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Laax

Skiing and snowboarding in Laax: A comprehensive skiing guide

Ski resort figures

Slopes

218

of slopes

ski pass

85

Day ski pass for adult

Slope difficulty

88

of blue slopes

Blue slope

81

of red slopes

Piste rouge

19

of black and yellow slopes

Black slope

Altitude

1020

village

3018

peak

Snow cover

35

of the ski resort is snow-sure

Ski map

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Slope conditions

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Skiing and snowboarding in Laax

Alpine hotspot for riders

The ultra-cool ski resort of Laax is the favourite playground for snowboarders and freestylers from all over Europe. And rightly so. The resort offers exceptional facilities for this type of skiing and hosts international freestyle competitions that bring together professionals and amateurs alike. The village also has everything to please them: lively bars, concerts and chilled-out après-ski. Unlike some other kitschy Alpine resorts, the local scene is burgeoning with innovative design projects, in hospitality, gastronomy and in the development of the skiing infrastructure.

The ski area is also well suited to beginners thanks to its learning areas, its numerous blue runs and its freestyle academy that allows youngsters get started safely. The two other villages linked to the skiing area, Flims and Falera, are primarily aimed at spa and relaxation buffs.

Galaaxy, Crap Sogn Gion
Snowpark Laax
Snowpark Laax

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Our review of the skiing area

Epic snowparks and freestyle

The Vorab glacier is the highest point of the ski area. Most of the slopes are above 2,000m and therefore enjoy a good snow cover throughout the high season. Here, no T-bars except on the glacier. You will find mostly state-of-the-art cable cars, gondolas and chairlifts.

Snowpark and freeride

The hub of the skiing area and the starting point for most riders is the Galaaxy at the top of Crap Sogn Gion. From there, you can access the huge freestyle area made up of four snow parks, including the largest half-pipe in Europe. Higher up, from the Vorab glacier, freeriders will have fun on the unprepared but secured slopes of the Vorab Pign.

Photos: LAAX / Andri Ragettli

Beginners

Between the Laax and Flims areas lies a vast plateau of blue slopes intermingled with unprepared stretches, that will delight those seeking a safe introduction to powder snow. The ski area is well suited to beginners and is a real favourite with parents, with two child cares and a ski school accessible to children aged 4 and up.

Intermediate and advanced skiers

Skiers fond of speed and carving experts will be disappointed, the inclinations of the slopes being overall too gentle. There are, however, some fine runs at La Siala, Mutta Rodunda, Grauberg and on the southern side of the Vorab.

How to get to Laax?

Location and access

Just a 25-minute drive from Chur, Laax is one of Switzerland’s major and most accessible swiss ski resorts from Zurich. The resort is located on a sunny plateau, facing south-east, overlooking the Rhine Gorges. The inhabitants now speak mostly Swiss German, but it is still possible to hear Rumantsch, a typical Romansh language in the region.

On the motorway from Chur, take the exit Reichenau, then follow Films or Laax. The ski resort can be reached in less than thirty minutes.

Flims or Laax, both villages have covered car parks with the same rates (20 frs for 12 hours and 28 frs for 24 hours). If you arrive early, you may be lucky enough to find cheaper outdoor parking spaces (between 5 and 10 frs per day).

Distance by car to Laax

From
Travel time
Lausanne
3h30
Fribourg
3h
Berne
2h45
Geneva-Airport
4h
Zurich-Airport
1h30
Lyon
5h30
Paris
7h45

  • Take the train to Chur.
  • From there, go to the bus station above the platforms and take the yellow post bus number 81, which takes 30 minutes to Flims and 45 minutes to Laax.
  • To reach the ski lifts, get off at “Laax, Bergbahnen” or “Flims Dorf, Bergbahnen”.

Distance by train to Laax

From
Travel time
Changes
Lausanne
4h15
2 x
Fribourg
3h30
2 x
Berne
3h15
2 x
Geneva-Airport
5h
2 x
Zurich-Airport
2h15
1 x
Lyon
6h30
3 x
Paris
6h15
2 x

SBB train timetable

The nearest international airport is Zurich Airport.

By shuttle
A shuttle bus service runs between Zurich Airport and Laax during the high season. Pre-bookings required. The single trip costs CHF 75. Please note that the shuttle only runs once a day and only on some days of the week.

By public transport

  • Get down to the airport’s underground train station and take one of the many trains to the main station (Zürich HB).
  • From Zürich HB, take the InterCity 3 which leaves every 30 minutes heading for Chur.
  • In Chur, go to the bus station above the platforms and take the yellow postbus number 81 which connects Flims in 30 minutes and Laax in 45 minutes.
  • To reach the lifts, get off at “Laax, Bergbahnen” or “Flims Dorf, Bergbahnen”.

The single adult trip without discount costs CHF 58.
Total travel time from Zurich airport: 2h15

Shuttle buses connect the villages of Laax, Flims and Falera as well as the ski lifts to one another. Departure every 30 minutes. Shuttles are free for ski pass holders.

Hotels in Laax-Flims

The best hotels of the ski resort

Flims, Laax and Falera offer a wide and varied range of accommodation. Snowboarders, youngsters and freestylers: choose the hotels in Laax to enjoy the après-ski and events. Wellness enthusiasts and families: head towards Flims for its natural beauty and tranquility.

Laax

Peaks Place

  • Budget
  • Contemporary

Modern and very affordable apartments for the quality of the property. The location by a roundabout is offset by the spa area and the shuttle bus that takes you to the ski-lifts. In the vicinity of the rocksresort and its restaurants and bars.

Modern and very affordable apartments for the quality of the property. The location by a roundabout is offset by the spa area and the shuttle bus that takes you to the ski-lifts.

per night per appartment

CHF 70 à CHF 130

Laax

Backpacker Deluxe Hostel Capricorn

  • Budget
  • Laid-back
  • Youth

This eco-friendly hostel aims to reduce its environmental footprint to a minimum, including solar power generation and vegan breakfast.

This eco-friendly hostel aims to reduce its environmental footprint to a minimum, including solar power generation and vegan breakfast.

per night per bed

CHF 79 à CHF 109

Flims

Berghaus Nagens

  • Budget
  • Ski-in Ski-out
  • With a view

This affordable hotel located in the midst of the slopes offers outstanding views of the mountains. It is perfect for skiers wanting to be the first to run into fresh snow.

This affordable hotel located in the midst of the slopes offers outstanding views of the mountains. It is perfect for skiers wanting to be the first to run into fresh snow.

Dorm / room

CHF 88 à CHF 250

Laax

rocksresort

  • Design
  • Ski-in Ski-out

Affiliated to the stylish Design Hotels chain, this apartment complex is located near the slopes. It has been built with local material and features slick interiors. The complex includes bars and restaurants and is located at the end of the slopes, next to the cable car.

Affiliated to the stylish Design Hotels chain, this apartment complex has been built with local material and features slick interiors. It has been built with local material and features slick interiors. The complex includes bars and restaurants and is located at the end of the slopes, next to the cable car.

per night per appartment

CHF 102 à CHF 260

Flims

Soldanella by Hotel Adula

  • Spa

Soldanella is an annex of the Adula Hotel. The rooms are more affordable, while still having access to the hotel's superb oriental spas and hammams.

Soldanella is an annex of the Adula Hotel. The rooms are more affordable, while still having access to the hotel's superb oriental spas and hammams.

per night per room

CHF 117 à CHF 180

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