The Swiss word for “peak” is “crap”… And, yes, lots of the mountains and buildings here bear the name. This is not, we repeat NOT, a sign. Beautiful, sprawling Flims and its super-stretched slopes are, in fact, anything but. The Brits and the tour operators haven’t clocked onto to it yet; it’s still one of the “Alps’ hidden gems” and accordingly packed with local flavor and midweek as quiet as a cathedral. Quite a turn-up, given this is part of a ski area where the Swiss Olympic team trains.
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The White Arena mountains are known for the super long runs from their tippy tops and the route from the Vorab Glacier to Flims is among the longest in the world (17km on upper estimates). If you’re an adventurous intermediate, these slopes were practically made for you. And the fact this makes up one of the biggest ski areas in Switzerland (225km) certainly doesn’t hurt.
For a beginner, the options are gentle, but not overprotecting – the sort that push you to steady skiing very quickly. They start just...
While Laax is the White Arena’s party animal, Flims sits firmly in the region of domesticated tabby, and that’s its charm. It’s hard to savour the dark, fruity undertones of your Nuits Saint Georges with David Guetta on full blast, and trust us, the food and wine here demands your undivided attention. 100% wooden Legna Bar is a rowdy exception, with an oft-heaving patio at the bottom of the homerun to Flims Dorf and Flims’ only club, the Arena Bar, delivers dance beats and a strong crowd if you find yourself...