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Davos
POP 11,300 / ELEV 1560M
Unlike its little sister Klosters, Davos is more cool than quaint. But what the resort lacks
in Alpine prettiness, it makes up for with seductive skiing, including monster runs des-
cending up to 2000m, and après-ski parties. It is also the annual meeting point for the
crème de la crème of world capitalism, the World Economic Forum.
Davos comprises two contiguous areas, each with a train station: Davos Platz and the
older Davos Dorf.
Activities
Winter Sports
Naturally blessed with awesome scenery and great powder, Davos has carved out a name
for itself as a first-class skiing destination, with varied runs in five different areas. The
vast
Parsenn
area reaches as high as Weissfluhjoch (2844m), from where you can ski to
Küblis, more than 2000m lower and 12km away. Alternatively, take the demanding run to
Wolfgang (1629m) or the scenic slopes to Klosters.
Summer Activities
Together, Davos and Klosters provide 700km of marked hiking paths and 600km of
mountain bike tracks, including some challenging descents and single-track trails; see
www.bike-davos.ch
for routes, maps and rental outlets.
Sleeping
HOTEL ALPENHOF $$
( 081 415 20 60;
www.alpenhof-davos.ch
; Hofstrasse 22; s/d Sfr148/276; )
You'll feel right at
home in the Alpenhof's light-filled rooms with chunky pine furnishings, downy duvets
and DVD players. The restaurant places the emphasis on fresh, regional fare and has a
kids' menu. Family reductions are available. The hotel is 1.5km south of the centre; buses
428 and 432 to Crestannes stop close by.
| Hotel
WALDHOTEL BELLEVUE $$$
| Historic Hotel
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