Freeride
Off-piste to happiness
New: Freeride weekly program
From January to March (or as long as there is enough snow), the mountain guides from Go Vertical offer a different freeride tour in Davos Klosters every day. The focus of all tours is the descent, the ascents are short and manageable. Registration is possible until 4 p.m. the evening before. A tour will take place with a minimum of 3 participants.
One of the best freeride areas in the Alps
There are six ski areas in Davos Klosters for freeriding. Freeriders can easily reach different routes, from high alpine to secured, using the cable cars. Highlights include the Funi Line and the 3-Bahnentour.
Take a deep breath and go. The momentum swings all by itself, powder snow whirls up on both sides. It's like surfing. No, even better: it's like floating. The slight hint of fear before the ride? Forget it. A look back at the line you've just skied in the deep snow. Feelings of happiness. That's what a freeride adventure in Davos Klosters feels like. All you need for freeriding is a special backpack, avalanche transceiver and long, wide boards on your feet. And ideally a guide who shows you our freeride area.
Conveniently take the cable car to the starting point
Otherwise, everything is there: different slope gradients to find the optimal line for you. Plus six ski areas, so that you can still find untouched slopes a few days after the last snowfall. And the best thing: different variants, from high alpine to secured routes, can be reached easily here by cable car. Like in hardly any other ski area, the piste services ensure that you really feel safe when freeriding on the yellow marked slopes.
Funi Line – secured but still free deep snow skiing
The Funi Line lives up to its name, which is derived from funicular (cable car). This day tour connects all secured but unprepared slopes in Davos Klosters. In short: no climbing. Just make new lines and enjoy the fresh powder snow. The freeride slopes are open from mid-December to mid-April, depending on the snow conditions. Good to know: On all secured slopes, the regional rescue service decides whether the slope is open or not.
3 Bahnentour – Davos Klosters, Arosa/Lenzerheide, Tschiertschen
Still not enough? Then off to the 3 Bahnentour. This gives experienced freeriders access to an unforgettable day tour. Tickets are available at the valley station of the Parsennbahn in Davos or at the Gotschnabahn in Klosters – for CHF 88 per person. The tour starts in Davos on the Weissfluh summit with a steep descent to Sapün. Incidentally, this route was originally made famous by the Sherlock Holmes inventor Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
5 tips for freeriding in Davos Klosters
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Guided Tours & Guide
Snowboarders and skiers must be prepared for avalanches off the slopes at any time. The cable cars are not liable for the associated risks. So play it safe and sign up for a guided tour with a guide.
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Safety first: Always pay attention to the avalanche bulletin
Freeride tour suggestions
Freeriders use our tour suggestions at their own risk, as freeride lines run away from groomed and secured ski slopes. We accept no liability for accidents or damage of any kind. If you are a beginner, take a freeride and avalanche course or book a mountain guide.
Wildlife rest areas & sanctuaries
Even the unexpected appearance of a winter sports enthusiast can be problematic for wild animals in winter: fleeing costs a lot of energy, which is then not enough to survive. Four simple rules can help.
Lots of fresh snow is a delight for freeriders, winter hikers and snowshoe hikers. For wild animals, however, this means one thing above all: a naked fight for survival. Because what deer, stags, chamois and ibexes normally scratch out of the snow to eat is now under a thick blanket of snow. Wild animals are therefore forced to use their energy sparingly. If they are disturbed and put to flight, their survival is at risk.
Respecting wildlife
- Respect wildlife rest areas and wildlife sanctuaries
- Stay on paths and marked routes in the forest
- Avoid forest edges and snow-free areas
- Keep dogs on a leash, especially in the forest
Guides & rental of rental equipment
For beginners and anyone who has no knowledge of avalanches and snow, we recommend a guide. This will lead guests safely away from the marked paths through untouched winter landscapes.
