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The Davos Klosters ski area is one of the biggest in Switzerland with nearly 300 km of ski slopes, but it\u2019s split into six separate areas: Parsenn, Jacobshorn, Rinerhorn, Madrisa, Pischa and Schatzalp-Strela. Parsenn, which is the largest area, and Madrisa can both be reached by ski lift from Klosters, but the lift stations are at opposite ends of the resort, about 2km apart. All the other ski areas are a train\/bus\/car ride away.<\/p>\n

Klosters best suits confident skiers. All the runs back to the resort are reds or blacks, and its most famous slopes are ungroomed ski routes that complete huge descents from the highest lift at Weissfluhgipfel (2,844m) to Serneus (990m) and K\u00fcblis (810m). These ski routes aren\u2019t steep, but their variable snow conditions make them unsuitable for novices and nervous intermediates. And whilst there are child-friendly nursery slopes on Madrisa, it takes time and money to get to and from these, and when beginners are ready to move onto \u2018proper\u2019 blue runs, they won’t find many within easy reach of the resort.<\/p>\n

Klosters is also a good match for those wanting a different kind of ski holiday experience from that provided by mass market resorts. Some of the best ski runs end in isolated villages with no lift to return you to the main ski area, just a small railway station from where you can catch a train. If you think that sounds lovely and charming you\u2019ll enjoy Klosters: but if all you want to do is ski piste after piste, you might find it a frustrating waste of time.<\/p>\n

Similarly, in practical terms, Davos<\/a> makes a better base for exploring the Davos Klosters ski area than Klosters, because it\u2019s significantly higher and more central. But Klosters\u2019 traditional wooden chalets are much more visually appealing.<\/p>\n

And Klosters\u2019 charm can also extend to how you get there. You can drive from Zurich airport to the resort in under two hours, but many prefer to come by train. The journey takes slightly longer (about 2 hours, 20 minutes) but the views, first across Lake Zurich, then into the mountains, are unforgettable.<\/p>\n

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Ultimate-Ski Guide to Klosters<\/h3>\n