Flims Laax Falera

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With far over 200 kilometres of pistes stretching across 100+ square kilometres of snow-assured slopes around the 'Crap Sogn Gion', the ski region of the Flims, Laax and Falera resorts constitutes one of Switzerland's very large, connected winter sports regions. In summer, Flims Laax Falera becomes one enormous outdoor 'playground' for active guests.

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The Flims Laax Falera ski resort is much closer than you think. Just 150 minutes away from Milan, 90 minutes from Zurich and 20 minutes from Chur, awaits one of Europe's most snow-sure regions. It is hard to believe that so much snow, sun and an intact environment can be found just 10 minutes away from the nearest motorway exit. One glance at the 220 kilometres of slopes, mountain restaurants and après-ski bars is enough to see that LAAX always has something to offer. There is plenty of room for everyone, for families or singles - snowboarders or skiers, winter hikers or freeriders, at altitudes ranging from 1,100 and 3,018 meters above sea level. The diversity of our guests can also be seen off the slopes; there are numerous sorts of mountain restaurants and a variety of nightlife activities. A gourmet will feel just as comfortable as the laid-back romantic type or a party-keen snowboard ace. More information: www.laax.com

Flims Laax Falera containing the resorts of Flims, Laax und Falera in the Rhaeto-Romanic linguistic and cultural region of the Surselva (anterior Rhine valley) in the canton of Graubünden is situated on a sunny plateau, high above the Rhine gorge. Each of the three villages has specialised in a particular guest group. Flims offers a large network of hiking and cross-country skiing trails for walkers, winter hikers and cross-country skiers, as well as numerous wellness hotels. With its many patrician houses, Falera has preserved the charm of a Graubünden mountain village. This, and the quiet, sunny location serve to make it a village for relaxing family holidays. Laax in particular attracts snowboarders from throughout the world to its surrounding pistes.

Summer

Over 230 kilometres of mountain bike trails and over 250 kilometres of hiking trails lead to countless panoramic lookouts offering views across the Graubünden mountainscape. Tennis, badminton and golf as well as themed walking trails, mountain meadows and bathing and moorland lakes offer varied and fascinating holidays for the entire family. The ‘Flimser Grosswald’ is one of the largest wooded areas in Graubünden, a must for all nature enthusiasts. The Rhine gorge, which is also known as the ‘Swiss Grand Canyon’, fascinates hikers and river rafters from throughout the world. The Caumasee with its turquoise-green waters and picturesque bays is reminiscent of a beach along the Mediterranean.

Winter

The ski region of Flims Laax Falera is expansive and includes pistes of all grades of difficulty. The highest point in the ski region – the Vorab glacier – reaches a height of 3018 m. In addition to Alpine skiing, snowboarding and carving, guests with a passion for sports can enjoy cross-country skiing, curling, winter hiking and paragliding.

Thanks to the professional Snowboard Freestyle Academy, a host of different snowboarding events, special freeride areas reserved for snowboarders, the halfpipe and the fun park around the regional Crap Sogn Gion mountain, this holiday destination has become the Mecca for snowboarders. The countless après-ski activities, parties, bars, concerts and innovative hotels serve to attract many younger guests to the region around Laax.

Top Events

Burton European Open – Europe’s largest and most important snowboarding contest (January).
Red Bull Trailfox – Mountain Bike Freeride Rally, the ultimate challenge in difficult terrain (June).
Flims Klang – Classical and avant-garde music festival in churches, hotels and at unconventional performance venues (July).

Highlights

Ruinaulta Rhine gorge- the wild, romantic natural setting of the so-called «Swiss Grand Canyon» with exciting river rafting possibilities.
Caumasee, Laaxersee and Crestasee – deep-blue through to turquoise-coloured mountain lakes in Flims Laax Falera invite visitors to relax and bathe.
Laax – the snowboarder’s Mecca for young people with a high fun factor during the day, and even more so after sunset.
New Technology Centres – when it comes to the hire, maintenance and storage of winter sports equipment, as well as stylish outfits, the five NTCs in Flims Laax Falera offer everything a sports enthusiast could ever yearn for.
«Belle Epoque» hotel museum – Switzerland’s largest hotel museum in the pavilion of the Park Hotel Waldhaus in Flims.