Davos for Beginners
Davos scores 6.4/10 for beginners: Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 50.11 %, Nursery slope at village level 1 and Easy piste km starting near the base 10.4 km.

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- Piste network
- 89 km55.4 mi
- Lifts
- 52
- Top elevation
- 2,797 m9,180 ft
- Ski area
- Davos Klosters
Beginner score
- 6.4Beginner
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Green and blue pistes (share of total km) | 50.11 % |
| Nursery slope at village level | 1 |
| Easy piste km starting near the base | 10.4 km |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Magic carpet lifts | 0 |
| Green runs | 0 |
| Ski schools | 2 |
Tips for beginners
- Davos scores 6.4/10 for beginners.
- 0% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
- The village sits at 1559 m.
Green and blue runs
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobshorn Standard | Blue | 3,135 m10,290 ft | 632 m2,070 ft |
| 3 | Blue | 3,067 m10,060 ft | 312 m1,020 ft |
| Traverse | Blue | 2,990 m9,810 ft | 568 m1,860 ft |
| Bobbahnstrasse | Blue | 2,879 m9,450 ft | 283 m930 ft |
| Weissfluhjoch - Parsennhütte | Blue | 2,656 m8,710 ft | 415 m1,360 ft |
| Skischul Run | Blue | 2,271 m7,450 ft | 433 m1,420 ft |
| Clavadeler Piste | Blue | 2,201 m7,220 ft | 429 m1,410 ft |
| Gämpen - Davos | Blue | 1,822 m5,980 ft | 333 m1,090 ft |
| Meierhofertäli | Blue | 1,805 m5,920 ft | 349 m1,150 ft |
| Gämpeweg | Blue | 1,782 m5,850 ft | 126 m410 ft |
| Boardercross | Blue | 1,267 m4,160 ft | 242 m790 ft |
| Hauptertäli | Blue | 1,257 m4,120 ft | 191 m630 ft |
| Parsennhütte - Gruobenalp | Blue | 1,160 m3,810 ft | 135 m440 ft |
| Dorftäli | Blue | 1,131 m3,710 ft | 207 m680 ft |
| Jakobshorn | Blue | 662 m2,170 ft | 50 m160 ft |
| 1 | Blue | 613 m2,010 ft | 57 m190 ft |
| Ischalp | Blue | 441 m1,450 ft | 63 m210 ft |
| Waldabfahrt | Blue | 409 m1,340 ft | 121 m400 ft |
| Clavadeleralpstrasse | Blue | 369 m1,210 ft | 47 m150 ft |
| Bräma (rot) | Blue | 349 m1,150 ft | 37 m120 ft |
| Rennstrecke | Blue | 324 m1,060 ft | 55 m180 ft |
| Talabfahrt Gämpen | Blue | 59 m190 ft | 14 m50 ft |
| Kinderland Schweizerische Schneesportschule Davos | Blue | — | — |
65 unnamed connecting sections, 12 km7.5 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Davos score 6.4/10 for beginners?
The three inputs that move the score most are Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 50.11 %, Nursery slope at village level 1 and Easy piste km starting near the base 10.4 km.
Is there childcare in Davos?
4 childcare providers are listed in OpenStreetMap for Davos.
How many ski schools are there in Davos?
2.
How much of Davos is easy skiing?
50.1% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Davos?
1,559 m, with lifts to 2,797 m.
Are there magic carpets in Davos?
0 magic carpets are mapped in Davos.
How far is Davos from Bodensee Friedrichshafen airport?
Bodensee Friedrichshafen is about 136 minutes by road from Davos (99 km).
How high is Davos?
The highest lift-served point is 2,797 m, with the village at 1,559 m, a vertical of 1,265 m.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)