More and more winter sports enthusiasts are looking for the feeling of freedom away from the marked slopes. But the alpine dangers are omnipresent when freeriding in unsecured terrain and not all areas are monitored. Here you will find tips for your next deep-snow adventure as well as everything you need to know to avoid putting yourself and others in danger.
In the ski area you will find yellow marked freeride routes, which are secured by avalanche blasting. This means that even less experienced freeriders can dive into the deep snow. Nevertheless, you should have the right equipment and important basic knowledge before you plunge into the adventure. For those looking for some peace and tranquillity, there are also numerous touring routes to discover away from the mountain railways and the hustle and bustle in Flims Laax Falera.
In the multiple award-winning "World's Best Freestyle Resort", you can also experience freestyle off-piste from January 2022. In the Natural Park directly next to the Crap Sogn Gion - Plaun piste, various wooden obstacles are available to enable you to make cool jumps in the soft powder snow. This combination of freeride and freestyle is unique in Europe.
Every year, an average of 24 people die in Switzerland due to an avalanche (source: SLF). The search for buried victims is intensive and pushes everyone involved to their limits. Therefore, the top priority when freeriding is: Prepare properly and bring the right equipment. Here we show you some tips on how to avoid putting yourself and others in danger in LAAX. Important note: These tips do not replace a professional course.
Our patrollers secure the marked slopes and freeride routes every day and prepare for emergencies throughout the year. You want to know how avalanche blasting works or how we train our avalanche dogs to search for buried victims? We'll show you.
Although wild animals can get used to the presence of humans, they need the opportunity to retreat to quieter areas. This is particularly important in winter, as they need the peace and quiet to use as little energy as possible to survive the cold season. Please therefore respect the wildlife quiet zones marked on the piste map and on information signs.
