season Some lifts are needed to connect to the full Portes du Soleil area Fewer luxury accommodation options than in nearby Swiss resorts