Davos is one of the best high-altitude resorts in the world. Situated in a large valley at an altitude of 1,560 meters, it is divided into two parts: the western Davos Platz and the eastern Davos Dorf.

The quality of the slopes and accommodation options are top-notch. Davos is also renowned as a health resort, with prestigious medical clinics specializing in the treatment of respiratory diseases, allergies, and skin conditions.

Ski Slopes
The slopes in Davos, Europe’s highest town, are sure to keep you busy. Although the two resorts are located apart, they share a common ski pass. There are 99 ski slopes totaling 320 km. Some are 10 km long from the summit to the valley floor without stopping.

The resort has six distinct ski areas. On one side of the valley are Pischa, Jakobshorn, and Rinerhorn, on the other are Parsen, Weißfluhgipfel, and Gotschna.

Parsen is the main ski area in the center, with the Weißfluh peak. It can be reached in two ways: by the Parsenbahn lift from Davos Dorf and by the Gotschnagrat lift from Klosters.

For experienced skiers, there’s a steep but short black section at the top of the Weißfluhgipfel. From there, you can descend the dangerous and little-known Gotschnawang run, where Prince Charles’s adjutant died in an avalanche in 1988. When snow conditions are poor, the runs near Wolfgang can be very challenging.

Pischa and Rinerhorn are small ski areas, with only one gondola lift and a few T-bars each.

Davos offers excellent conditions for tobogganing enthusiasts: Schatzalp – 8.5 km of slopes with a lift; Rinerhorn – 3.5 km of slopes; and Wiesen – 2 km.