High up in the Swiss Alps is a valley abounding in snowy mountains, frozen lakes and magical light. This is a world where the wonders of nature provide a magnificent setting in which to enjoy winter sports activities or just to relax in peace and quiet and where the sun shines all year round.
St. Moritz is the world's oldest winter holiday destination, having welcomed visitors for over 150 years. It is a most fashionable resort in a beautiful setting - nestling on the lakeside beneath the 3,057m Piz Nair. St. Moritz has a lively centre full of high class shops and restaurants, offering everything from gourmet dining to traditional mountain fare. The neighbouring alpine village of Pontresina is worth a visit and offers great cross country skiing.Â
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Ski hotels in St. Moritz 2024/25
Choose from our handpicked St. Moritz hotels. You may also like to look at our Pontresina hotels.
The St. Moritz ski area
The St. Moritz ski region combines several
mountains, covering over 350km of prepared pistes making it the largest ski
region in Switzerland. The lift pass covers the whole area and also allows free
use of the ski bus or train linking all the ski areas. The high altitude guarantees
good snow cover even on the lower slopes.
Corvatsch has character and charisma - its steep sides tower over the Engadin. Further up the valley, it joins the
neighbouring area of Furtschellas and Sils. As the slopes are mainly north facing
they provide the best conditions later in the season. As well as the
traditional slopes and pistes in this area, there are also challenging steep
descents offering tremendous fun for more experienced skiers.
Corvatsch-Furtschellas is also regarded as one of the best freeride regions in
the Alps. The Murtèl middle station has one of the largest snow parks
anywhere in Switzerland.
Corviglia is the largest skiing area in the Engadin. 24 lifts take you up to
the winter sports area at 3,057m.There are 155km of well prepared ski slopes to
tempt all grades of skiers as well as 14 mountain restaurants. Early risers can
head up the south facing mountain slopes at 7.45am to make their first turns on
the untouched white carpet at sunrise!
Diavolezza-Lagalb A
glacier landscape offering a world of adventure. At 4,049m, the Piz Bernina is
the highest mountain in the Graubünden region and the Morteratsch/Isla Persa
glacier run is the longest and most impressive in the Engadin. The slopes
around the glacier chair lift and down to the valley can also be enjoyed by
less experienced skiers. Directly opposite, the Lagalb gondolas ascend the King
of Ski Mountains, which owes it title to its grandiose gradient. Full-moon
skiing is regularly held on the Diavolezza.
St. Moritz resort facilities
Cross country skiing 220km of prepared ski trails. The Engadin Ski Marathon is held here every March.
Winter walking 150km of well maintained hiking paths including the Philosopher's Panorama Walk on Muottas Muragl. You can stay up in the mountain sunshine or explore the Engadin valley.
Toboggan There are several runs including the 5km Preda-Bergün run and the 2.5km Albulapass-La Punt run. Muottas Muragl has a fantastic run of 4.2km, with a drop of 705m through frosted pine and larch forests.
Olympic 'Cresta' bob run The only remaining natural ice bob run - try a guest ride with an experienced pilot!Â
OVAVERVA spa This fantasticwellness complex features several pools and a spa oasis with a variety of saunas and treatments. There is also a gym, an outdoor sports centre and a restaurant.Â
Ice skating on Lake St. Moritz January-February is a romantic experience. You can also skate on the da Staz lake or at the Ludains Ice Arena in St. Moritz Bad.Â
Paragliding Fly in tandem over the Engadin Valley and land on the frozen Lake of St. Moritz.Â
Helicopter flights Treat yourself to the unforgettable Bernina tour of 30 minutes.
Horse drawn sleigh Enjoy the enchanting scenery as, snugly wrapped in warm blankets, you glide along in a horse-drawn sleigh into the beautiful Val Bever.
Après ski in St. Moritz
St. Moritz has a great variety of classic bars, stylish restaurants, lounges and clubs from which to choose at the end of your day on the slopes. The most exclusive parties of the Engadin are held in the Dracula Club, while in the Hotel Waldhaus am See you can find the world's largest whisky bar. A more traditional pub is the Stübli in the Hotel Schweizerhof, where you can enjoy live guitar music. Over the road is the popular Roo Bar Terrace. Head to the Sunny Bar in the Hotel Kulm where Cresta riders have gathered to receive their trophies for decades and aspiring athletes can show off their strength on a pair of gymnasium-style rings hanging down from the ceiling!
How to get to St. Moritz ski resort
Your ticket wallet will contain comprehensive travel instructions to help you reach your destination with ease, including recommended rail connection times and platform numbers. These are the most common routes for your St. Moritz ski holiday.Â
Fly to Zurich
Flights available from London, Luton, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Swiss Railways: Zurich Airport >Â Landquart > St. Moritz with a transfer time of around 3 hours 40 minutes.Â
Fly to Geneva
Not recommended due to a minimum transfer time of 6 hours 5 minutes.
Travel by international rail
Rail from London St. Pancras via Paris to Basel.
Swiss Railways: Basel >Â Chur > St. Moritz with a transfer time of around 4 hours 30 minutes.
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