How big is Laax?
Laax has 224 trails served by 28 lifts — 8th for trails 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
Trails
28
Lifts
9,902ft
Top
3,281ft
Base
6,621ft
Vertical
ACH
Nearest airport, 48 mi
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 3,281ft at the base to 9,902ft at the top, a vertical of 6,621ft. 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 trails 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 backcountry and 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 November 20 to May 24, about 187 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 48in, 30in 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), 48 mi away in a straight line. Zürich (ZRH) is 55 mi, Lugano (LUG) is 58 mi. 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 ticket 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 ticket 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 AltenrheinACH48 mi
- ZürichZRH55 mi · major airport
- LuganoLUG58 mi
Travel time to Laax
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Zürich (ZRH)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,921 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 50m · 75 mi
- Total
- ≈ 10h 20m
- Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,962 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 35m · 65 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Lugano (LUG)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,981 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 55m · 79 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2026/27
CHF 4156-day adult LAAX (Flims Laax Falera) · ≈$503
CHF 69 per day · 3.1 km of trails per € · #10 of 34 for value in Switzerland
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
75value scoreGreat value
Laax trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort'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 trails and 28 lifts, running from 3,281ft to 9,902ft.
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 level
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 ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Laax backcountry & off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- 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.