Davos, Switzerland
Introduction
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
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
Night Riding: :
Halfpipe illuminated fridays form 19.00
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
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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