St Moritz, Switzerland
Resort life
The town also hosts the Cartier Polo World Cup on Snow along with many other events held on the frozen lake. Snow shoeing and Langlauf (Cross Country Skiing) is also popular on the lake. A cheaper alternative to this is window shopping around the designer shops and fur coat spotting around the cobbled streets of the villages. There is also an old regal cinema which is worth a look, or if you fancy some relaxing, a new Spa opens in Samedan at the end of 2009 or the Kronenhof (Hotel of the Year) has a top Spa that is open to the public.
St.Moritz town
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St Moritz is a high altitude resort that along with the areas of Corvatsch and Diavolezza, form the Upper Engadine region and this valley boasts an average of 322 days of sunshine a year which adds to its attractiveness. Diavolezza is a stark glacial mountain that hosts summer snowboarding. St Moritz, which gives access to the slopes on the Corviglia and Marguns, is an area that is largely made up of intermediate pisted runs which get stupidly busy on most days. Unfortunately there are not too many expert pistes here to escape the hordes of learning skiers. However, there is a tonne of adventurous off piste terrain to check out, but only do so with the advice and services of a local guide.
There are 11 ski schools here, one of which even has Prada uniforms! They pride themselves on being the best instr
Add your own recommendationEating
There are plenty of places to get a meal, but you will have to look hard to find somewhere cheap.
In St Moritz Bad there is a fairly cheap traditional Swiss Restaurant called Veltliner Keller which is very popular with the locals. Tasty dishes include Engadiner Gerstensuppe (barley soup) followed by Älplermagronen (macaroni or pasta with potatoes, onions, bacon and cheese). Nearby is the ______ Pizzeria.
On the mountain some of the restaurants aren’t too badly priced, like the Berghaus Diavollezza, ___ (Corvatsch) or the ___ in Corviglia.
Nightlife
The nightlife is full on although somewhat posey! There isn’t any real après ski at 4pm except a few drinks at the Roo bar, which is outside the Hauser Restaurant by the main roundabout in town. Instead things kick off after midnight at clubs like Diamonds in the Külm Hotel, Kings Club in the Palace Hotel, Vivai in The Stefani, Allegra and the members club Dracula. There is a surprising lack of normal bars in the whole resort and most of them are actually hidden in the hotels.
Night skiing takes place every Friday from 7pm until 2am and includes on-mountain bars with DJs and bands playing throughout the night. Night time “Full Moon” Boarding is available once a month on the mountain at Diavolezza too. For more information on nightlife pick up the free St Mortiz Going Out Guide from the Tourist Office or most Hotels. It is published monthly and has all the events listed.
Accomodation
Accommodation, which is provided by an array of hotels and chalets, is available in a spread out area including St Moritz Dorf (the main village which includes the Train Station) and St Moritz Bad (closer to the Signal Bahn). "Top Hit" Hotel deals including free lift passes are available in the quieter months from February onwards. See www.stmoritz.ch for more details. There is another eleven picturesque villages spread out down the valley. They are cheaper to stay in and linked by buses and / or trains, including Pontresina, Bever and Zuoz (beginners area). There is also an official Youth Hostel in St Moritz and the Inn Lodge in Celerina is cheap. Campsites are available too if you are feeling brave!
Zuoz town
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Youth Hostel St. Moritz Bad
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A fabulous hostel in an exclusive place: we probably don't need to say much more about St. Moritz and the world-famous Engadine climate. You can experience the "top of the world" at the youth hostel as well: unusual services and great accommodation - quite simply an open and uncomplicated hostel! Facilities
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Randolins Backpackers
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Randolins is situated on the unique Suvretta hillside, one of the most beautiful places in St. Moritz with a fabulous view. Our guesthouses lie in the middle of the paradise of the Engadin Mountains. Perfect for active recreation and sport activities: directly by the ski slopes and hiking trails. Facilities
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The Piz
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The Hotel Garni The Piz has a total of 20 new spacious hotel rooms and an apartment with its own kitchen and all modern commodities required by discerning guests. Facilities |
Hotel Löffler
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Centrally located, in close proximity to the lake and all sport areas, ski lifts, restaurants and shopping. Facilities |
Hotel&Residenza Belvair
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Personally run by the owner, the 3-star Hotel Belvair offers comfortable rooms in a quiet location close to the train station, the bus stop and the historic village center of Zuoz. Facilities |
Hotel Bernina
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A lively family hotel for energetic holidays or relaxing. Cozy atmosphere with a personal touch. Facilities |
Hotel Albris
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The hotel is located in the heart of the Upper Engadine, surrounded by breath-taking mountainous landscape, with direct access to hiking trails, ski pistes, and cross-country ski trails. Facilities |
Sporthotel Scaletta
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The Hotel Scaletta has preserved its authentic originality, just like the traditional Engadine village of S-chanf. The oldest inn in the area is now a comfortable Sports hotel. Facilities |
Gasthaus Zum Weissen Kreuz
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Our hotel is located in the heart of Samedan. The village is very close to Celerina and St. Moritz. Facilities |
Hotel Chesa Spuondas
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A 3-Star hotel, situated in an idyllically calm and undeveloped spot, only 2 km from St. Moritz, offering calm and relaxation for all guests. Facilities |
Hotel Stille
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Our hotel in St.Moritz-Bad is located directly next to the forest and is surrounded by a beautiful scenery of mountains, glaciers, forests and lakes. Facilities
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Hotel Solaria
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Nestled within an area of unspoiled natural beauty, this charming hotel is set in the small village of Bivio, surrounded by a wonderful mountain scenario. Facilities |
Hotel Restaurant Zur Alten Brauerei
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For our guests we have a living room with TV, kids play room, billiard room, internet-corner, exercise room, sauna, Turkish bath and solarium. Facilities
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Hotel Donatz
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"True beauty comes from within." This is no different from our hotel. It has received with his new facade, a new, attractive appearance. But the real attraction lies in the interior of the house. Facilities |
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Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: Only Glacial Touring
Lifts
Total Lifts: 56
Cable cars: 3
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 18
Drag lifts: 27
Other lifts: 7 Funicular railways
Max people per hour: 65,000
Board Leashes required: Yes
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 88
Total ride area: 350km
Longest run: 8km
Top lift: 3303m
Vertical drop: 1503m
First lift: 1750m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 70%
Black runs: 10%
Lift Passes
| Low Season | High Season | |||||
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| CHF | GBP | Average | CHF | GBP | Average | |
| Day Pass | - | - | - | - | ||
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| Season Pass: | - | - |
Lift Passes:
Half-day 59CHF
1 Day Pass 70Chf
6 Day Pass 339Chf
Lift times:8.30am to 4.30pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 3.5metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 15%
Facilities
Snowboard Schools:
group 1/2 day lesson from 45CHF
6 half-day lessons from 230CHF
Private lesson half-day 180CHF
Night Riding: :
Floodlit Pistes on Corvatsch on Friday nights during the main season
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Variety of local descents.
www.snowmotions.com for details
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
A bit posh in town but fantastic snowboarding. Best to avoid Corviglia and head to nearby Corvatsch or Diavolezza where the Freeriding is awesome.
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ON THE SLOPES: Pretty damn good
OFF THE SLOPES: Appeals to those with deep pockets
MONEY WISE: Probably the most expensive resort on the planet ... but nearby Pontresina & Silvaplana have more reasonable prices.
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 1 Permanent Halfpipe
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 3
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes, lots
TREE RUNS:A few
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