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Davos, Switzerland
Davos, Switzerland
March 2 - March 10, 2001
A WINTER WONDERLAND FOR ALL LEVELS
Last Updated: August 21, 2000
Davos is the largest ski
resort in the Alps, sophisticated, international, affluent and modern. Europe’s highest town has successfully built
on its significant role in the early years of winter sports by constantly
improving its ski area, so that it remains one of the world’s best. Davos is a member of the “Best of the Alps”
an exclusive association of top European resorts where guests are guaranteed
diversity, comfort and quality. Davos
is the second largest area within Switzerland.
The many facets of this remarkable resort mean that marketing slogans
such as “Europe’s most extensive alpine resort” are not really
far-fetched. The town spreads along the
valley floor for several miles, the more concentrated western section is Davos
Platz, and the eastern section Davos Dorf.
The world’s first T-Bar lift was installed in Davos in 1934.
SKI AREAS:
The 196 miles of ski trails above Davos are
divided into seven areas. Parsenn,
Strela-Schatzalp, Madrisa, Gotschna on one side of the valley are lift
linked. Jakobshorn, Rinerhorn, and
Pischa on the other side of the valley are not interconnected but can be easily
reached by free bus service. The
Parsenn area is the largest and most popular, of the ski sectors. It is lift-linked to the neighboring resort
of Klosters, a traditional favorite of the British Royal family. On the other side of town, there are more
ways up the Jakobshorn, the resorts “fun mountain” most popular with
boarders. Funiculars or cable cars
reach most of the ski areas with the vast majority of the skiing above the tree
line. Most of the trails are red and
blue; experts will find several routes to entertain, including an 11 mile
descent to Fideris and the chance of skiing over to Arosa in the footsteps of
Sherlock Homes creator over a century ago.
STATS: Beg
30%, Int 40%,
Exp 30% Total lifts: 53
SNOWBOARDERS: Davos is one of the world’s leading snowboarding
destinations, with three snowboarding schools, and four fun parks. The Top Secret Snowboard School introduced
walkie-talkie links between teacher & students for the first time last
season for non-stop instruction.
HOTEL: 7 nights lodging at Sunstar Park-Hotel (4*)
first-class modern rooms in a luxury hotel with private swimming pool, solarium
and saunas. The Sunstar is located in a
quiet park area, just 5 minutes walking distance from the center of Davos and a
short walk to the lifts. The Sunstar
also has daily transportation to/from Parsennbahn, the main lift located in
Davos Dorf. There is a spacious lounge
with fireplace, cozy bar with live music, a gourmet-restaurant and the
“farmers” corner. All rooms equipped with
radio, telephone, color TV, safe & minibar and most have balconies.
AIR: Roundtrip air service from Dulles to Zurich which
is 92 miles from Davos. Complimentary
alcoholic beverages and movie in-flight.
MEALS: Full buffet breakfast daily and four nights
4-course dinner.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
AVAILABLE: A new multi-purpose
sports center that is one of the largest of its type in Europe and is used by
international athletes. Several hundred
shops catering to all tastes. (Don’t
forget the Swiss watches!) There are
100 restaurants, 16 discos & clubs, 16 bars, and a casino.
OPTIONS: Grindelwald, Switzerland 3/10-17/2001 More info later.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE (updated): Deposit ASAP $200, 9/11 $313, 11/13 $313,
1/8 Balance of $314. (Total: $1140)
Mail Reservation Form,
Ski Trip Application Form,
and a check for $200 payable to Columbia Ski Club to:
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Columbia, MD 21045
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