Laax vs Obersaxen
Laax and Obersaxen are neighbouring resorts in Graubünden - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Laax | Obersaxen |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Limited | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Limited |
| Budget | Limited | Limited |
Beginners
Laax
Very good
Obersaxen
Good
Intermediates
Laax
Very good
Obersaxen
Very good
Experts
Laax
Good
Obersaxen
Not ideal
Off-piste
Laax
Limited
Obersaxen
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Laax
Not ideal
Obersaxen
Not ideal
Families
Laax
Limited
Obersaxen
Limited
Snow Confidence
Laax
Good
Obersaxen
Limited
Budget
Laax
Limited
Obersaxen
Limited
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Laax | Obersaxen |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 152.2 km | 91.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 1892 m | 1024 m |
| Lifts | 30 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 2974 m | 2269 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €78 | €78 |
Piste
Laax
152.2 km
Obersaxen
91.7 km
Vertical drop
Laax
1892 m
Obersaxen
1024 m
Lifts
Laax
30
Obersaxen
20
Top elevation
Laax
2974 m
Obersaxen
2269 m
Snow reliability
Laax
good snow
Obersaxen
good snow
Snowiest month
Laax
No data
Obersaxen
No data
Day pass
Laax
€78
Obersaxen
€78
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Laax if...
you're learning to ski or you want cruisy red runs.