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Hasliberg vs Laax vs Les Arcs: at a glance

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

HaslibergLaaxLes Arcs
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandFrance
RegionCanton of BernGraubündenSavoie
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centreNoPartlyYes
Nearest airportsZurich 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)Geneva Airport (GVA) - ~200 km (2h 30m drive); Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) - ~200 km (2h 30m drive)
Ski area60 km224 km200 km
Blue slopes20 km88 km104 km
Red slopes34 km81 km70 km
Black slopes6 km19 km26 km
Ski lifts132952
Village altitude1,082 m1,016 m1,200 m
Maximum altitude2,534 m3,018 m3,226 m
Hiking trails350 km250 km200 km
Population1,1582,1127,160
Accommodation beds2,50010,87050,000

Key differences

  • Laax has the largest ski area: 224 km, compared with Les Arcs (200 km) and Hasliberg (60 km).
  • Les Arcs has the most black slopes: 26 km, compared with Laax (19 km) and Hasliberg (6 km).
  • Les Arcs has the most ski lifts: 52, compared with Laax (29) and Hasliberg (13).
  • Les Arcs has the highest village: 1,200 m, compared with Hasliberg (1,082 m) and Laax (1,016 m).
  • Les Arcs has the highest top altitude: 3,226 m, compared with Laax (3,018 m) and Hasliberg (2,534 m).
  • Hasliberg has the most hiking trails: 350 km, compared with Laax (250 km) and Les Arcs (200 km).
  • Les Arcs has the largest accommodation capacity: 50,000, compared with Laax (10,870) and Hasliberg (2,500).

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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Les Arcs

High-altitude snow-sure terrain part of the 425km Paradiski area, fully pedestrianized villages, and seamless rail-to-ski access via the funicular from Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

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