St. Moritz

Why to go
The birthplace of winter sports holidays, St.Moritz has developed into an extensive resort with 3 main areas Corviglia, Corvatsch and the Diavolezza Glacier area covered by the Engadin ski pass. Each separate area provides terrain to satisfy all abilities and is connected by an efficient bus service. Locals say the sun shines on average 322 days a year while maintaining an impressive snow record due to its high altitude.

In winter the town overlooks its frozen lake a constant focus for countless activities, including horse and greyhound racing, golf, cricket, major polo competitions and an enormous cross country race.

Do not miss
Opened in 1904 the Olympia bobsled track today is the only natural track in the world. Open from December until March it is active daily with competitions, training and tourists who can pay to be steered down at breakneck speeds by a professional sled crew.

In fresh snow the chutes of Corviglia provide experts tight technical turns opening into an wide powder fields.

The Morteratsch glacier run(10km) at Diavolezza.

A run down the Corviglia world cup downhill course, which is perfectly groomed first thing in the morning.

A stroll or horse drawn sleigh ride on and around Lake St. Moritz

Getting there
Fly directly into St Moritz’s airport, Airport Samedan, from the major airports of Zurich, Milan and Geneva.

By car from Zurich it is 200km (3 hours), from Milan 180km (3 hours). Munich is 300km (4 hours)

Train is a great way to get to St Moritz with connections from across Europe.

Hot Tip
Well know as a destination for the rich and famous, the resort is equally accommodating to those on a budget with some great deals available in off peak.

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