1. PARSENN - A SKI CLASSIC  (within 2 bus-minutes - leaving directly in front of the hotel)

Vast ski slopes, with plenty of room to complete carved turns, one of the longest ski runs in Europe, and the oldest downhill race in Switzerland: Parsenn is the largest ski area in Davos Klosters, and the one with the longest history. If you love sport, you will love Parsenn.

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Parsenn is seen as the birthplace of skiing in Switzerland. In 1895 four English tourists got lost on the Weissfluhjoch and ended up in Küblis. Which is how the Parsenn descent was discovered – and an Alpine legend was born. Since the Parsenn Funicular opened, around 90 years ago, Parsenn has gained a reputation as a classic ski destination, with long descents down the mountain, wide slopes, and chic, traditional mountain huts. The annual Parsenn Derby is the oldest downhill race in Switzerland. The 97 km of slopes in this ski area are accessible from Davos via the Parsenn Funicular and from Klosters via the Gotschnabahn ski lift.

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2. JAKOBSHORN - YOUNG AND WILD  (within 8 bus-minutes - leaving directly in front of the hotel)

From the ‘Kafi Sex’ drink and the freestyle scene through to pioneering sporting achievements – the Jakobshorn in Davos has made it into the history books on many occasions. Anyone looking for lifestyle, action and 360-degree panoramic mountain views will feel right at home here.

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The Jakobshorn in Davos has always been a little bit different to the other mountains in the Alps. It’s no surprise when you consider that the world's first T-bar chairlift was installed at the Bolgen as far back as 1934, making Davos a winter sports pioneer. This place has been home to the freestyle scene since the 1980s. Back then, the Jakobshorn was the only mountain where snowboarders were allowed to use the lifts. Today, the Jakobshorn is famed for its 55 km of pistes ranging from blue to black, its après-ski parties and crazy events such as the Red Bull Homerun. In short: this is a mountain where life is celebrated to the max.

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3. RINERHORN - FAMILY-FUN  (within 10 bus-minutes - leaving directly in front of the hotel)

A sledging trail with 33 bends and fast, steep curves, winter sports by night and a family ski area with ski lifts and cosy mountain huts. It’s no wonder the Rinerhorn is a favourite with locals and visitors to Davos Klosters alike.

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The Rinerhorn also has plenty to offer during the daytime: 49 kilometres of groomed slopes for wide carving turns, a six-person gondola lift, and four ski lifts, plus deep powder on some slopes, such as the Leidbachtal black descent for freeriders. Beginners, families and pleasure skiers will feel particularly well-catered for here, where the slopes are predominantly red and blue. The chairlifts are also usually manned, with the bars handed to you personally. Children will love the magical forest on the Rinerhorn. The witches there are a mischievous bunch, and there is plenty of fun to be had with the little bumps and jumps they have made in the snow.

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Some things are simply more magical at night than they are during the day – as anyone who’s ever photographed the starry sky or looked back on their first romantic trysts would know. The same goes for winter sports on the Rinerhorn – gliding down the 3.5-kilometre-long sledging trail or the illuminated ski run to the valley is an even more intense experience by night than it is in the daytime. During the winter season, from mid-December to the end of March, you can do just that on Wednesdays and Fridays between 7:00 pm and 10:30 pm. If you prefer to leave your sledges and skis at home in the evening, why not take the gondola lift up to the Jatzmeder restaurant, where you can enjoy their spaghetti night (Weds) or candlelit dinner (Fri).

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4. PISCHA IN DAVOS - A MOUNTAIN OFF THE BEATEN TRACK  (within 10 minutes by car)

Had enough of the crowds and the usual pistes? Pischa is an unspoilt mountain in Davos Klosters. There are no groomed slopes, just plenty of space to practise alternative winter sports on natural snow. If you’re looking for peace and sunshine, this is the place for you.

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They still exist. Small winter sports resorts far from the crowds. In Davos Klosters, the Pischa mountain is the place to go. As ski areas go, it is more of a pleasant country road than a clogged highway. People come here to truly take in the natural Alpine landscape – rather than racing down busy, crowded slopes. All the ski lifts have been removed, and only a cable car remains to whisk visitors up the mountain to 2,483 metres above sea level. In short: this is a winter sports area without the usual trappings. Despite this – or perhaps precisely because of it – it has become a playground for alternative sports, unrivalled in Switzerland.

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5. MADRISA - THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY MOUNTAIN RESORT  (within 15 minutes by car)

With barrier-free lifts and mountain restaurants, an adventure park for families and a range of fantastic sports activities such as ski tours, hikes and trail runs, Madrisa – the local mountain in Klosters – is a popular destination all year round.

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There are few ski resorts that are as perfectly adapted for families with small children and people with disabilities as Madrisa. And no wonder: in the kids’ snow parks, Madrisa Land and Madrisa Park Klosters, there’s a special practice area. Four are three magic carpets to carry the little skiers up to the top. And with a snowbike (available to hire from Intersport at the mountain station), you can ride down the slope sitting down, with your skis strapped on – perfect if you’re new to skiing. While the kids practice their first turns at the three practice lifts, parents can explore the ski resort, which boasts 23 kilometres of slopes. If there’s enough snow, the highlights of this resort include the 7.7-kilometre sledge run down to Saas, the winter hiking trails to Mässplatte and to Zügenhüttli, as well as the new snowshoe trail Mässplatte are among the highlights.