Written from the iDavos team’s accommodation and logistics specialists.
Davos-Klosters is one of the largest ski regions in Switzerland — and unusually, it is not one mountain but five separate ski areas, each with its own access, character, and crowd. Between them they hold more than 300 kilometres of marked piste, served by over fifty lifts and covered by a single regional ski pass. For a first-time visitor the choice can be bewildering, so here is how the five break down.
The five mountains at a glance
| Mountain | Best for | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Parsenn | Intermediates wanting mileage | Long, sweeping runs; the descents to Klosters and Küblis |
| Jakobshorn | Freeride, snowboard, and party | Terrain parks, off-piste, and the liveliest mountain bars |
| Rinerhorn | Families | Relaxed and family-friendly, a short ride down-valley |
| Pischa | Freeride and ski touring | Limited grooming; untracked snow |
| Madrisa | Beginners and children | Sunny, gentle, family mountain above Klosters |
Parsenn — the classic
The Parsenn is the heart of Davos skiing and the mountain most people mean when they talk about the resort. Accessed by the historic Parsennbahn funicular from Davos Dorf, it offers long, sweeping intermediate runs and the famous descents down to Klosters and Küblis — among the longest pisted runs in the Alps. It is the natural choice for cruising mileage and for skiing between Davos and Klosters in a single day.
Jakobshorn — freeride and party
Directly above Davos Platz, the Jakobshorn is the resort's freeride and snowboard mountain, with terrain parks, off-piste lines, and the liveliest mountain bars in the valley. It draws a younger crowd and is the place to be for après-ski that starts well before the lifts close.
Rinerhorn, Pischa, and Madrisa — the quieter three
The smaller areas reward anyone who values space over scale. Rinerhorn, a short ride down-valley, is relaxed and family-friendly. Pischa has reinvented itself as a freeride and ski-touring mountain with limited grooming, ideal for those chasing untracked snow. And Madrisa, above Klosters, is the sunny, gentle, family mountain of the region — the best base for beginners and children.
Which mountain for which skier?
- Beginners and families: Madrisa or Rinerhorn.
- Intermediates wanting mileage: Parsenn.
- Advanced, freeride, and party: Jakobshorn and Pischa.
- Ski touring and untracked snow: Pischa.
Most visitors mix several across a stay — the regional pass makes it easy, and the variety is precisely the point.
Skiing around the Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting falls in the depths of the ski season, and for many delegates the mountains are part of the appeal — an early run before the programme, or an informal conversation taken on the slopes. The catch is logistics: during the forum, time is tight and the valley is busy. Basing yourself somewhere with genuinely easy slope access turns an hour of faff into a few minutes. Our ski-friendly stays in Davos are chosen for exactly that, and the iDavos concierge team can arrange equipment, instructors, and lift logistics so the skiing fits around your schedule rather than competing with it.
Planning a stay that combines the forum with the mountain? Get in touch and we will build it around your week.