Snowfarming
For a predictable start of the season
Snowfarming for early cross-country skiing trail
What started as an experiment over 15 years ago has developed into a success story: snow farming in Davos. Thanks to over-summer snow, a four-kilometre cross-country ski trail is already being created at the end of October, which is appreciated by athletes and amateurs alike.
On 1 November 2024, the 20,000 cubic metre pile of snow covered with sawdust will be transformed into a four kilometre long cross-country ski trail. No wonder: Davos is one of the pioneers in snow farming. By covering it, about 70 to 80 percent of the snow volume is preserved. This guarantees an early start to the cross-country skiing season regardless of the temperatures in autumn.
Early training opportunity for athletes and amateurs
In addition to the Swiss cross-country skiing cracks, national teams from over 12 nations train on the Snowfarming trail in Davos. No wonder, the track with its ascents and descents is exactly what top cross-country skiers are looking for just before the start of the season.
Special time slots for different ability groups
To ensure that both top athletes and amateurs can train satisfactorily on the trail, there are times of use with time windows for all performance groups. We ask you to observe these. Teams and private individuals can use the snowfarming trail. Athletes who wish to train competitively during the defined time windows must register online in advance.
Price list Snowfarming
Season pass for competitive sports (Bib blue, pink or yellow): CHF 60
Anyone who buys a season pass receives a cape number colour-coded according to the level of ability and usage group. This is personal and non-transferable and must be worn on the trail. These ‘Bibs’ (cape numbers) must be returned to the ticket inspectors on site. We charge CHF 50 for ‘Bibs’ that are not returned.
Recreational athletes
- Day ticket adult & children: CHF 10
- Season pass for adults & children: CHF 60
- Swiss cross-country ski pass is valid
- Davos Klosters season pass with Snowfarming supplement is valid
Payment information and further conditions
Seasonpass as well as day pass can be purchased online or directly at the cash desk on the snowfarming site. Online tickets must be exchanged for coloured wristbands or "bibs" at the cash desk on the snowfarming site. The coloured wristbands must be worn visibly on the left arm afterward.
Parking
There are only limited parking facilities at the snowfarming site. These are subject to a charge. A permanent car park ticket for the time the snowfarming is in operation costs CHF 50 per vehicle. Please send your booking enquiry by e-mail to werner.putzi@davos.gr.ch.
Day parking tickets can be purchased at the entrance to the snowfarming area. Payment is only possible digitally, no cash payment. The instructions of the control staff must be followed. Parking along the Flüela Pass road is not permitted. Further car parks are located in the Färich, Stilli area.
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