Davos Hotels

Lying at the birthplace of downhill skiing in the Parsenn ski area, Davos is the grand old man of smart ski resorts. Locals claim that modern skiing started here in the early 1880s. At that time, Davos was a thriving and much-visited health spa. But skiers soon started to out-number the convalescing and the frail. Unsurprisingly, the snow-rush of skiers and boarders continues to this day. The resort is based at a respectable height of 1560m, and the charming buildings range alongside the mountain railway of the twin stations of Davos Dorf and Davos Platz. Here, luxury hotels mingle with stylish boutiques and lively cafes.

The wide ski area is one of Switzerland's proudest, with a wealth of skiable piste. There are thrilling runs for every level, from novice to professional. And powder-hounds enjoy miles of pure off-piste heaven and wild mogul bashing. The truly cool and talented head for the trendy Jacobshorn ski area, where you too can watch and wonder….