Madrisa Mountain

Alpine mountain near Klosters, popular ski area

Near Klosters in Graubünden, the Madrisa massif supports a cable car, summer hiking trails and winter ski slopes, offering alpine walks and panoramic valley views.

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Madrisa at a Glance#

Address: Madrisa (mountain), Grisons (Graubünden), Switzerland

About Madrisa#

Madrisa is a mountain peak and small ski/hiking area in the canton of Graubünden, eastern Switzerland, located in the Rhaetian Alps near the village of Klosters. It is part of the local alpine recreation terrain used for day trips and winter sports.

The area offers marked hiking trails and summer alpine pastures, plus maintained slopes and beginner-friendly runs in winter. Facilities near the summit and mid-station provide panoramic viewpoints over nearby valleys and neighboring peaks.

The mountain has long been used by local communities for grazing and seasonal travel; modern recreational infrastructure developed in the 20th century with lifts and marked trails to serve tourists and skiers. Local alpine associations maintain routes and huts.

Sits above the Klosters valley in the canton of Graubünden, in eastern Switzerland. The nearest settlement is Klosters; the area lies within the Rhaetian Alps and overlooks adjacent valleys and alpine ridges.

  • Access: Served by lift and trail access from nearby villages, making it a common day destination for hikers and families.
  • Views and seasons: Alpine views extend across surrounding valleys and ridges; popular in summer for hiking and in winter for snow activities.

How to Get to Madrisa#

Madrisa can be reached from local towns in Graubünden (e.g., Klosters) via mountain lifts and local roads. Check regional transport (post buses and mountain railways) for seasonal schedules.

Tips for Visiting Madrisa#

  • Madrisa is an alpine area - check local mountain transport schedules (cable cars) in winter and summer.
  • If skiing or hiking, check avalanche and trail conditions with local guides in Davos or Klosters.
  • For panoramic walks, combine Madrisa trails with neighbouring peaks visible across the Prättigau valley.

Best Time to Visit Madrisa#

Visit in winter for skiing and in summer for hiking; check lift and trail operations seasonally.

Winter
December-March · -10-0°C
Skiing season with snowpack; pistes and lifts operate if weather permits.
Summer
June-September · 8-20°C
Hiking and alpine meadows in bloom; lifts may run for walkers.
Autumn
September-October · 0-12°C
Crisp air and early snow possible; quieter on trails.

Weather & Climate near Madrisa#

Climate

Madrisa's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1609 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -11° - -5° -15° 125 mm partly cloudy 88% 5.2 m/s 0.2 low 8.9h
February Poor -12° - -5° -15° 108 mm partly cloudy 90% 5.1 m/s 0.3 low 10.2h
March Poor -10° - -4° -13° 125 mm partly cloudy 92% 4.9 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -8° - -1° -10° 128 mm overcast 84% 4.5 m/s 1.0 high 13.4h
May Poor -3° - 4° -4° 119 mm overcast 80% 4.0 m/s 1.3 high 14.8h
June Poor 0° - 7° 0° 157 mm overcast 79% 3.8 m/s 1.7 very high 15.6h
July Acceptable 3° - 9° 3° 173 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.8 m/s 1.7 very high 15.2h
August Acceptable 3° - 10° 4° 160 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.5 m/s 1.4 high 14.0h
September Poor 0° - 7° 0° 134 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.9 m/s 1.0 moderate 12.4h
October Poor -3° - 4° -4° 115 mm partly cloudy 83% 4.3 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -8° - -1° -11° 132 mm partly cloudy 87% 5.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
December Poor -10° - -3° -13° 133 mm partly cloudy 87% 5.3 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h