How big is Davos?
Davos has 320 trails served by 55 lifts — 4th for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.
Davos resort guide
Graubünden, Switzerland
Switzerland's largest ski area with six interconnected mountains
Davos at a glance
320
Trails
55
Lifts
9,331ft
Top
5,118ft
Base
4,213ft
Vertical
ACH
Nearest airport, 49 mi
20% beginner45% intermediate35% advanced
Davos offers extensive skiing across six mountains with excellent snow conditions and modern lift infrastructure.
Your questions about Davos, answered
How high is Davos?
The lifts run from 5,118ft at the base to 9,331ft at the top, a vertical of 4,213ft. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 13th highest, with the 19th biggest vertical.
Is Davos good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Davos split 20% beginner, 45% intermediate and 35% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.
On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
For backcountry and off-piste, our guide documents 2 zones at Davos, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Davos?
Over the last ten winters Davos has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 19 to May 28, about 192 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 53in, 26in of new snow and 3.6 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Davos?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH), 49 mi away in a straight line. Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH), Germany is 62 mi, Lugano (LUG) is 70 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Davos?
A 6-day adult Davos Klosters costs CHF 390 for 2026/27, or CHF 65 a day. For value it ranks 5th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Davos
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH49 mi
- Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH62 mi · major airport
- LuganoLUG70 mi
Travel time to Davos
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,962 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 40m · 66 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 45m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH)
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,954 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 5m · 84 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 5m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Lugano (LUG)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,981 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 20m · 95 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 25m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Davos lift ticket 2026/27
CHF 3906-day adult Davos Klosters · ≈$472
CHF 65 per day · 4.7 km of trails per € · #5 of 34 for value in Switzerland
83value scoreGreat value
Davos trail map
The official Davos trail map, published by Davos Klosters Mountains. This map covers Parsenn, Madrisa and the Davos Klosters mountains. It shows every run, lift and sector across 320 trails served by 55 lifts, from 5,118ft at the base to 9,331ft at the summit.
Always check the resort's live trail status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and backcountry terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Davos
- Large ski area with extensive terrain
- Excellent for all skill levels
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Great for families
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Good value for money
Things to know
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Davos by ability level
Beginners
Davos is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Davos offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Davos, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Davos
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: davos.ch
More on Davos
- Davos snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Davos snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Davos lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Davos backcountry & off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Davos
Distances are straight-line, not by road.