How big is Laax?
Laax has 224 pistes served by 28 lifts — 8th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 13th of the 34.
Laax resort guide
Graubünden, Switzerland
Europe's freestyle capital with world-class terrain parks
Laax at a glance
224
Pistes
28
Lifts
3,018m
Top
1,000m
Base
2,018m
Vertical
ACH
Nearest airport, 78 km
35% beginner40% intermediate25% advanced
Laax is renowned for its innovative terrain parks, modern facilities, and vibrant snowboard culture.
Your questions about Laax, answered
How high is Laax?
The lifts run from 1000m at the base to 3018m at the top, a vertical of 2018m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 6th highest, with the 3rd biggest vertical.
Is Laax good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Laax split 35% beginner, 40% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.
On those numbers it suits beginners.
For off-piste, our guide documents 3 zones at Laax, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Laax?
Over the last ten winters Laax has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 20 November to 24 May, about 187 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 121cm, 77cm of new snow and 2.4 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Laax?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH), 78km away in a straight line. Zürich (ZRH) is 89km, Lugano (LUG) is 94km. 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 Laax?
A 6-day adult LAAX (Flims Laax Falera) costs CHF 415 for 2026/27, or CHF 69 a day. For value it ranks 10th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Laax
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH78 km
- ZürichZRH89 km · major airport
- LuganoLUG94 km
Travel time to Laax
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 · 105 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 Lugano (LUG)
- Flight
- 1h 50m · 916 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 55m · 127 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 45m
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.
Laax lift pass 2026/27
CHF 4156-day adult LAAX (Flims Laax Falera) · ≈£377
CHF 69 per day · 3.1 km of piste per € · #10 of 34 for value in Switzerland
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
75value scoreGreat value
Laax 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 Laax. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Laax has 224 pistes and 28 lifts, running from 1,000m to 3,018m.
Why go to Laax
- 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 Laax by ability
Beginners
Laax is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Laax offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Laax, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Laax
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: laax.com
More on Laax
- Laax snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Laax snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Laax lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Laax off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Laax off-piste guidesMountain guides and schools offering off-piste, touring and heli-skiing here.
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Laax
Distances are straight-line, not by road.