View from the Vorab Glacier above LAAX over a sea of cloud to rows of snow-covered Graubünden peaks

Resort guide · Switzerland

LAAX: Our Ski Guide

Flims, Laax and Falera share 216 km of pistes from 1,100 to 3,018 metres on the Vorab Glacier, five snowparks and the 200-metre superpipe that made LAAX the freestyle capital of the Alps.

The back story

Season 2026/27: Pre-season from 28 Nov 2026; high season 18 Dec 2026 – 29 Mar 2027; low season to 11 Apr 2027 (laax.com) · Ski area: 216 km of pistes, 30 lifts, 5 snowparks, from 1,100 to 3,018 m (Vorab Glacier) · Top viewpoint: Vorab Glacier, 3,018 m, above the UNESCO Tectonic Arena Sardona · Lift pass: Dynamic day and multi-day prices in the LAAX app and webshop; TOPCARD for LAAX, Arosa Lenzerheide and Davos Klosters · Lift company: Weisse Arena Group (LAAX) · Getting there: Train to Chur, then PostBus in under 40 min; Zurich 1 h 45 by car (flimslaax.com)

  1. The back story

    LAAX: the back story

    LAAX·In depth

    Three Graubünden villages, a mountain called the Stone of St. John, and the halfpipe that made LAAX the freestyle capital of the Alps.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

  1. Dynamic prices, 2026/27

    LAAX lift tickets and TOPCARD

    LAAX·Lift pass·€€€

    Day and multi-day tickets in LAAX are priced dynamically and sold in the LAAX app and webshop; the TOPCARD season pass covers LAAX, Arosa Lenzerheide and Davos Klosters.

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  2. Five parks, more than 90 obstacles

    LAAX snowparks and the superpipe

    LAAX·Snowparks·€€€

    The freestyle heart of the Alps around Crap Sogn Gion: a 200-metre superpipe, an Olympic-size pro kicker line at P60 and parks for every level.

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  3. Spalegna, Flims

    Ami Sabi slope and beginner areas

    LAAX·Beginner area·€

    Gentle blue slopes for first turns at Spalegna in Flims, easy pistes around Alp Dado and a beginner’s ticket for the right lifts.

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  4. Courses, cross-country and childcare

    LAAX School

    LAAX·Ski and snowboard school·€€€

    The resort’s own school: ski and snowboard courses, cross-country skiing, team events, and Ami Sabi childcare at the Laax valley station.

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  5. In the rocksresort

    LAAX Rental

    LAAX·Ski and board hire·€€

    Ski, snowboard and summer equipment to hire at the rocksresort, by the Laax valley station.

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  6. 13 km and 1,700 m of descent

    La Siala to Flims and night skiing

    LAAX·Signature runs·€€€

    The long descent from La Siala to Flims, about 13 km with 1,700 metres of drop, and floodlit night skiing on the 6 km run from Curnius to Laax Murschetg.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: The Wellness Hostel 3000 and the mountainhostel, early online tickets in the LAAX app, Caffè NoName hot dogs and the Aua Grava pool. Mid-range: Apartments at the rocksresort, family hotels in Flims, fondue at Casa Veglia and lunch in the Stalla at Alp Nagens. Luxury: Spa hotels in Flims such as the Adula and the Schweizerhof, MICHELIN-listed dinners at Mulania and Cavigilli, and a drive to Schloss Schauenstein.

  1. Ski-in, ski-out at the Laax valley station · In depth

    rocksresort

    LAAX·Design apartment resort·€€€€

    248 modern apartments at the Laax valley station, with the gondola at the door, eight restaurants and six bars, a day nursery and reduced-rate access to signinawellness.

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  2. Ski-in, ski-out in Laax Murschetg · In depth

    signinahotel

    LAAX·Hotel·€€€

    A hotel at Laax Murschetg, by the valley station, with signinawellness (a 12.5 m indoor pool, Finnish sauna, biosauna and steam bath), a kids’ room and the Camino restaurant and bar.

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  3. Family-run in Flims Waldhaus · In depth

    Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof Flims

    LAAX·Four-star boutique hotel·€€€

    A Belle Époque hotel of more than 100 years in Flims Waldhaus, run by one family for four generations, with the 750 m² Badehaus: a 7 × 15 m stone pool, Finnish sauna and Swiss pine sauna.

    Rudi Dadens 1, 7018 Flims WaldhausExplore View on map

  4. Near Lake Cauma, Flims · In depth

    Hotel Adula

    LAAX·Four-star superior spa hotel·€€€

    A four-star superior in Flims Waldhaus with a 1,200 m² spa (a 20 m indoor pool, an outdoor saltwater pool, saunas and Nescens treatments) and La Muña, Adula Kitchen & Bar and The Dining Room.

    Via Sorts Sut 3, 7018 FlimsExplore View on map

  5. La Senda Spa, Laax · In depth

    Peaks Place

    LAAX·Hotel and apartments·€€€

    An apart-hotel in Laax with the 850 m² La Senda Spa (a 15 m pool, whirlpool grotto, Finnish sauna, biosauna and steam bath), apartments up to 92 m² and the regional restaurant s’nani.

    Via Uletsch 1, 7031 LaaxExplore View on map

  6. Right by the Laax lifts · In depth

    Hotel Laaxerhof

    LAAX·Four-star hotel·€€€

    A hotel directly at the Laax mountain railways, with an indoor pool and whirlpool, an adults-only sauna area, Restaurant Vallarosa, a Fonduestall and the La Trocla wine cellar.

    Via Murschetg 35, 7032 Laax MurschetgExplore View on map

  7. Laax Murschetg, open in winter

    Riders Hotel

    LAAX·Hotel·€€

    Modern, stylish rooms at the Laax valley station for a night or a week, with the Riders Lobby Bar and a vegetarian restaurant.

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  8. Over 2,200 m, for sunrise

    mountainhostel Crap Sogn Gion

    LAAX·Mountain hostel·€

    A hostel high on the mountain at over 2,200 metres, for sunrise over the Surselva and first tracks in the morning.

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  9. On Lake Laax, with the Aua Grava

    Wellness Hostel 3000

    LAAX·Hostel·€

    A modern hostel on Lake Laax, next to the Aua Grava pool and wellness centre: the affordable way to stay in LAAX.

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Restaurants and mountain huts

  1. In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)

    Mulania Brasserie

    LAAX·International·€€€

    Sleek contemporary style under rustic beams in an old Graubünden building in Laax Murschetg.

    Via Murschetg 15, 7031 LaaxExplore View on map

  2. In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)

    Cavigilli

    LAAX·Swiss·€€€

    A charming 15th-century Graubünden house in Flims, original wood and stone, cordial service and a down-to-earth atmosphere.

    Via Arviul 1, 7017 FlimsExplore View on map

  3. Three MICHELIN stars (2026)

    Schloss Schauenstein

    LAAX·Creative·€€€€

    Andreas Caminada’s flagship in a castle at Fürstenau, in the Domleschg: a special-occasion drive from the slopes.

    Obergass 15, 7414 FürstenauExplore View on map

  4. Grisons cooking like Grandma’s

    Capalari, Crap Sogn Gion

    LAAX·Mountain restaurant·€€

    Pizokels, capuns and barley soup made to grandmother’s recipes on Crap Sogn Gion, with the whole ski area in view.

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  5. A cowshed at 1,980 m

    Stalla Alp Nagens

    LAAX·Mountain restaurant·€€

    Swiss classics in a newly renovated, rustic cowshed at 1,980 metres above Flims: alp cheese, fondue and raclette, with a sun terrace.

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  6. Sunset terrace

    Tegia Miez

    LAAX·Alpine hut·€€€

    A small, fine Alpine hut with regional specialities and good wines, and a terrace with a sunset panorama.

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  7. Charcoal grill and open fire

    La Vacca

    LAAX·Steakhouse in a tipi·€€€

    Steaks from the charcoal grill and a good glass of wine by a crackling fire, in a tipi on the mountain.

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  8. Overlooking the LAAX snowpark

    Caffè NoName

    LAAX·Café·€

    The freestyle scene’s meeting place on Crap Sogn Gion: Italian caffè, panini, soup of the day and hot dogs, with the snowpark below.

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  9. Family-friendly, Laax Murschetg

    Casa Veglia

    LAAX·Swiss classics·€€

    Swiss food culture with charm and history: fondue chinoise, cheese fondue and homemade capuns, with a children’s buffet.

    Via Murschetg 17, 7032 Laax MurschetgExplore View on map

  10. Wood-fired pizza at the rocksresort

    Camino

    LAAX·Italian·€€

    Crispy pizzas from the wood-fired oven and homemade Italian dishes, with a fireplace room.

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Après-ski and bars

  1. DJs and bands at weekends

    Indy Bar

    LAAX·Bar·€€

    The urban vibe of Laax in the rocksresort: good music, board-sports culture, mulled wine at the outdoor bar and DJ sets or bands at weekends.

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  2. Sun terrace at the Flims valley station

    Legna Bar, Flims

    LAAX·Après-ski bar·€€

    The après-ski bar with a big sun terrace directly at the valley station in Flims, looking up at the Flimserstein.

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  3. From 4 pm daily

    Riders Lobby Bar

    LAAX·Bar and live music·€€

    Coffee, books, live acoustic bands and cold beer at the Riders Hotel, with after-mountain snacks from 4 pm.

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  4. Rustic bar in the rocksresort

    Il Pup

    LAAX·Bar·€€

    A rustic bar with a modern feel, good drinks and beers and a cosy outdoor area in the rocksresort.

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  5. A first-class drinks list

    Camino Bar

    LAAX·Cocktail bar·€€

    A relaxed bar with a high feel-good factor and a first-class selection of drinks, beside Camino.

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Shops

  1. House C, rocksresort

    LAAX Store

    LAAX·Souvenirs and merchandise

    LAAX souvenirs, hoodies and caps, in House C with the mountain railway information centre.

    rocksresort Haus C, 7032 LaaxExplore View on map

  2. The first address for snowboarders

    Burton Store LAAX

    LAAX·Snowboard shop

    The latest snowboard gear, outerwear and streetwear at the rocksresort.

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  3. Order bread by app by 4 pm

    Il Paun & Delicatessas

    LAAX·Bakery and deli

    Freshly baked bread, sandwiches, pastries and regional delicacies at the rocksresort; order bread in the LAAX app by 4 pm and collect it from 7:30 am.

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  4. Groceries at the valley station

    Volg, rocksresort

    LAAX·Supermarket

    The rocksresort supermarket: regional fresh food, staples, bakery, drinks and newspapers.

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Spas and wellness

  1. 25-metre pool on Lake Laax

    Aua Grava

    LAAX·Pool and wellness

    The public pool and wellness centre on Lake Laax: a renovated 25-metre pool, gym, saunas, hot bath, mist shower and sound room.

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  2. 2,500 m² in Flims

    La Mira Wellness & Spa, Hotel Adula

    LAAX·Hotel spa

    A 2,500 m² spa and beauty centre at Hotel Adula in Flims, with day-spa packages.

    Via Sorts Sut 3, 7018 FlimsExplore View on map

  3. 850 m², Laax

    La Senda Spa, Peaks Place

    LAAX·Hotel spa

    An 850 m² spa with a spacious sports pool, steam bath, bio sauna and Finnish sauna.

    Via Uletsch 1, 7031 LaaxExplore View on map

  4. 1,000 m², Flims

    The Hide Wellness & Spa

    LAAX·Hotel spa

    A spacious new 1,000 m² spa at The Hide hotel in Flims, with panoramic sauna, steam bath, rain showers, a private spa and a gym.

    Via Nova 80, 7017 FlimsExplore View on map

  5. 1,200 m² in Flims Waldhaus

    Hotel Cresta wellness

    LAAX·Hotel spa

    Saunas, caldarium, Kneipp fountains, a heated outdoor pool, natural pool and mountain-water pond over 1,200 m².

    Via Passadi 5, 7018 Flims WaldhausExplore View on map

  6. Day spa by reservation

    Schweizerhof Badehaus

    LAAX·Hotel spa

    The Badehaus pool and spa at the Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof in Flims Waldhaus, open to day guests by advance reservation.

    Rudi Dadens 1, 7018 Flims WaldhausExplore View on map

Getting there

  1. Chur 30 min, Zurich 1 h 45 by car

    Getting to LAAX

    LAAX·Getting there

    Flims, Laax and Falera are 30 minutes from Chur and 1 hour 45 from Zurich by car; by train to Chur, then the PostBus in under 40 minutes.

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  2. For stays of three nights or more

    Half-price public transport offer

    LAAX·Rail deal

    Book three nights or more at a participating hotel in the Tectonic Arena Sardona and travel there and back by public transport for half price.

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  3. Buses between the villages

    Getting around Flims Laax Falera

    LAAX·Local transport

    Local buses link Flims, Laax and Falera with the valley stations, and holders of a TOPCARD travel within the destination at no extra cost.

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  4. The gateway by train

    Chur station

    LAAX·Rail hub

    Graubünden’s capital and rail hub, served by national and international trains; the PostBus to Flims and Laax leaves from here.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

  1. At the LAAX valley station

    Laax Murschetg

    LAAX·Neighbourhood

    The lift base of Laax, with the rocksresort, hotels, restaurants, bars and shops around the valley station.

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  2. Village and FlemXpress

    Flims Dorf

    LAAX·Neighbourhood

    The main village of Flims, with the valley station of the FlemXpress to Foppa and Startgels.

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  3. Forest, lakes and grand hotels

    Flims Waldhaus

    LAAX·Neighbourhood

    The quieter, forested side of Flims, with historic hotels and Lake Cauma close by.

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  4. The old village and its lake

    Laax Dorf

    LAAX·Neighbourhood

    The old village of Laax, beside Lake Laax and the Aua Grava pool, a short ride from Murschetg.

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  5. The sunny terrace

    Falera

    LAAX·Neighbourhood

    The smallest and sunniest of the three villages, with its own lift into the ski area.

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