The beautiful images of deep snow on social media are drawing more and more guests off-piste. But freeriding in unsecured terrain exposes you to the alpine dangers. As far as safety equipment and behaviour in the open ski area are concerned, there is a need to catch up. As a ski resort, LAAX wants to actively educate the public and point out opportunities for training and further education for freeriding: In the Freeride Base on Nagens, which is run by our patrols and partners. Experience freeriding on skis or snowboard in Flims Laax Falera with safety.
The freeriding base is the meeting point for freeriders in the area. Over a good cup of coffee, they can exchange their experiences and provide input. This promotes understanding among freeriders for the day-to-day work done by the ski patrols – for example, when it comes to partial closures of the area in the morning for avalanche dispersion, as well as piste inspections and riding off-piste.
Various freeriding courses can be booked at the freeriding base. The courses are specially tailored to everyone, from beginners to professionals. Mountain guides are also assigned here and avalanche courses are offered by the Grischa School for Alpine Sports.
The freeriding base primarily focuses on providing advice and the sale of safety equipment. This includes avalanche transceivers, shovels, probes and avalanche rucksacks. It is also possible for guests visiting with a mountain guide to hire safety equipment.
Private freeriding
Learn tricks for use on deep snow, a descent to Elm, try freeriding with avalanche training or a freeriding tour with a beautiful ascent and an unforgettable descent – you decide!
Powder Days
A certified mountain guide will show you hidden descents with the best powder. The descents are, of course, tailored to the abilities of the participants.
Ski tours
A certified mountain guide will accompany you to the hidden ski tour highlights of Flims Laax Falera. The tour is tailored specifically to your preferences and wishes, no matter whether you want to climb over rocky ridges or descend steep couloirs. Your personal wish list is our challenge!
Avalanche courses
Avalanche course 1: The first course is directed at skiers and snowboarders who want to make their first forays off-piste. We will show you what equipment you need and how to use it properly. Other topics include standard safety precautions, understanding warning signs and how to act in the event of an avalanche.
Avalanche course 2: The second course is for freeriders and ski tour enthusiasts with basic experience who want to be able to go on simple tours by themselves. We will deal more closely with the topic of avalanches. Judging the risk of avalanche, how to reduce the risk, individual slope assessment, avalanche bulletins and tour planning are just some of the topics covered by this course. In addition, there will be practical exercises for companion rescue in the event of an avalanche.
Deep snow courses
Deep snow course for beginners: In the deep snow course for beginners, you will learn your first turns off-piste. You will gain a lot of experience that will give you the necessary feeling in deep snow. Step by step, we will guide you from the piste to the off-piste area.
Deep snow course for advanced skiers: The course for advanced skiers is aimed at freeriders and tourers who already have experience in deep snow but want to improve their personal techniques, and we will show you how to ski hardpack, powder, icy conditions or wind structures in an energy-saving way.
Further information (in German) can be found here.
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No. of people |
One day |
Half day* |
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1 |
CHF 680.- p.p. |
CHF 390.- p.p. |
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2 |
CHF 365.- p.p. |
CHF 210.- p.p. |
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3 |
CHF 260.- p.p. |
CHF 150.- p.p. |
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4 |
CHF 210.- p.p. |
CHF 120.- p.p. |
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5 or more |
CHF 185.- p.p. |
CHF 100.- p.p. |
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Dates |
Price |
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Mon 15.01.2024 – Thu 18.01.2024 |
CHF 1300.- p.p. |
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Mon 12.02.2024 – Thu 15.02.2024 |
CHF 1300.- p.p. |
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Mon 04.03.2024 – Thu 07.03.2024 |
CHF 1300.- p.p. |
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Course |
Dates |
Price |
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Avalanche course for beginners |
Sun 10.12.2023 |
CHF 210.- p.p. |
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Sat 06.01.2024 |
CHF 210.- p.p. |
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Sat 10.02.2024 |
CHF 210.- p.p. |
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Sat 17.02.2024 |
CHF 210.- p.p. |
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Avalanche course advanced |
Mon 01.01 – Tue 02.01.2024 |
CHF 420.- p.p. |
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Sat 13.01. – Sun 24.01.2024 |
CHF 420.- p.p. |
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Sat 03.02. – Sun 04.02.2024 |
CHF 420.- p.p. |
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Thu 15.02. – Fri 16.02.2024 |
CHF 420.- p.p. |
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Course |
Dates |
Price |
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Wednesday ski tours |
Wed, Dec - Mar |
210.- p.p |
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Ski tours to the Ringelspitz |
Sat 09.03.2024 – Sun 10.03.2024 |
From CHF 420.- p.p.* |
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Sat 23.03.2024 – Sun 24.03.2024 |
From CHF 420.- p.p.* |
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Sat 06.04.2024 – Sun 07.07.2024 |
From CHF 420.- p.p.* |
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Course |
Dates |
Price |
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Deep snow courses beginner |
Sat 16.12.2023 – Sun 17.12.2023 |
420.- p.p |
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Sat 03.02.2024 – Sun 04.02.2024 |
420.- p.p |
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Deep snow courses advanced |
Sat 06.01.2024 – Sun 07.01.2024 |
420.- p.p |
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Sat 20.01.2024 – Sun 21.01.2024 |
420.- p.p |
