Davoser Meile
Performance diagnostics in nature
Test performance where training actually takes place
With the Davoser Meile, Davos combines movement, modern sports science and alpine nature into a unique offering: Whether trail running in the summer or cross-country skiing in the winter – performance diagnostics take place directly during the sporting activity and provide sound insights for targeted training control.
The Davoser Meile is an innovative sports and health initiative from Davos Sports & Health in collaboration with sports medicine and scientific partners. It demonstrates how research, tourism, and exercise can be meaningfully combined.
Modern sports science in the open air
The Davoser Meile makes performance diagnostics possible outdoors. At its core is a measurable course where endurance performance is measured directly during training under realistic conditions. The data collected provides objective insights into current performance levels and supports sustainable, individualized training development.
This service is aimed at ambitious amateur athletes, performance-oriented athletes, active tourists, and health-conscious locals.
Summer in Davos: Trail running meets science
From spring to autumn, the Davoser Meile focuses on trail running. On the predefined test course, runners can have their endurance performance analyzed directly during training. The combination of alpine terrain, altitude, and modern diagnostics makes Davos the ideal place to realistically assess performance levels and progress.
Winter in Davos: Performance diagnostics on the cross-country ski track
In winter, the Davoser Meile transforms into a diagnostic cross-country skiing track. Endurance and performance can be precisely measured under realistic conditions on the trail. This offering complements Davos's position as an internationally renowned cross-country skiing destination and provides athletes with a solid foundation for training management and performance development throughout the winter season.
5 key factors of the training base Davos
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Training at altitude
Davos lies at an altitude of approximately 1560 meters above sea level, thus offering ideal conditions for endurance training. The high-altitude climate supports physiological adaptations and makes performance diagnostics particularly meaningful under demanding conditions.
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Diverse training infrastructure
With trails, cross-country ski tracks, and specialized sports facilities, Davos offers a wide range of training opportunities. This diversity allows for performance diagnostics under different stress conditions – directly in the natural training environment.
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Performance diagnostics in a sports medicine setting
The Davoser Meile is embedded in a professional network of sports medicine and sports science. The data collected is based on sound methods and enables a reliable assessment of current performance.
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Positioning during the season
The Davoser Meile is ideally suited as a recurring performance test. Changes in performance level become visible and form a sound basis for training planning in both summer and winter.
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Holistic training conditions
In Davos, alpine nature, sports science expertise, and many years of experience as a training destination come together. This combination creates stable conditions for sustainable performance development.
