A descent in untracked deep snow triggers maximum feelings of happiness. The mountain world in Flims Laax offers numerous opportunities to experience this feeling of freedom. However, anyone who falls for the gentle turns in powder snow also knows that you are skiing away from the secured pistes and that specific knowledge is essential for this. Here you will find tips for your successful deep snow adventure in Flims Laax as well as how to behave in alpine terrain.
In the winter sports area you will find 10 yellow-marked freeride routes, which are secured by avalanche barriers. 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 embarking on your adventure. For those seeking peace and quiet, there are also numerous touring routes to discover away from the cable cars and the hustle and bustle of Flims Laax.
All other routes can be found in the piste map.
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 Flims Laax. Important note: These tips do not replace a professional course.
Various mountain sports schools have a range of bookable freeride offers. The freeride courses are specially tailored for beginners to professionals. From avalanche courses for beginners to deep snow skiing technique courses for advanced skiers. Book your offer and be optimally prepared for your next adventure in the snow in terms of safety.
You will find the Avalanche Training Center ATC at the middle station in Plaun. The stationary facility simulates an avalanche burial and offers you the opportunity to regularly test your equipment and deal with a serious situation before it occurs. With up to 16 transmitters buried in the search field (100 x 100 meters), an avalanche rescue is simulated after successful pinpointing. Even the search times for each individual location can be recorded. You can reach the practice area via the slopes to Plaun or from the Flims valley station with the Arena Express.
For your safe freeride adventure in Flims Laax, you need the necessary equipment such as avalanche transceivers, shovels, probes and avalanche backpacks. Find the right provider to equip you perfectly. It is also possible to rent safety equipment for freeride experiences from individual providers.
The freeride base on Nagens is the place where you can discuss the current snow and avalanche situation with the patrollers. Powder experiences can be exchanged over a good coffee and inputs for off-piste descents in deep snow can be passed on. This promotes the freeriders' understanding of the patrollers' daily work. For example, when the area is partially closed in the morning due to avalanche blasting or when checking the slopes and skiing off-piste.
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.
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.
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.
