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Laax Resort Guide
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Best months to book: March, February, April · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 12
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Resort Guide
Laax is a major ski resort located in the Swiss Alps, offering over 224 kilometers of slopes and four snow parks, making it one of Europe’s largest and most versatile winter sports destinations. The resort is known for its modern lift infrastructure, vibrant freestyle scene, and family-friendly amenities, including dedicated children’s areas and ski schools. Laax stands out for its sustainable practices, lively après-ski atmosphere, and year-round mountain experiences.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Laax
Lifts
30
Skiable area
1074.7 ac
Longest run
14 km / 8.7 mi
Runs by difficulty(224 total)
Beginner
108
48% of terrain
Intermediate
96
43% of terrain
Advanced
20
9% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola13
- Aerial tram2
- High-speed 65
- High-speed quad2
- Surface lift8
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
TOPCARD
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Riders Lobby Bar – A stylish and energetic venue located in the Riders Hotel, renowned for its creative cocktails, live DJ performances, and vibrant après-ski scene that attracts both locals and visitors for socializing after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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Off-season · 355cm full-season avg
200cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~146 cm. That's 27% below the 5-year average (200 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 59% below the 30-year average (355 cm).
Laax Season Snowfall
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Laax Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 488cm with an average of 132 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 76cm | 17 days | 35cm | 68cm | 19cm |
| December | 74cm | 19 days | 88cm | 121cm | 15cm |
| January | 68cm | 19 days | 125cm | 156cm | 15cm |
| February | 59cm | 17 days | 155cm | 181cm | 13cm |
| March | 65cm | 18 days | 168cm | 194cm | 15cm |
| April | 58cm | 15 days | 162cm | 196cm | 14cm |
| May | 31cm | 11 days | 97cm | 147cm | 12cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
48 days scored, from 22 Feb
56
Best Day
31 Mar
2
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4322 Feb4cm
- 3323 Feb
- 2925 Feb
March 2026
- 5631 Mar18cm
- 5028 Mar1cm
- 4927 Mar5cm
April 2026
- 471 Apr2cm
- 392 Apr
- 333 Apr
March scored highest for Laax in 2025-26. Based on 48 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Laax
- Where is Laax?
- Laax is a ski resort in Switzerland.
- How high is Laax?
- Laax runs from a base elevation of 1,099 m (3,606 ft) to a summit of 3,018 m (9,902 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,919 m (6,296 ft).
- How big is Laax?
- Laax has 1,075 acres (435 hectares) of skiable terrain, 224 marked runs and 30 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Laax?
- Laax is on the TOPCARD. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Laax?
- Laax typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Laax get in a typical season?
- Laax averages 283 inches / 720 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
