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Crans-Montana vs Laax vs St. Moritz: at a glance

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

Crans-MontanaLaaxSt. Moritz
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionValais/WallisGraubündenGrisons
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersCouples, Families, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
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. 140 km); St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (approx. 100 km)Zurich Airport (ZRH, approx. 200 km, 2.5-3 hours by car/train); Milan Malpensa (MXP, approx. 175 km, 2.5-3 hours by car)
Ski area140 km224 km350 km
Blue slopes55 km88 km70 km
Red slopes70 km81 km245 km
Black slopes15 km19 km35 km
Ski lifts242958
Village altitude1,660 m1,016 m1,822 m
Maximum altitude2,927 m3,018 m3,303 m
Hiking trails320 km250 km580 km
Population10,4962,1124,926
Accommodation beds50,00010,87013,000

Key differences

  • St. Moritz has the largest ski area: 350 km, compared with Laax (224 km) and Crans-Montana (140 km).
  • St. Moritz has the most black slopes: 35 km, compared with Laax (19 km) and Crans-Montana (15 km).
  • St. Moritz has the most ski lifts: 58, compared with Laax (29) and Crans-Montana (24).
  • St. Moritz has the highest village: 1,822 m, compared with Crans-Montana (1,660 m) and Laax (1,016 m).
  • St. Moritz has the highest top altitude: 3,303 m, compared with Laax (3,018 m) and Crans-Montana (2,927 m).
  • St. Moritz has the most hiking trails: 580 km, compared with Crans-Montana (320 km) and Laax (250 km).
  • Crans-Montana has the largest accommodation capacity: 50,000, compared with St. Moritz (13,000) and Laax (10,870).

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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St. Moritz

World-renowned luxury resort with high-altitude snow reliability, over 300 days of sunshine, iconic frozen lake events like White Turf, and a historic host of two Winter Olympics.

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