Locals Approve Takeover of Flims-Laax Ski Resort to Keep It in Swiss Hands In a resounding show of support, residents of Swiss villages Flims, Laax, and Falera have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a joint municipal takeover of the Flims-Laax-Falera ski area, securing local ownership of one of Switzerland’s biggest and most well-known ski resorts. These public votes were the final step required before the three villages could jointly purchase the lift infrastructure […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 26, 2025 0 Comments
Swiss Villages Band Together to Buy Flims-Laax-Falera Ski Resort to Block U.S. Takeover In a bid to keep one of Switzerland’s largest ski resorts in local hands, the municipalities of Flims, Laax and Falera announced plans on Wednesday, September 24, to jointly purchase the infrastructure of the Flims-Laax-Falera ski area for CHF 94.5 million ($118 million). The proposal, shared by the three municipalities son Wednesday, outlines how the three villages intend to acquire […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 28, 2025 3 Comments
On-Mountain Restaurant at Flims-Laax-Falera, Switzerland, Burns Down Ahead of 2024-25 Ski Season The restaurant Berghaus Foppa burnt down in the Flims-Laax-Falera ski region in Switzerland on Wednesday, October 2. The local cantonal police, Kantonspolizei Graubünden, received an emergency call around 8:30 p.m., alerting them to the fact that a fire had broken out in the popular mountain restaurant. The restaurant is open almost year-round for hikers, skiers, and boarders. It is located […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 3, 2024 0 Comments
IKON Versus Epic Pass: Alterra is Also Eyeing Flims-Laax-Falera, Switzerland In a twist that could make the plot of a psychological thriller, it has emerged that Alterra also has its eyes on the Swiss ski resort Flims-Laax-Falera. According to several Swiss newspapers, Vail Resorts’ arch-rival is rumored to also be considering the Graubünden/Grischa freestyle mecca. Last week, it emerged that Vail Resorts was rumored to be in negotiations with Flims-Laax-Falera regarding a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 1, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Rumored to Investigate Purchase of 3rd Swiss Resort Swiss newspapers are bubbling with rumors about a potential acquisition of Flims-Laax-Falera by U.S. conglomerate Vail Resorts. The fact that Vail Resorts is actively looking for European ski resorts is not new, but the rumors that the largest operator of ski resorts in the world is zoning in on Flims-Laax-Falera has sent the rumor mill in Switzerland in to overdrive. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 24, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 13, 2024 Well, well, well, who would have thought — we have a new # 1 and it’s not a French resort! We almost had a German resort move into the top 7, with Kleinwalsertal/Oberstdorf at the Austrian German border recording 4.36 meters (14 feet). Which resorts have the most snow right now? Here is the top 7 for the European Alps: […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 10, 2024 The European Alps have had more snow in the south, with many resorts forced to close due to high avalanche danger after seeing 1-1.5 meters (3-5 feet) of snow in just a couple of days. The most snowfall has been along the Italian-Swiss border, while French resorts barely saw any precipitation with just a couple of centimeters falling last week […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 5, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 6, 2024 Conditions across the European Alps were dry last week, meaning existing snow cover has compacted in most places. Our top 7 list of resorts this week is actually a top 8 since we have a three-way-tie for sixth place. The list is still heavily dominated by French resorts. This may change going forward if the weather moves in. Which resorts […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2024 0 Comments
Americans Show Strong Performance at Men’s Laax Open Slopestyle World Cup in Flims-Laax, Switzerland Five U.S. Americans and two Canadians made it to the final 12 in the men’s Slopestyle World Cup at the legendary Laax Open in the Swiss ski area of Flims-Laax-Falera. While Norway’s Birk Ruud walked away with the victory with a score of 87.01 points, Team USA can look back on an excellent weekend, with Mac Forehand less than one […] SnowBrains | January 23, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 2, 2024 Between 40-90 centimeters (16-35 inches) of snow fell this week in the European Alps. If you’re wondering which resorts have the deepest snowpack* right now, here are the top seven ski resorts for snowdepth this week. This week, we have a tie for second place, with two resorts recording 4 meters of snowdepth at peak, and a tie for sixth place. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 10, 2024 0 Comments
Snowboarder Dies After Hitting Snow Cannon at Flims-Laax-Falera Resort, Switzerland On Tuesday, December 27, 2023, a snowboarder collided with a snow cannon in the Flims-Laax-Falera ski area in Switzerland. He died as a result of his serious injuries, according to the cantonal police of Graubünden. According to the press release by the police, the snowboarder rode down the ski slope No. 52 on Tuesday, December 27, around 10:45 a.m. On […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
2023 Skier Visits Down 9% in Switzerland While US ski resorts booked a record season in 22/23 with 64.7 million skier visits, Swiss ski resorts had an average season with 23.2 million skier visits. Skier visits in Switzerland were down 9% on last year, however 21/22 had been the second best year in the last ten years, putting this season’s ski resort visitation number in line with […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 21, 2023 0 Comments
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