Flims, Graubünden

Flims resort guide

Graubünden, Switzerland

Sunny slopes and extensive freeride terrain

Flims at a glance

220
Pistes
28
Lifts
3,018m
Top
1,100m
Base
1,918m
Vertical
ACH
Nearest airport, 75 km
30% beginner40% intermediate30% advanced

Flims offers sunny south-facing slopes, excellent freeride opportunities, and modern lift infrastructure.

Your questions about Flims, answered

How big is Flims?

Flims has 220 pistes served by 28 lifts — 9th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 13th of the 34.

How high is Flims?

The lifts run from 1100m at the base to 3018m at the top, a vertical of 1918m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 6th highest, with the 4th biggest vertical.

Is Flims good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Flims split 30% beginner, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits beginners and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Flims?

Over the last ten winters Flims has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 17 November to 22 May, about 188 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 157cm, 83cm of new snow and 3.2 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Flims?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH), 75km away in a straight line. Zürich (ZRH) is 89km, Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH), Germany is 95km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Flims?

A 6-day adult LAAX (Flims Laax Falera) costs CHF 415 for 2026/27, or CHF 69 a day. For value it ranks 12th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.

Full lift pass prices and history →

Airports near Flims

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH
    75 km
  • ZürichZRH
    89 km · major airport
  • Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH
    95 km · major airport

Travel time to Flims

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)Quickest
    Flight
    1h 45m · 848 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 35m · 101 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 20m
  • Fly to Zürich (ZRH)
    Flight
    1h 40m · 788 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 50m · 120 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 30m
  • Fly to Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH)
    Flight
    1h 40m · 833 km
    Transfer by road
    2h · 128 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 40m

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Flims lift pass 2026/27

CHF 4156-day adult LAAX (Flims Laax Falera) · ≈£377

CHF 69 per day · 3.0 km of piste per € · #12 of 34 for value in Switzerland

Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices

74value scoreGreat value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Flims piste map

We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Flims. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Flims has 220 pistes and 28 lifts, running from 1,100m to 3,018m.

Why go to Flims

  • High altitude and excellent snow
  • Great for all skill levels
  • Modern lift infrastructure
  • Great for families
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Good value for money

Things to know

  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Limited challenging terrain

Skiing and snowboarding Flims by ability

Beginners

Flims is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Flims offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Flims, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Flims

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: flims.com

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