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Best Ski Resorts in Graubunden

Davos Klosters is the best resort in Graubunden for 2026, because it offers the most varied terrain, a strong snow record at altitude and five separate mountains under one pass. Laax is the better pick for snowboarders and freestyle skiers, with the finest park setup in Europe, and St Moritz is the glamour choice for a sun soaked, see and be seen week. Graubunden is the largest and highest canton in the Swiss Alps, so the real question is what kind of week you want, not whether the skiing is good. Below we rank the canton's resorts honestly, with a verdict on who each one is for. As a snowboarder I will tell you which mountains ride clean and which hide flat traverses, because in a big canton like this it changes your day.

How we ranked them

What actually matters in this canton

Graubunden sits in the southeast corner of Switzerland and packs in more skiable mountains than any other Swiss region, from the freeride playground of Davos to the polished sun terraces of St Moritz. We rank on terrain variety, snow reliability, how board friendly each mountain rides and the character of the base, not on raw piste totals alone. We have ridden these mountains across several seasons. Pass note worth knowing: most of these resorts sit on a shared regional pass, so a long stay can roam well beyond a single valley.

The mountains around Davos in Graubunden at dusk

The ranking

The best Graubunden resorts ranked

Davos Klosters

Davos Klosters is the best resort in Graubunden because it spreads five distinct mountains across one valley, from the wide cruising of Parsenn to the steep freeride faces of the Jakobshorn, all backed by a high, reliable snow record. It edges out Laax on sheer terrain variety and the breadth of what a mixed group can ski in a week.

The Jakobshorn is a long time snowboarder favorite, with natural freeride lines and a relaxed scene, though the Parsenn has a couple of long flat run outs where you keep your speed up.

For: Mixed groups and freeriders who want maximum terrain variety at altitude.

Skip if: You want one compact, walkable village rather than a spread out town.

Laax

Laax is the best resort in Graubunden for snowboarders and freestyle skiers, with the most ambitious park and pipe program in Europe, a huge indoor training hall and terrain that flows naturally from top to bottom. If freestyle is your reason to travel, this is the pick, and it still has plenty of cruising for the rest of the group.

It is built for riders, with multiple parks graded by difficulty and one of the only public superpipes in the Alps. The links toward Flims can flatten out, so carry speed across the top.

For: Snowboarders, park skiers and anyone who wants the best freestyle setup in the Alps.

Skip if: You want grand hotel glamour or a traditional old village feel.

St Moritz

St Moritz is the glamour capital of Graubunden, a sun drenched, lake side resort with grand hotels, designer shopping and some of the most reliable blue skies in the Alps. The skiing on Corviglia and Corvatsch is wide, sunny and supremely civilized, even if the mountains are slightly fragmented.

The open upper bowls ride well for boarders, but the area is split across separate sectors with bus links, so it lacks the all in one flow of Laax or Davos.

For: Travelers who want sunshine, glamour and a polished, non skier friendly base.

Skip if: You are on a budget or want one big connected mountain at the door.

Arosa Lenzerheide

Arosa Lenzerheide is the smart value choice in Graubunden, a big linked area joining two relaxed, family friendly resorts across a cable car, with gentle cruising, good beginner terrain and prices below the marquee names. It is the contrarian pick that gives a mixed family a great week without the St Moritz price tag.

The terrain is mostly mellow and open, which suits boarders fine, with the linked layout giving plenty of room to explore. See the Lenzerheide side for the wider, sunnier bowls.

For: Families and value focused groups who want a calm, linked area.

Skip if: Experts chasing steep, challenging terrain at the door.

Flims

Flims shares its mountain with Laax and brings the tree lined, lower altitude variety to that vast area, with long runs back to a quiet, characterful village. It is the calmer base for the same big terrain, and a strong shout if you want the Laax skiing without the freestyle crowd.

The tree runs are a snowboarder's friend in flat light, and you reach the full park area on the shared pass. Just mind the links between sectors, which can drag.

For: Skiers who want the big Laax terrain from a quieter, tree lined base.

Skip if: You want nightlife and a buzzing scene at the door.

At a glance

Graubunden resorts compared

Rank	Resort	Best for	Snow record	Budget band per person
1	Davos Klosters	Terrain variety and freeride	High and reliable	$2,000 to $4,000
2	Laax	Snowboarding and freestyle	High, snow sure	$2,000 to $4,000
3	St Moritz	Glamour and sunshine	Good, very sunny	$4,000 to $8,000
4	Arosa Lenzerheide	Value and families	Good, sheltered	$2,000 to $4,000
5	Flims	Tree lined variety	High, shared with Laax	$2,000 to $4,000

Planning the wider trip? See the full Graubunden region guide, compare with the best luxury ski resorts in Switzerland, or browse the full Switzerland destination guide. For a quieter base near Davos, read our Klosters review.

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Questions worth asking

Graubunden skiing FAQs

What is the best ski resort in Graubunden?

Davos Klosters is the best ski resort in Graubunden, because it spreads five separate mountains across one valley, from the cruising of Parsenn to the steep freeride of the Jakobshorn, all under one pass and at reliable altitude. Laax is the better pick for snowboarders and freestyle, and St Moritz for glamour. The right choice depends on the week you want.

Which Graubunden resort is best for snowboarding?

Laax is the best Graubunden resort for snowboarding, with the most ambitious park and pipe program in Europe, multiple parks graded by difficulty and one of the only public superpipes in the Alps. The Jakobshorn at Davos is the other strong rider mountain, with natural freeride lines and a relaxed scene. Both reward riders who want more than groomed pistes.

Is St Moritz worth it compared with Davos?

St Moritz is worth it if you want sunshine, glamour and a polished, non skier friendly base, but Davos has the more varied and connected skiing for the money. St Moritz costs noticeably more and its mountains are split across sectors with bus links. Choose St Moritz for the scene, Davos for the skiing.

Is Graubunden good value?

Graubunden can be good value if you pick the right base. Arosa Lenzerheide and the Laax or Flims area offer big terrain at prices below St Moritz, which sits at the luxury end. Switzerland is never cheap, but a long stay on the shared regional pass spreads the cost across a lot of mountain.

How do you get to Graubunden?

The nearest major airport is Zurich, a road or rail transfer of roughly two to three hours depending on the resort. The Swiss rail network reaches Davos, Klosters, St Moritz and the Arosa and Laax valleys, making a car free trip genuinely easy. The scenic train approaches are part of the appeal.

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By the Ski Resorts for Kings editorial team · Last reviewed May 2026. We update rankings and prices each season.