The new downhill run on the Jakobshorn

1k Vertical
 Jasmine Flury skis down the new valley run on the Jakobshorn in Davos.

«The 1k Vertical slope is no piece of cake for me either»

A new black valley run in the Jakobshorn ski area leads directly from the "Usser Isch" to the center of Davos Platz. The slope is reminiscent of the snowy forests of the American Rocky Mountains and offers an adventurous skiing experience with a drop of 1000 meters. Our ski ambassador Jasmine Flury shows in the video how the new route is.

What began as an idea six years ago has been a reality since the 2023/24 winter season: a new valley run on the Jakobshorn enriches the popular ski area. Ski fans overcome 1000 meters of vertical drop from the Jakobshorn mountain station via the valley station of the "Usser Isch" chairlift on a direct route to Davos Platz. This piste experience is therefore called "1k Vertical Jakobshorn". One of the fans is a prominent Davos resident: downhill world champion Jasmine Flury. "I really like the piste - and it is very challenging," says the two-time World Cup winner. "It's fantastic that there is now a sporty and attractive valley run from the Jakobshorn to Davos."

  • Jasmine Flury fährt die schwarze Talabfahrt am Jakobshorn in Davos
  • Jasmine Flury auf der Talabfahrt des Jakobshorns in Davos
  • Jasmine Flury on the Jakobshorn in Davos

Safe on the move: valley runs for all abilities

The new black run is a long-awaited addition to the ski area. In the past, there were often bottlenecks on the existing Gämpen valley run. Now the new valley run offers experienced skiers and snowboarders an exciting alternative. At the same time, the Gämpen run remains a safe choice for less experienced winter sports enthusiasts. The expanded range of slopes not only provides more variety, but also helps to minimize the risk of accidents. The new run also connects the Jakobshorn with the popular practice area on the Bolgen in the valley. And if you want to go up to the ski area again: the new access at the middle station of the Carjöl chairlift makes it possible.

Standort, der die bestehende Infrastruktur nutzt

Die Lage der neuen Talabfahrt unterhalb des Carjöler-Sessellifts wurde von den Bergbahnen sorgfältig ausgewählt, um die Umweltauswirkungen möglichst gering zu halten. Mit minimalen Eingriffen ins Gelände konnte die neue Piste realisiert werden. Ein neu errichteter Speichersee und eine Pumpstation beim «Usser Isch» gewährleisten eine ressourcenschonende Beschneiung. Am Ende eines Skitages gelangen Gäste über die neue Abfahrt direkt ins Zentrum von Davos Platz. Dort erwartet sie eine grosse Auswahl an Restaurants, Hotels und Unterhaltungsmöglichkeiten. Dank der guten Anbindung an den öffentlichen Verkehr über den Bahnhof Davos Platz und die bequeme Weiterreisemöglichkeit mit dem Auto ist das Jakobshorn somit noch attraktiver geworden.

Jasmine Flury's tips for the valley descent

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    Pay attention to the conditions

    Jasmine Flury fährt die neue Talabfahrt am Jakobshorn in Davos

    "The conditions vary depending on the snow and weather. On my first run on the new track, the ground was hard and icy. Then there is the gradient: in some places it is extremely steep. But it is precisely these challenges that make the black run exciting."

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    What else should you pay attention to?

    Jasmine Flury Jakobshorn Winter Ski Alpin Bergstation

    "When it's hard and icy, it's important to have well-prepared skis with sharp edges. It shouldn't necessarily be the first black piste you ski. And if you do, go slowly."

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    Après-ski and valley run, a good idea?

    Das Jakobshorn hat mit der neuen Talabfahrt 1k Vertical Davos ein neues Pistenhighlight erhalten.

    "If you have stayed in the Jatzhütte for a little longer, it is better to choose the easier descent into the valley - or, even safer, return to Davos by cable car."

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