Graubünden Ski Area

Beholder of a staggering 1,000 mountain peaks, the Swiss ski area of Graubünden is home to some of the greatest slopes and most beautiful landscapes in the world.

The Graubünden canton covers over 7,000 km² of East Switzerland. Also bordering Liechtenstein, Austria and Italy, it's hugely accessable and home to many picturesque areas, including the Swiss National Park and Grison Alps. The skiing is obviously one of Graubünden's highlights with world-renowned Davos and St. Moritz leading a pack of many wonderful Swiss resorts.

The best thing about skiing in Graubünden is how it really doesn't matter what your ability is, you'll be able to find a suitable resort for you with ease. Below we take a look at what's on offer.

Ski Resorts in Graubünden

Many of the resorts in Graubuenden are in close proximity, making the area even more desirable for skiers. Klosters and Davos, for example, are just 10km apart in the Prättigau district, opening up over 300km of available runs. While many resorts are scattered throughout Graubünden's network of mountains, the most notable are:

• Davos
• Klosters
• St. Moritz
• Laax
• Lenzerheide
• Arosa

With such a wide variety of places to visit in Graubünden, you're spoilt for choice and will need to whittle down the options available to find the best resort for you. It all depends on your ability and whether you prefer your holidays busy and bustling or quiet and remote.

Ski Holidays in Graubünden

If you're looking for an all-round ski resort to cater various abilities of skiers or even snowboarders, then Davos and Klosters are perfect. Especially for group ski holidays where you can enjoy the resorts' lively nightlife and numerous entertainment options. For a resort that offers an emphasis on advanced skiing, then St Moritz specialises in challenging runs. It's a beautiful, traditional resort, set by a huge lake and it offers such a wealth of amenities and great scenery, that it appeals strongly to non-skiers, too.

The best resorts for beginners and intermediates are Flims and Lenzerheide whose abundance of red slopes make for perfect family ski holidays. They are quite large resorts though, so if you'd like a bit more peace and quiet, the small resort of Arosa is just what you need for a more relaxing time. Overall, the choice, the beauty and the sheer scale of Graubuenden can't fail to impress you.