Davos Ski Resort Guide
Davos, Switzerland
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 320km |
| Highest Lift | 2,840m |
| Resort Height | 1,560m |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Davos
The ski area of Davos is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,560m, with 320km of marked runs.
Summary
Davos is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Switzerland and has direct access to 320km of downhill skiing, with 110 marked pistes, served by a total of 38 ski lifts. Davos is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Klosters.
The ski resort itself is at 1,560m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,840m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Davos is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Davos.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Davos is 12km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Davos?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 19 December, with around 56cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
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| Snow to 1,549m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Davos Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 39 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 31 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 320km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 75km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 38 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Davos Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,840m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Davos) | 1,560m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,110m |
| Max Vertical | 1,730m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, SW, W
Davos has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Davos
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Davos Ski Schools and Davos Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Davos?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Prättigau / Davos, Canton Grisons.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Davos is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 89 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Lugano, Memmingen, Basel, Innsbruck Airport and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 38 ski lifts are able to uplift 64,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 15km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Davos open?
Opened (since 22 November 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is mid November, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Davos
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Davos Webcams
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