Davos, Switzerland

Davos is not just a major snowboard resort, it's also a massive town that offers just about all you need to have a cool time. This very happening place offers the lot; tons of deep powder, loads of trees, big natural hits, half-pipes, fun parks, a boardercross circuit and night riding. All this on 200 miles (320km) of fantastic snowboard terrain, on slopes that hold the snow well.

Davos is located in an area that makes it ideal to check out many other resorts, including the famous retreat of Klosters (the place where Prince Charles and Prince Harry first tried snowboarding Points for Harry, yer he has the makings of a rider, but dad, stick to skis Sir. As for William, well see). However, back to Davos which is a resort that needs to be visited a number of times if one is to ride the whole area. Davos itself, has a bit of an attitude when it comes to money, but it's a working town and so far less snobby than other similar places. More importantly, Davos offers access to some major snowboarding terrain - there's enough stuff here to keep any rider busy for a long time. There are two main areas and most snowboarders head for the runs on the Jakobshorn, which can be reached with ease.

New for season

06/07: the Pischa ski region will be turned into more of a freeride area. 3 pistes will be unpisted

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type:  Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 58
Cable cars: 11
Gondolas: 3
Chair lifts: 9
Drag lifts: 27
Max people per hour: 64,400
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 110
Total ride area: 310km
Longest run: 12km

Top lift: 2844m
Vertical drop: 2034m
First lift: 810m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 37%
Red runs: 43%
Black runs: 20%

Lift Passes

  Low Season High Season
  CHF GBP CHF GBP
Day Pass 50.00 31.12 67.00 41.70
6-Day Pass 231.00 143.78 295.00 183.62
6-Day Linked area Pass 231.00 143.78 295.00 183.62
  CHF GBP
Season Pass: 1,080.00 672.23

Lift Passes: 
Half day 48CHF
1 Day pass - 65 Chf
5 Day pass - 248 Chf
Season pass (inc Laax) 897-1050CHF
Lift times:8.30am to 4.30pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 5.5metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 10%

Facilities

  CHF GBP
Days Rental of Board & Boots: - -
4hr Group Lesson (full day): - -
4hr Private Lesson (full day): - -

Snowboard Schools: 3 x 2.5hrs 260Chf
Top Secret & Schweizer Schneesportschule run sbowboarding lessons inc backcountry & freestyle
Snowboard Hire: Loads of hire shops in town board and boots 55Chf
Night Riding: :  Halfpipe illuminated fridays form 19.00

Other activities

Heliboarding: :  Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

www.davos.ch/
Email:davos@davos.ch

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Summary
A big snowboarders resort offering something for everyone. Great carving and excellent freeriding areas. Lots of local services but very busy.

ON THE SLOPES: Superb and excellent
OFF THE SLOPES: Very good
MONEY WISE: EXPENSIVE but some cheaper options

Terrain & parks

HALFPIPE: Yes - 2
TERRAIN PARK: Yes - 3
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes

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Resort News

Marko Grilc wins the Evolution Slopestyle 10Jan10
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Weather & conditions
Weather
sunny
3°C
Snow cover
  Total Last 24hrs
Upper 161cm 0cm
Lower 153cm 0cm
Resort 55cm 0cm
Last Snowfall: 2 days ago - Tue 16 Mar 2010
Runs
Runs Open: 297KM
Lifts Open: 54
Piste Conditions: powder
Runs to resorts: good
Off Piste Conditions: hard
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