Winter vacation in Davos. Skiing and snowboarding: lifts, pistes and ski-passes

Davos is a fantastic location for fans of snowboarding who will be thrilled to find six exceptional fan parks and many other amazing areas suitable for training. Skiers will not be disappointed as well. The resort offers more than 50 trails for skiers of a different level. The total length of all ski trails together with the adjacent areas is more than 300 kilometers.

More than a half of all trails belong to the moderate difficulty level, and nearly 30% of the ski trails belong to the so-called “black” level. Not only experienced skiers but also beginners will find it exciting to spend their time on the slopes of Davos. Numerous skiing schools will help newbies make their first steps in alpine skiing or hone their skills. As there are 55 ski lifts in the area, visitors enjoy skiing rather than waiting in a line. Conventionally, the territory of the resort is divided into six regions, each of which has its own unique peculiarities.

Parsenn - Gotshna remains one of the most popular and crowded regions of the resort. It is also famous as the location of the most difficult black ski trail in Davos that has the same name as the region. In general, Parsenn – Gotshna is suitable for moderately experienced alpine skiers. The choice of red and blue trails will please them. The most popular trails at Parsenn – Gotshna start on the slope of Vaysflyugipfel Mount, the height of which is 2,844 meters. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Davos region is suitable for skiers of a different level. It’s also a comfortable place for family tourists. This area of the resort has many trails that vary not only in difficulty level but also in length. In Davos, there are some of the longest trails of the resort, the length of some of which is more than 10 kilometers. In the region of Klosters, there are many picturesque trails for beginners. Numerous popular trails start not far from chairlifts, and that makes it incredibly comfortable to ski.

The most experienced skiers, as well as fans of free riding, usually head to Klosters Dorf. Beginners have nothing to do there because the majority of trails have the black label. Jakobshorn is also a popular choice for experienced alpine skiers. The total length of the black trails is nearly 60 kilometers in this region. Newbies, in their turn, will feel comfortable on the slopes of Pischa. The majority of trails is large and flat there. They start at the height of approximately 2,480 meters, and the length of some flat trails is more than 24 kilometers. Fans of cross-country skiing will be happy to find more than 75 kilometers of high-class trails, some of which have artificial lighting.

When it comes to fan parks of the resort, Fun Mountain remains the most popular one. It is located in the region of Jakobshorn. Naturally, there are amazing trails for sledges in Davos Klosters. Fans of this winter sport are recommended to pay attention to the Rinerhorn track that is located in the region with the same name. The length of this track is 3.5 kilometers. It has artificial lighting at night and charming relaxation areas and barbecue zones nearby.

The ski season starts at the end of November, and it's possible to ski comfortably till the end of April. To the service of vacationers, the resort offers several types of ski passes, the price of which depends on the season. The price of a daily pass for one adult costs nearly 68 francs. The six-day pass would cost approximately 315 francs. Children are eligible for discounts that vary from 30% to 50%.