Skiing

Klosters is known for its vast range of downhill runs, which, together with those of Davos, total 300 km (186½ miles). These are divided almost equally among easy, moderate, and difficult pistes. From the Gotschnagrat (7,494 feet), skiers can connect to the Parsenn slopes and try, for example, the famous Weissflüh run down to the village of Küblis. The sunny Madrisa slopes above Klosters Dorf offer relatively easy skiing and snowboarding, as well as free-ride opportunities.

Lift tickets to the combined Davos–Klosters area cost 143 SF for two days and 342 SF for six days. KeyCards, which give you access to all cable cars, funiculars, and ski lifts, are required for lift tickets of more than two days; you can purchase them for 5 SF at any ticket office (www.davosklosters.ch). Train or bus transport back to Klosters from other villages within the ski area is included in the price of the regional ski ticket.

When booking your hotel, it is worth asking if it offers any special ski-pass deals during your desired travel period. Early- or late-season offers are frequently available.

Swiss Ski + Snowboard School. For instruction or to go on a snowshoe trek, contact the Swiss Ski + Snowboard School, in Platz. Bahnhofstr. 4, Klosters Platz, Graubünden, 7250. 081/4102828; www.sssk.ch/en.

Swiss Ski & Snowboard School Saas. The Swiss Ski & Snowboard School Saas, in Dorf, offers standard instruction plus special courses in carving, slalom skiing, and more. Landstr. 15, Klosters Dorf, Graubünden, 7252. 081/4202233; www.ski-snow-fun-klosters.ch.