Davos is not one mountain but six, spread across the Landwasser valley with 266 kilometres of piste and 70 runs. Vertical reaches an impressive 2,034 metres, from 810 up to 2,844 metres. Terrain is balanced: 31% beginner, 49% intermediate, 15% advanced and 5% expert, with about 7 metres of snow in a typical year. Parsenn, Jakobshorn, Rinerhorn, Pischa, Madrisa and Schatzalp-Strela each have their own feel, so a week here is like skiing a few different resorts. Free buses and trains connect the sectors, though getting around does take planning and time on the road.

Parsenn is the largest sector, and its 12-kilometre run from Weissfluhgipfel to Küblis is among the longest descents in the Alps. Jakobshorn leans towards freestyle, with the JatzPark and a superpipe, while Pischa is a dedicated freeride mountain where the pistes are left ungroomed. Rinerhorn and Schatzalp-Strela suit families and relaxed intermediates, and Madrisa, on the Klosters side, is gentle and sunny. Strong skiers and freeriders should hire a guide for the off-piste on Parsenn and Pischa. A sound pick for groups of mixed abilities who want variety over several days.

The 2025-26 season runs 14 November 2025 through 20 April 2026, delivering a 157-day operating window. Davos typically opens earlier and closes later than many European resorts due to its high base elevation of 1560 metres and summit reaching 2844 metres. Season length averages five months with snow reliability particularly strong from December through March, when over 80 per cent of terrain sits above the 2000-metre snow-sure threshold.

Davos receives 423 centimetres of average annual snowfall, with January historically the snowiest month delivering 101 centimetres, followed by February's 74 centimetres and March's 75 centimetres. November brings 41 centimetres to build early-season coverage, whilst December adds 83 centimetres. Snowmaking covers 75 kilometres of piste - roughly 28 per cent of the network - concentrated on lower elevation runs and key links to ensure valley access throughout the season. Base depths typically range 100 to 300 centimetres at mid-mountain through peak winter.

Optimal timing centres on January through early March for deep powder and full terrain access, including the long valley descents to Küblis and Serneus that require sustained cold temperatures. December offers quieter slopes post-Christmas once the Spengler Cup crowds depart, whilst late March and April deliver spring corn snow conditions with extended daylight and terrace weather. Early season in November provides uncrowded skiing on upper Parsenn and Jakobshorn before Christmas crowds arrive.

Night skiing operates on a 2.5-kilometre section at Davos from 18:30 to 20:30 Monday through Friday, with Klosters adding 3.2 kilometres on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The World Economic Forum occupies Davos each January, raising accommodation prices and crowds. The Parsenn Derby - Switzerland's oldest downhill race - runs annually, whilst Jakobshorn hosts international freestyle competitions. Parsenn offers sunrise first-tracks sessions before official opening for early risers seeking fresh corduroy.

Daily snow reports at Davos go back to 1996, 31 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.