Resort Facts

Altitude: 1856 metres
Official Language: German & Romansch
Transfer: Zurich: 3 hours 45 mins / Geneva: 6 hours 30 mins

Highlights

ENGADIN ALL-INCLUSIVE CARD:
Free visitors card available from
your hotel offers use of mountain
railways, cable cars and local
buses when you stay a minimum
of 2 nights.
FREE HALF FARE CARD:
Save 50% on the railways, post
buses, most lake steamers and
boats on the Swiss transport
system.


WALKING

500km of paths range from easy to hard. Why not try a scenic walk to the foot of the Morteratsch glacier, where you can enjoy the fresh breeze of the everlasting ice or a romantic walk through the beautiful forest of Staz.

 

NATIONAL PARK

Spend a day hiking through one of the most enchanting natural reserves of Europe, witness the fascinating alpine flora and fauna in its pristine state.

 

HORSE RIDING

The riding centre of St Moritz offers riding from CHF 60.

 

SPORT ACTIVITIES

Swimming •Mini golf

•Windsurfing •Kitesurfing

•Rafting •Squash •Sailing

•Nordic walking •Skating

•16 Tennis courts

 

SANTA MARIA

A Romanesque chapel, which houses a series of restored frescoes.

 

MUOTTAS- MURAGEL

Take the funicular up 2456m for superb views of Pontresina, St Moritz and the lakes of Sils.

 

RIVER RAFTING

Rafting on the Inn river.

 

FREE TROUT FISHING

Free permit from the tourist office. Fishing rods CHF 35 per day & board rental CHF 35 per day.

 

BIKING

Maps available from the tourist office, hire from CHF 30 per day per person.

 

All prices are in Swiss Francs and are based on 2010 rates which may be subject to change.

St Moritz & Pontresina

We love it for...

  • An average of 322 days of sun a year
  • Being a great walking region
  • Cosmopolitan atmosphere
  • The world famous resort status

This world famous mountain resort in the Engadine Valley is situated in a peaceful corner of Switzerland near the Italian border. St Moritz is surrounded by beautiful and spectacular meadows,  with abundant flowers, rushing steams, pine forests and great peaks. There are endless walking opportunities around the many lakes or in the spectacular mountains surrounding the village.

Situated at 1856m above sea level the chic and stylish village centre of St Moritz attracts visitors from all corners of the world creating a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Spread along and above the lake, St Moritz offers a great selection of shops, bars and restaurants.

Pontresina is a beautiful, original Engadine village situated on a sunny plateau just a few miles from St Moritz. Surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery and famous for its Alpine flowers, Pontresina is a great destination for a relaxing holiday. The village itself offers a charming atmosphere with traditional buildings, pubs and restaurants. The area is popular with mountaineers and walkers and there are a variety of marked footpaths ranging from easy to hard.

All guests staying a minimum of 2 nights in St Moritz and Pontresina are entitled to the Engadine Inclusive Pass. This allows free, unlimited travel on local trains, buses and a selection of  cable cars (not valid on arrival and departure days).

 

Please choose from the available list of accommodations:

 
Swiss Holiday Accommodation Hotel Soldanella St Moritz

Hotel Soldanella St Moritz

Rating: 3 star

Dates Open:
18 May – 14 Oct

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Swiss Holiday Accommodation Hotel Schweizerhof St Moritz

Hotel Schweizerhof St Moritz

Rating: 4 star superior

Dates Open:
1 May – 31 Oct

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Swiss Holiday Accommodation Bernina Hotel Pontresina

Bernina Hotel Pontresina

Rating: 3 star

Dates Open:
9 Jun-14 Oct

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