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Crans-Montana vs Hasliberg vs Laax: at a glance

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

Crans-MontanaHaslibergLaax
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionValais/WallisCanton of BernGraubünden
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyNoPartly
Nearest airportsGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 180 km (2 hours drive); Sion Airport (SIR) - approx. 30 km (45 minutes drive, limited flights)Zurich Airport (ZRH - approx. 1h 45m drive); Bern Airport (BRN - approx. 1h 15m drive)Zurich Airport (ZRH) (approx. 140 km); St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (approx. 100 km)
Ski area140 km60 km224 km
Blue slopes55 km20 km88 km
Red slopes70 km34 km81 km
Black slopes15 km6 km19 km
Ski lifts241329
Village altitude1,660 m1,082 m1,016 m
Maximum altitude2,927 m2,534 m3,018 m
Hiking trails320 km350 km250 km
Population10,4961,1582,112
Accommodation beds50,0002,50010,870

Key differences

  • Laax has the largest ski area: 224 km, compared with Crans-Montana (140 km) and Hasliberg (60 km).
  • Laax has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Crans-Montana (15 km) and Hasliberg (6 km).
  • Laax has the most ski lifts: 29, compared with Crans-Montana (24) and Hasliberg (13).
  • Crans-Montana has the highest village: 1,660 m, compared with Hasliberg (1,082 m) and Laax (1,016 m).
  • Laax has the highest top altitude: 3,018 m, compared with Crans-Montana (2,927 m) and Hasliberg (2,534 m).
  • Hasliberg has the most hiking trails: 350 km, compared with Crans-Montana (320 km) and Laax (250 km).
  • Crans-Montana has the largest accommodation capacity: 50,000, compared with Laax (10,870) and Hasliberg (2,500).

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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Hasliberg

Family-friendly destination featuring the Muggestutz dwarf theme trails, sunny plateau location with panoramic Eiger and Jungfrau views, and a diverse ski area directly accessible from Meiringen.

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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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