Cross-country ski instructor in Davos
Book a cross-country ski lesson with an instructor we arrange for you. Classic or skating technique.
Davos
Cross-country ski instructor in Davos
Davos sits at 1,560 metres and is the highest town in Europe, which is why endurance athletes have trained here for a century — the altitude does real physiological work, and the valley floor is flat and long enough to use it. The cross-country network running the length of the valley is among the largest in the Alps.
The climate is dry and cold, and the snow is reliable from December into April. Outside winter it becomes hiking and climbing country, with the Jakobshorn and the Parsenn accessible by lift and the Flüela and Sertig valleys leading straight into serious terrain.
Classic or skating, and they are not the same sport
Classic is the one most people picture: tracks, a gliding stride, relatively gentle. Skating is faster, considerably more demanding and closer to ice skating than to walking. Most beginners should start classic; most people who found cross-country dull were put straight onto skating skis by somebody who should have known better.
Why an hour of technique matters more here
Cross-country punishes bad technique immediately and exhaustingly. Efficient skiers glide; inefficient ones fight. The difference is almost entirely learnable, and it is the difference between a pleasant morning and a miserable one.
Paid
Prices in Davos
| Session | Paid |
|---|---|
| Half day, 3 hours | CHF 250 |
| Full day, 6 hours | CHF 420 |
Prices are per session, not per person, and include your coach's time and equipment. Larger groups arranged individually — email us and tell us what you need.
Common questions
Do I need my own skis?
No. Rental is straightforward at every cross-country centre and your instructor will point you at the right shop.
Is it easier than downhill?
Different, not easier. It is far less frightening and far more tiring.
What about trail passes?
Swiss cross-country trails usually require a pass, bought locally. It is not included, and it is inexpensive.