The people at Peaks Place
May we introduce ourselves? Welcome to Peaks Place – we’re looking forward to meeting you and telling you more about us. We are a colourful, varied team and together we make sure that you and our guests want for nothing, around the clock. In addition to the classic tasks that arise in an apartment hotel and restaurant, we are also happy to share with you our secret tips and tours around the destination of Flims Laax Falera.
Let’s go! We look forward to welcoming you personally to Peaks Place soon.
Your Peaks Place and s’nani team

Contact – how to reach us
Peaks Place
Via Uletsch 1
CH-7031 Laax
About us
people and stories
Host and Director
Daniel
Daniel is a very active family man who loves to spend his free time in nature, mountain biking, skiing, hiking and surfing. Dani also likes to grow his own vegetables and is always trying out new vegetarian dishes. Dani has been at Peaks Place since August 2020.
Favourite places in the region:
Hiking from the edge of the Fidaz forest to the Belmont ruins, then into the high valley of Bargis and up to the „Cathedral“ waterfall in Alp Rusna. Or picnic with the family at the barbecue area in the Rhine Gorge near Versam railway station and meditate in the forest at the lower part of the Trutg dil Flem with its countless waterfalls.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
… the motivated team, our team spirit that shapes us, as well as the deep connection with this beautiful place.

Deputy hostess
Ina-Kristin
Hiking, hiking and again hiking – and preferably on peaks of 3000 m.a.s.l.! Our open-minded, always good-humored deputy hostess and wellness manager Ina loves to let off steam in nature. Besides her absolute favorite hobby, she also likes to go swimming in natural lakes and let her soul dangle during wellness. In winter, Ina is on her skis or goes cross-country skiing.
Ina was born in Germany, grew up in Bern and has been with us at Peaks Place since 2017. It’s never boring with her – because Ina is always up for a joke and happy conversation! Furthermore, Ina has started her own business and works as a naturopath in Flims Waldhaus.
Favourite places in the region:
The Segnesboden, Cassons and Bargis – There is a lot to experience in the region, especially the beautiful nature.
The best thing about Peaks Place is …
… The team. For her it is important that everyone at Peaks Place is doing well and she loves to surprise people with something nice.

Team Leader Réception
Sandra
Sandra has been with us in Laax for almost six years. Before coming to Peaks Place, she lived and worked in Azerbaijan and Germany for over three years. Hence her great passion for travelling and discovering the world. When Sandra is not at Peaks Place, she likes to hike through the Grisons mountains or go swimming. As a balance to the active hours in nature, Sandra has discovered crocheting for herself.
Favourite places in the region:
The viewing platform „Il Spir“ at the Rhine Gorge, the mountain restaurant Naraus and the hike along the Trutg dil Flem.
The best thing about Peaks Place is...
… our team spirit

Receptionist
Brigitta
As an open and communicative power woman, Brigitta loves to laugh – even at herself. She loves the Flims Laax Falera region especially for its diversity and variety in summer and winter. And her sporting heart beats a lot faster when she can discover nature in her free time on hiking boots, mountain bike or on skis. Brigitta also knows where to pick the tastiest mushrooms – who knows, maybe she’ll reveal a spot. Brigitta has been working for our guests at Peaks Place since 2019.
Favourite places in the region:
Hochmoor-Segnesboden, Ruinaulta, Belmont Fidaz ruins and the Segnes Pass.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
The familiar and collegial working atmosphere. And our guests – especially when we welcome them back.

Receptionist
Gina
Gina grew up in Flims and knows the region like the back of her hand. And since there are countless leisure opportunities, she finds that you don’t even have to travel on vacation to experience something. Gina loves cooking and baking, as well as going for a swim and just being in nature.
Previously, Gina completed an apprenticeship as a businesswoman and finally, due to her love for animals and nature, she additionally did a second apprenticeship as a farmer.
Favourite places in the region:
Lake Cauma and Flimserstein.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
… the employees. The team is like a big family – everyone gets along well.

Receptionist
Marina
A positive attitude, creative and always open to new things – that’s Marina. Marina is originally from Germany, but loves to travel around and explore the world. She lived in New Zealand for a while, then joined us at Peaks Place for a few seasons and then emigrated to Australia. Marina has now been back with us at Peaks Place since December 2022.
Marina likes the region of Flims Laax Falera because of the nature and the numerous outdoor activities – a perfect place for sports and healthy lifestyle!
Favourite places in the region:
The ruins of the mountain Belmont in Bargis, the glacier pots on Alp Mora and the whole skiing and hiking area.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
… both the «you» culture and the staff as well as the flair of the hotel and all kinds of activities in and around Peaks Place.

Intern Front Office
Saskia
Saskia loves being out in nature – especially in the region of Flims Laax Falera. Saskia also loves the numerous lakes and the fresh mountain air. Our open and outgoing intern has Mexican, American and Swiss roots. She is very enthusiastic about cultures and people from all over the world and likes to be there for others.
Saskia is currently studying at the Swiss Hotel Management School in Lucerne and is now doing her internship with us at Peaks Place. Even in her free time, Saskia is unstoppable: she loves figure skating, yoga and snowboarding.
Favourite places in the region:
Lake Cresta, Lake Cauma, Conn and the glacier pots on Alp Mora. But also the vineyards in Malans, which are about 30 minutes away from Peaks Place.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
… the team! But also the location of the hotel – actually close to the mountains.

Technician & Allrounder
Paul
Paul is the technician at Peaks Place and makes sure everything works as it should day and night. He grew up in Germany and has been at home in Laax since 2008. That’s why he knows where the most beautiful spots are. He loves to ride his bike to the Dutjer Alp or to Alp Nagens. In winter, Paul also spends his free days snowboarding with friends. In his free time, Paul is also interested in technology – he is interested in everything to do with multimedia and cars.
The best thing about Peaks Place is...
… is the good mood in the team and the wellness area La Senda.

Technician & Allrounder
Ivan
More than four years ago Ivan moved from warm Portugal to Switzerland and has been working at Peaks Place for two years now. The helpful technician and allrounder is great with kids and likes the contact with other people. That’s why you can always have happy conversations with Ivan. On his days off, he likes to play soccer or go swimming. In winter you can find Ivan on the board. That’s exactly why he finds Laax so great: Because you always have something to do.
Favourite places in the region:
The two villages of Flims and Laax themselves, and Lake Laax.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
… that we, both the employees and the owners, are like one big family.

Intern Marketing & Communication
Samira
This upbeat and cheerful marketing and communications trainee grew up in Surselva and knows the region well. At the age of 10, Samira moved to Abu Dhabi with her family for two years – which is where her enthusiasm for traveling comes from. In August 2021, Samira started her studies at the College of Higher Education for Tourism in Grisons. As a «summer person», like she says of herself, you won’t find Samira far from lakes or rivers during the warm days. On such days she takes it, as we say in Graubünden, «patschifig» and enjoys nature.
Favourite places in the region:
Hikes through the Rhine Gorge and trips to Lake Cauma.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
… the team – you can feel at home here from the first moment!

Chef de Service at s’nani
Lara
Lara grew up in the canton of Aargau and completed an apprenticeship as a hotel manageress. Laax has become her new home. Because Lara likes the fact that so many different nationalities from all over the world come here together. She also loves the calm and the breathtaking nature of the region. Lara loves being a hostess and is particularly interested in the well-being of other people. That’s why the empathetic Aargauer loves to cook for people and do something good for them. On her days off, she enjoys swimming in the beautiful lakes of the Grisons.
Favourite places in the region:
Lake Cauma and Lake Cresta, as well as the numerous mountains – especially in winter when there is enough snow for snowboarding or skiing.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
… that it’s like a home and Lara enjoys coming to work every day anew.

Service at s’nani
Patricia
Patricia is happiest when she goes hiking. Because with every step towards the peak, worries become smaller and smaller and her head becomes freer and freer. After graduating from the hotel management school, Patricia quickly realized that her thirst for knowledge was not yet satisfied and then completed a further education course in Switzerland. Thus, she was able to deepen her knowledge in various gastronomic establishments over the last few years and has now been with us at Restaurant s’nani for two seasons.
Patricia is originally from Slovakia and enjoys, besides hiking and skiing, spending time with her family, friends or her godchild.
Favourite places in the region:
Generally, nature and the mountains. Because of their diverse and beautiful landscape, they have a very special charm. If you like to be out in nature, you will find paradise here in the region.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
… the tranquility you feel even during exciting times. Working at Peaks Place is a wonderful experience for me.

Service at s’nani
Lenaïg
The beautiful snow and the snowpark with its young, open atmosphere in Laax have attracted Lenaïg! Our optimistic and communicative service employee loves to go skiing or snowboarding in winter. Last winter Lenaïg worked in a catering business in Lenzerheide and in summer she had various festival jobs. Now she is with us at s’nani since December 2022 and takes care of the well-being of our guests. Since Lenaïg loves to travel, she also has many exciting stories to tell – so just ask her, maybe she’ll tell you about her great experiences sometime!
Favourite places in the region:
The Rhine Gorge and the hike along the Rhine.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
… the restaurant s’nani with its creative dishes and the team as well as the generous wellness area.

Housekeeping
Liliana
Liliana is our responsible and hardworking fairy at Peaks Place. She comes from Portugal and has been working in housekeeping with us at Peaks Place since December 2022. Liliana is an upbeat, cheerful person who shows team spirit. In her free time, Liliana enjoys going for walks with her family. She enjoys hiking in the mountains or exploring all the beautiful rivers and lakes in the region.
Favourite places in the region:
Lake Cauma and other places in Surselva, such as the Lukmanier Pass and the swimming lake Fontanivas in Disentis.
The best thing about Peaks Place is…
… Since the first day I could feel the teamwork and helpfulness. This is a lot of fun for me.


Gimmy
Chef de cuisine

Diego
Chef

Maryia
HR & Administration

Sven
Spa & Wellness La Senda

Nikos
Chauffeur shuttle bus

Lorena
Housekeeping

Ibolya
Housekeeping