Laax, Swiss Alps

Laax: 5 things to know before you go

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The freestyle capital of Europe, Laax pairs the biggest snowparks on the continent with 224 km of piste and a glacier at 3018 m. Sleek, design-led and snow-sure, it is where Swiss snowboarding grew up.

1.Is the snow reliable in Laax?

Generally yes. From 1100 m at the base to 3018 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 85/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

At 224 km of piste on 28 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 44 blue, 50 red, 20 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Laax stands out for a vast, multi-sector domain and glacier skiing up high.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 1 to Apr 21 (about 20 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full Laax guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Laax have?
About 1918 m of vertical, from a 1100 m base to 3018 m at the top.
Is Laax part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 224 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Laax good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 44 blue), so committed beginners are better off starting elsewhere.
Can you ski on a glacier here?
Yes, there is glacier skiing up high, which stretches the season and helps in lean snow years.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Riders Hotel
4.6570 reviews
โ‚ฌ195
โ˜… Top pick

Riders Hotel

Excellent ยท 570 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Laax.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 570 reviews). It sits about 1.5 km from the slopes. A upper-scale option for Laax, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 1.5 km to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ195/ night
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Hotel Laaxerhof
4.3578 reviews
โ‚ฌ160

Hotel Laaxerhof

Very good ยท 578 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Laax.

โ‰ˆ 1.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ160/ night
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Rocksresort
4.5389 reviews
โ‚ฌ195

Rocksresort

Very good ยท 389 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Laax.

โ‰ˆ 1.6 km to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ195/ night
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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: Switzerland