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Parsenn

Long descents on wide pistes

Parsenn in Davos is popular for hiking, biking and trail running in summer.

The classic: Parsenn

Wide ski slopes perfect for carving turns right to the end, one of the longest ski runs in Europe: Parsenn is the largest and most traditional ski area in Davos Klosters. If you like a sporty holiday, you'll love Parsenn.

Parsenn is considered the cradle of skiing in Switzerland. In 1895, four English tourists got lost on the Weissfluhjoch and ended up in Küblis. The Parsenn run was discovered and a myth of the Alps was born. Since the opening of the funicular railway around 90 years ago, Parsenn has been the classic ski mountain with long runs on wide slopes and mountain huts with style and tradition. The ski area with around 97 kilometers of slopes can be reached from Davos with the Parsennbahn and from Klosters with the Gotschnabahn.

Bucket List on Parsenn

Twelve things you shouldn't miss at Parsenn in Davos Klosters. If your stay is too short for that, just come back!

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Parsenn remains sporty even in summer

Once the snow melts, you switch sports. The Gotschna Freeride Trail for downhillers feels a bit like the A-Line in Whistler. Runners training at altitude and trail runners choose Jasmin Nunige's favorite trail: the Panorama Trail. And you'll experience what a tour through a lunar landscape feels like when you hike from the Weissfluhjoch via the Felsenweg (Rocky Path) to the Strelapass. Summit seekers can add on the hike to the Grosses Schiahorn (2709 m a.s.l.) – also a popular sunrise tour.

Parsenn: A day of skiing full of highlights

A ski day on Parsenn starts even before the official opening time. At least, that's the case if you participate in our Winter Guest Program. Or if you spend the night in Graubünden's only igloo village, right in the heart of the ski area. Either way, during early-bird skiing, you'll be the first to carve tracks on the freshly groomed slopes at sunrise. Also in the morning, it's worth tackling the run down to Davos Dorf. This black run is steep, but it's one of the most beautiful valley descents.

The longest ski run and other special slopes

If there's enough snow, you can start your descent from the Weissfluh summit on the legendary Parsenn run – a full twelve kilometers down to Küblis. Experience this historic route today as a nostalgia run. Want to get back to the present? At the Raiffeisen Run, you can compete like a real racer and chase your personal best time. Your top speed awaits you at the finish line of the Nordica Speed Run. And if you're looking for a direct comparison: at the Totalp chairlift, you can engage in a head-to-head race in ski and snowboard cross on the cross course.

12 things you shouldn't miss at Parsenn

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    A-line feeling in Davos Klosters

    Gotschna Freeride Klosters Mountainbiker

    High jumps, crisp rollers, and near-vertical turns: The Gotschna Freeride trail delivers pure flow and action. A varied descent awaits you over approximately six kilometers – like a roller coaster for mountain bikers and downhill fans. Inspired by the legendary A-Line in Whistler, Canada.

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    Run Jasmin Nunige’s favorite route

    Trailrunning, Davos, Klosters, Jasmin Nunige

    The panorama trail on Parsenn is a trail with a high mountain feel at an average altitude of 2300 meters - ideal for runners who also want to do altitude training. And if your fitness levels drop, you can simply take a cable car back to the valley. Also popular as a hiking tour.

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    Explore the rock path on foot or by mountain bike

    Panoramaweg in Davos Mountainbiker auf dem Felsenweg TrailTales

    The gallery structures along the rocky path were one of the most popular photo subjects on Parsenn for many years. Although they were dismantled due to the risk of collapse, the route remains spectacular for hikers and mountain bikers. For the latter, it's a highlight of the cable car tour.

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    Master a valley run in the morning

    Talfahrt im Winter nach Davos Stadt Berge Schnee Aussicht Skifahrer auf der Piste

    Do you usually ski the valley runs in the late afternoon? Then experience them at their best – in a relaxed atmosphere in the morning, for example as early as 10 a.m. The Parsenn valley run is a true classic, sworn by locals and experts alike. And afterwards? The Parsennbahn cable car will comfortably take you back up to the ski area.

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    The first grooves kill at sunrise on Parsenn

    Earlybird Skiing Parsenn Davos

    The first rays of sunshine warm your face. This tranquility. Almost as if the mountain belongs only to you. You set off and make your first turns on the freshly groomed slope. Magical. Experience this moment with early-bird skiing as part of our guest program.

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    Live music in the heart of the ski resort

    Coverfestival in Davos bei der Bühne Parsennhütte

    Want to experience legendary hits from ABBA, The Beatles, Bob Marley, or Elvis live? The Davos Cover Festival makes it possible – every year at the end of March. Europe's best tribute bands bring the songs of their idols back to the stage. For example, right in front of the Parsennhütte. And the best part: it's free.

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    Freeriding in the footsteps of the Sherlock Holmes inventor

    Backcountry Freeride

    The 3-lift tour starts at the Weissfluh summit and takes you down a steep descent to Sapün, continuing through Arosa/Lenzerheide to Tschiertschen. An unforgettable day tour for experienced freeriders. Tickets are available at the Parsennbahn valley station in Davos or at the Gotschnabahn in Klosters.

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    Take a break at the retro bar on Schwarzseealp

    Schwarzseealp Bar auf Parsenn im Winter

    Fancy a relaxing break? Then a stop at the Schwarzseealp Bar is well worth it. You'll find comfortable sun loungers, a small drinks menu, and delicious sausages fresh from the grill. Open in winter when the weather is good. And afterwards? Relax and take the two-seater chairlift back up.

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    Spend the night in Graubünden’s only igloo village on Parsenn

    The Davos igloo village is located below the Weissfluhjoch station on Parsenn at the Schifer/Totalp junction at 2,620 meters above sea level. Ice artists transform each of the 14 rooms into small works of art. Good to know: The public restaurant and bar are open from 10 a.m. until the slopes close when the weather is good.

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    Slip into the role of Beat Feuz or Lara Gut-Behrami

    Winter Skifahren Skifahrer auf der Piste im Winter

    The «Raiffeisen Run» on Parsenn will get you in the World Cup spirit. Test the parallel slalom on Parsenn and the giant slalom on the Jakobshorn – World Cup feeling on two mountains. On Parsenn, a light barrier measures your time from start to finish. What's your best time?

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    Master the longest ski run in Switzerland by bike

    Morning Flow Ride Mountainbike auf Parsenn im Winter

    Mountain bike and ski slope? Sounds crazy, but it's a good combination. At the end of March, the Morning Flow Ride takes place on the Weissfluh summit in Davos. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and complete the longest ski run in Switzerland on a bike on snow early in the morning.

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    Ride the legendary Parsenn descent to Küblis

    Parsenn Nostalgie Abfahrt im Winter retro

    125 years ago, four Englishmen discovered the roughly twelve-kilometer-long descent from the Weissfluhjoch to Küblis. Today, you can experience this legendary route yourself – as a nostalgia run. Along the route, information panels tell fascinating stories from the beginnings of skiing on Parsenn.

Adresses

Rettungsdienst Parsenn

+41 81 417 66 60

E-Mail

www.davos.ch

Berggasthaus Parsennhütte

Parsenn

+41 81 416 36 52

E-Mail

www.parsennhuette.ch

Bergrestaurant Höhenweg

Parsenn

+41 81 417 67 44

E-Mail

www.bergrestaurant-hoehenweg.ch

Bergrestaurant Weissfluhjoch & Mountain Diamond

Parsenn, 7260 Davos Dorf

+41 81 417 66 11

E-Mail

www.weissfluhjoch.ch

Totalp

Parsenn, 7260 Davos Dorf

+41 79 288 30 04

E-Mail

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Bergrestaurant Gotschnagrat

Parsenn / Gotschna, 7250 Klosters

+41 81 417 68 50

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