Davos Ski Resort Guide
Introduction
But davos has a life far beyond winter sports. If you arrive in February you may find world leaders and their entourage are in town with you, attending the annual World Economic Forum. Many other visitors are attracted to the town's extensive health and spa facilities with numerous private clinics.
It was as a health resort that Davos first achieved international prominence, attracting up to 2,000 cure seekers per night in the 19th century. However, skiing gradually became the bigger draw, aided by Arthur Conan Doyle's description in 1894 of his skiing adventures here.
Mountain facts
Where in the world?
Hit the slopes
The Davos/Klosters region offers varied runs for all ability levels. Most of the more demanding runs are at lower elevations, within the trees, where the valley sides are steepest. In all, there are five distinct ski areas, served by an extensive lift system.
The largest and busiest is Parsenn, which peaks at the 2,844m (9,331ft) Weissfluhgipfel. From here, a 12km (7.5-mile), 2,034m (6,673ft) descent runs to Küblis, but this is only navigable when the snow cover is at its most extensive. Jakobshorn across the valley is favoured by snowboarders, and has a boardercross obstacle park.
Off piste, it's possible to ski as far as Arosa, but this is a major undertaking, entailing three hours' hiking and three hours return by train.
Beyond the slopes
Sedentary options are more limited, though there are spectator sports, extensive spa facilities, and the Kirchner Museum (devoted to the expressionist painter) on Promenade.
Family fun
Retail therapy
Après ski
Bolgen Plaza, Skistrasse 26, sometimes has live music. The Hotel Europe's piano bar, Promenade 63, caters to an older set.
Eating out
For inexpensive regional and Swiss cooking, try Hotel Ochsen's Stubli, Talstrasse 10, or the restaurants in Hotel Dischma, Promenade 128. Gourmet food is served up without pomposity in the rustic environs of the Hotel Flüela Stubli, Bahnhofstrasse 5.
Getting around
Splashing out
Alternatively, consider spending the night in an igloo on the Parsenn (www.iglu-dorf.com).
Accommodation
Luxury
Morosani SchweizerhofChild-friendly hotel, with art-nouveau décor, a swimming pool, and attentive staff who go out of their way to please.
Promenade 50
Tel: (081) 415 5500.
Website: www.morosani.ch
Moderate
Club HotelThough unappealingly box-like from the outside, Club Hotel has a convenient location, good facilities, and decent deals for dinner.
Promenade 23
Tel: (081) 414 9100.
Website: www.clubhotel.ch
Budget
Hotel EdelweissFamily-run, friendly, and in a quiet locale, this hotel has pleasantly presented rooms, some with balcony.
Rossweidstrasse 9
Tel: (081) 416 1033.
Website: www.edelweiss-davos.ch
Getting there
Distance to resort: 160km (100 miles).
Driving time: 2 hours 15 minutes.
Nearest railway station: Davos Platz and Davos Dorf stations are 2 hours 20 minutes from Zurich.
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