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Laax vs Scuol vs Silvaplana: at a glance

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

LaaxScuolSilvaplana
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionGraubündenEngadinaCanton of the Grisons
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) (approx. 140 km); St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (approx. 100 km)Zurich Airport (ZRH, ~200 km, 2.5-3 hours drive/train); Innsbruck Airport (INN, ~120 km, 2 hours drive)Zurich Airport (ZRH, approx. 200 km); Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP, approx. 180 km)
Ski area224 km70 km120 km
Blue slopes88 km27 km13 km
Red slopes81 km32 km89 km
Black slopes19 km11 km18 km
Ski lifts291214
Village altitude1,016 m1,430 m1,716 m
Maximum altitude3,018 m2,785 m3,380 m
Hiking trails250 km1,500 km240 km
Population2,1124,5721,124
Accommodation beds10,8703,5001,200

Key differences

  • Laax has the largest ski area: 224 km, compared with Silvaplana (120 km) and Scuol (70 km).
  • Laax has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Silvaplana (18 km) and Scuol (11 km).
  • Laax has the most ski lifts: 29, compared with Silvaplana (14) and Scuol (12).
  • Silvaplana has the highest village: 1,716 m, compared with Scuol (1,430 m) and Laax (1,016 m).
  • Silvaplana has the highest top altitude: 3,380 m, compared with Laax (3,018 m) and Scuol (2,785 m).
  • Scuol has the most hiking trails: 1,500 km, compared with Laax (250 km) and Silvaplana (240 km).
  • Laax has the largest accommodation capacity: 10,870, compared with Scuol (3,500) and Silvaplana (1,200).

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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Scuol

Famous for its high-concentration mineral springs and the Bogn Engiadina thermal baths, Scuol offers a unique blend of authentic Romansh culture, a sun-drenched ski area (Motta Naluns), and direct access to the Swiss National Park.

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Silvaplana

World-renowned hub for water sports like kitesurfing and windsurfing due to the reliable Maloja wind, integrated with high-altitude skiing on Corvatsch.

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