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Laax vs Stoos vs Zermatt: at a glance

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

LaaxStoosZermatt
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionGraubündenSchwyzValais
Price level––€€€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyYesYes
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) (approx. 140 km); St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (approx. 100 km)Zurich Airport (ZRH) ~ 80 km; EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) ~ 150 kmGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 235 km; Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 250 km
Ski area224 km35 km360 km
Blue slopes88 km4 km74 km
Red slopes81 km24 km227 km
Black slopes19 km7 km20 km
Ski lifts29852
Village altitude1,016 m1,246 m1,620 m
Maximum altitude3,018 m1,935 m3,899 m
Hiking trails250 km340 km400 km
Population2,1121506,099
Accommodation beds10,8702,20012,909

Key differences

  • Zermatt has the largest ski area: 360 km, compared with Laax (224 km) and Stoos (35 km).
  • Zermatt has the most black slopes: 20 km, compared with Laax (19 km) and Stoos (7 km).
  • Zermatt has the most ski lifts: 52, compared with Laax (29) and Stoos (8).
  • Zermatt has the highest village: 1,620 m, compared with Stoos (1,246 m) and Laax (1,016 m).
  • Zermatt has the highest top altitude: 3,899 m, compared with Laax (3,018 m) and Stoos (1,935 m).
  • Zermatt has the most hiking trails: 400 km, compared with Stoos (340 km) and Laax (250 km).
  • Zermatt has the largest accommodation capacity: 12,909, compared with Laax (10,870) and Stoos (2,200).

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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Stoos

Home to the world's steepest funicular railway, offering a car-free alpine experience with a panoramic ridge hike and family-friendly ski slopes.

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Zermatt

Zermatt is a world-renowned car-free destination famous for the iconic Matterhorn, year-round glacier skiing, and high-altitude luxury. It offers a massive interconnected ski area with Italy and a blend of authentic alpine charm and modern infrastructure.

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