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Arosa vs Crans-Montana vs Laax: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Arosa, Crans-Montana and Laax based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

ArosaCrans-MontanaLaax
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionCanton of GraubündenValais/WallisGraubünden
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) ~150 km; St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) ~100 kmGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 180 km (2 hours drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 30 km (45 minutes drive, limited flights)Zurich Airport (ZRH) (approx. 140 km); St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (approx. 100 km)
Ski area225 km140 km224 km
Blue slopes110 km55 km88 km
Red slopes87 km70 km81 km
Black slopes28 km15 km19 km
Ski lifts432429
Village altitude1,775 m1,660 m1,016 m
Maximum altitude2,980 m2,927 m3,018 m
Hiking trails200 km320 km250 km
Population3,15910,4962,112
Accommodation beds6,30050,00010,870

Key differences

  • Arosa has the largest ski area: 225 km, compared with Laax (224 km) and Crans-Montana (140 km).
  • Arosa has the most black slopes: 28 km, compared with Laax (19 km) and Crans-Montana (15 km).
  • Arosa has the most ski lifts: 43, compared with Laax (29) and Crans-Montana (24).
  • Arosa has the highest village: 1,775 m, compared with Crans-Montana (1,660 m) and Laax (1,016 m).
  • Laax has the highest top altitude: 3,018 m, compared with Arosa (2,980 m) and Crans-Montana (2,927 m).
  • Crans-Montana has the most hiking trails: 320 km, compared with Laax (250 km) and Arosa (200 km).
  • Crans-Montana has the largest accommodation capacity: 50,000, compared with Laax (10,870) and Arosa (6,300).

Arosa

Family-friendly high-altitude resort linked to Lenzerheide, offering guaranteed snow, sunny south-facing slopes, and the unique Arosa Bear Sanctuary.

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Crans-Montana

Year-round high-end destination on a sunny south-facing plateau with panoramic views of 18 peaks over 4,000m. Major center for elite sports including World Cup skiing and championship golf, featuring luxury shopping and diverse cultural events.

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Laax

World-class freestyle infrastructure including the largest halfpipe in the world and 5 snowparks; extensive 224 km ski area connected with Flims and Falera; high snow reliability due to Vorab Glacier; recognized family-friendly destination; unique summer experiences like the longest treetop walk (Senda dil Dragun) and swimming in turquoise lakes like Caumasee.

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