Altitude (m) 1770
Highest ski lift (m) 3305
Total piste (km) 350
Longest descent (km) 10
Ski Lifts 23
St Moritz, nestled in the centre of the Engadine valley, boasts more than 350 kilometres of groomed piste in four interconnected ski areas. There are endless opportunities both on and off piste, for skiers of all ages and abilities. The quality of these pistes, which are studded with several gastronomic restaurants, makes St Moritz one of the most fashionable resorts in the Alps.
The town is split into two distinctive areas, St. Moritz Dorf, the sophisticated town with its fashionable shops and boutiques and the quieter St. Moritz Bad, located next to the spectacular frozen lake. The town doesn't have the Swiss chocolate box image of a classic resort but the spectacular setting is worth a visit alone but beware - the resort is exclusive and very pricey!
There are some excellent bars and restaurants, the Roo bar (at the Hotel Hauser), and Cascade are popular. A vast choice of excellent restaurants including: Steffani's, Badrutt's Palace, Kilm Hotel and The Cascade.
St. Moritz stages numerous events throughout the winter, the quality, diversity and quantity of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. There's The Cresta Run, the bobsled run, the tobogganing run on Muottas Muragl, horse and greyhound races, as well as polo and cricket competitions on the frozen lake, the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival, gems weeks, ski jumping, the famous Engadin Ski Marathon with over 13,000 participants. A total of over 150 events in winter alone!
· Cinema · Casino · Sleigh rides · Museums · 150 km cleared paths & trails · Cricket, polo and horse racing on the frozen lake (Jan & Feb).