Flims Ski Resort Guide
Flims, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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Total Piste Length | 235km146 miles |
Highest Lift | 3,018m9,902ft |
Resort Height | 1,100m3,609ft |
Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Lugano |
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Flims
The ski area of Flims is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,100m3,609ft, with 235km146 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Flims is part of the Flims-Laax-Falera ski area with access to 470km292 miles of downhill skiing, with 103 marked pistes, served by a total of 63 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Flims itself (235km146 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Flims-Laax-Falera ski resorts of Falera and Laax. Flims is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Falera and Laax.
With ski lifts as high as 3,018m9,902ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Flims is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Flims.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Flims is 17km11 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Fatschas 65'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Flims?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm3in, expected on 23 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Flims Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 90km56 miles |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 12 | 70km43 miles |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 15 | 75km47 miles |
Downhill Total Length | 235km146 miles | |
Cross Country Total Length | 54km34 miles | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 33 |
Flims-Laax-Falera Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 18 | |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 40 | |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 45 | |
Downhill Total Length | 470km292 miles | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 63 |
Altitudes & Slopes
Flims Ski Area Heights
Highest Lift | 3,018m9,902ft |
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Lowest Piste | 1,100m3,609ft |
Resort Altitude (Flims) | 1,100m3,609ft |
Max Vertical | 1,918m6,293ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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Location and Map
Where is Flims?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Imboden, Canton Grisons.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Flims is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 71 minutes drive away.
Lugano, Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Memmingen, Basel, Milan Malpensa, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Innsbruck Airport and Milan Linate airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 33 ski lifts are able to uplift 42,410 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 25km16 miles of ski runs, with 225 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Flims open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.