Zermatt vs Chamonix

We are from Canada and it is our 2nd time going to Europe to ski, we went to La Plagne, France, last year and we mainly skied on their blue runs, only a couple red runs. We are looking to either go to Chamonix or Zermatt this year. We would like to know some details about their terrain, village, and the general view from the trails. Any help would be appreciated and if you have a better recommendation please let me know.

Haven't been to Chamonix but have skied Zermatt twice. Really enjoyed it.

Trip report here

https://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/15193.page

Chamonix has a few ski areas so terrain is varied, so has Zermatt. Views are breathtaking in both places. This season we are not spoiled for snow do it's mainly piste skiing no matter where you go unless it changes, but sadly doesn't look it thus far. Zermatt ski areas are interconnected, so you can start a day in one place and descent elsewhere, you can also ski down to Italy. In Chamonix if you want to ski more than one area in the same day you have to take a bus. I find Zermatt more cruisey than Chamonix. Red runs in Chamonix would be black in many places. But Chamonix has an easier area too. Chamonix is a town, Zermatt is a village. Both quite lively in the evening. Zermatt has champagne bar on slopes :) I would say particularly this season Zermatt will be a better option.

verbier_ski_bum wrote: I would say particularly this season Zermatt will be a better option.

Because if there is no snow, drinking champagne with Alpine scenery is not a bad option.