Klosters - Introduction
The Davos-Klosters region is an eldorado for skiing, carving and snowboard fans from all over the world. The most modern transport systems gives access to 6 extensive winter sports areas with a total of over 300 km (194 miles) of slopes. Ski and; Board unlimited more than 307 km (192 miles) of ski slopes 6 ski areas: Parsenn Davos and; Klosters, Jakobshorn, Madrisa, Pischa, Rinerhorn 55 transport facilities such as lifts, cable cars etc. Transport capacity of 62,000 persons per hour 5 practice and valley ski lifts in the Klosters-Davos region 110 marked slopes - 20% easy, 42% medium, 38% difficult - out of that: 40 km (25 miles) of snow-covered slopes 12 km (7.5 mile) ski run (if snow conditions good) from Weissfluhgipfel to Küblis with a 2,034 m (6,673 ft) altitude difference.
Skiing
There are 5 ski regions at the Davos resort; Jakobshorn, Pischa, Madrisa and Rinerhorn. Within these mountains, there are runs to suit skiers of variable ability. Experts will find there is plenty to do both on and off-piste with the Meierhofer Talli and Paresnnhutte-Wolfgang offering some challenges, whilst off-piste the Gotschnagrat runs are amongst the steepest around. Intermediates meanwhile enjoy a variety of runs to Klosters, and from Madrisa and the Schlappin valley, whilst those seeking more of a challenge should head to the Jakobshorn. Finally beginners have the use of the Bolgen nursery slope beneath the Jakobshorn and the Bunda, whilst the Parsenn offers easy runs and good skiing in the bowl.
Snowboarding
Boarders can use 4 terrain parks in the surrounding mountains; the Sunrise, Pischa, Parsenn and Madrisa. The Sunrise is the main park and hosts the O’Neill Evolution contest, as the best in the area, and boasts a good variety of jumps, rails, and boxes, including a great C-box, along with 2 floodlit pipes. Slightly less crowded is the Pischa, where there’s a range of rails and kickers, whilst Parsenn and Madrisa offer boardercross courses, whilst beginners can use the minipark at Rinerhorn.
Ski Schools
The ski school at Davos has a good reputation with nearly all the highly skilled and friendly instructors speaking English, and small teaching classes, whilst the competitive snowboard school also offers good lessons.Children are catered for with a special Disney themed slope at Bolgen.
Eating Out
On the slopes, there are a few mountain huts to choose from. In the resort itself, there are plenty of good restaurants, but prices in the royal resort are higher. The top of the range is the 2 Michelin-starred Walserhof, the best in the area. Other restaurants of note include the Alpina, and Al Berto’s which serves “wonderful” pizza.
Bars and clubs
Apres-ski is pleasant, with live music and tea at places like the Chesa Grischuna, whilst the more active should head for either Gaudy’s, which acts as a favourite meeting place, the bright and popular Gotschna, the Rossli, with its sports television, and the Casa Antica, a small disco.
Off the slopes
Off the slopes, Klosters is a good base for winter-walking, and cross country skiing, and also offers tobogganing. The leisure centre also has an ice rink, whilst some hotels open their pools for public use. For more cultural diversion, take the train to the interesting old town of Chur.