Laax Ski Resort Guide
Laax, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 235km146 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,477m8,127ft |
| Resort Height | 1,100m3,609ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Laax
Laax is both a ski resort and a ski region. There are three villages linked by lifts in the LAAX ski area (it should be in capitals) - Flims Laax and Falera. Flims is the largest and back before the 1990s was known as the main resort, but in more recent years the whole area has been marketed as LAAX. It is one of Switzerland's biggest ski areas, also known as the Alpenarena, and is crowned by the Vorab glacier providing snowsure skiing. The LAAX ski area is also one of the world's best known for freestyle boarding, being home to some excellent terrain parks and host of some of the world's biggest international snowboarding competitions each winter. 70 per cent of the slopes are situated over 2,000 metres above sea level and freestyle facilities include what's claimed to be the world's largest superpipe.
Summary
The ski area of Laax is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,100m3,609ft, with 235km146 miles of marked runs.
Laax 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 Laax 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 Flims. Laax is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Falera and Flims.
With ski lifts as high as 2,477m8,127ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Laax is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Laax.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Laax is 14km9 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Fatschas 65'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Laax?
The next notable snow forecast is 12cm5in, expected on 22 December, with around 34cm13in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Laax Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 13 | 90km56 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | 70km43 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 25 | 75km47 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 235km146 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 54km34 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 30 | |
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
Laax Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,477m8,127ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,100m3,609ft |
| Resort Altitude (Laax) | 1,100m3,609ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,377m4,518ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Laax
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Laax Ski Schools and Laax Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Laax?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Surselva, Canton Grisons.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Laax is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 77 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Lugano, Zurich, Memmingen, Milan Malpensa, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Innsbruck Airport, Milan Linate and Basel airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 30 ski lifts are able to uplift 42,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 15km9 miles of ski runs, with 80 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Laax open?
Opened (since 30 November 2024).
Closes : 13 April 2025.
Usual opening is early November (Open weekends in November then fully open from mid December), and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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