Season at a glance
resort announcement (laax.com mountain railway opening hours, winter 2026/27: pre-season 28 Nov to 17 Dec 2026, high season 18 Dec 2026 to 29 Mar 2027, low season 30 Mar to 11 Apr 2027) + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 1 Dec - 11 Apr (30 cm+ base in 14+ of the last 15 seasons)
Today (5 Sep) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening 28 Nov.
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,228 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 27 Aug 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
5 Sep 06:37| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier · 3,018 m | glacier ice (not modeled) | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,228 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +16° / +7° |
| Valley · 1,100 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 05 Sep 2026, 06:37 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
Laax is one of three villages, with Flims and Falera, that share a single lift pass run by the Weisse Arena company in the Surselva. The aerial cableway from Laax Murschetg climbs to Crap Sogn Gion at 2,228 m, the hub of the ski area, and lifts carry on to 3,018 m on the Vorab glacier. Five snowparks and two halfpipes, including the largest in the world, sit above Crap Sogn Gion.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Getting there
nearest airport: Zurich (ZRH), 152 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental car · from Zurich (ZRH) | 1 h 53 min | rental + fuel | 152 km from Zurich. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Zurich (ZRH) | 2 h 31 min | budget option | train 75 to Zürich HB, long distance IC3 to Chur, bus 81 to Laax GR, Bergbahnen (2 changes). |
| From Innsbruck (INN) | 2 h 57 min | varies | 231 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 3 h 04 min | varies | 211 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Laax lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonPartner links for these slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Laax
Is Laax open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 14 of the last 15 winters Laax had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,228 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 76 cm. The lifts themselves open 28 Nov. (15-season record, computed 27 Aug 2026)
How high is Laax?
The base sits at 1,100 m and the lifts reach 3,018 m, with most skiing around the 2,228 m mid-mountain level. The glacier terrain at the top is what keeps the snow dependable outside the core winter months.
How do I get to Laax from Zurich Airport?
Zurich (ZRH) is the nearest airport at 152 km, about 1 h 53 min by road. Public transport takes about 2 h 31 min with 2 changes. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Laax?
Laax has announced 28 Nov as opening day for 2026/27; the season runs until 11 Apr. (season dates checked 5 Sep 2026)
Does Laax have a glacier?
Yes - Laax has glacier terrain reaching 3,018 m, which is why its season starts far earlier than at valley-level resorts and why late-season snow holds up well.
How reliable is the snow at Laax in January?
Very: in 15 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 123 cm. (15-season record, computed 27 Aug 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), SLF Switzerland. Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.