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St. Moritz is a resort town and hosted the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948. It is a popular destination of the upper class and international jet set, as well as one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world.
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ST. MORITZ

📍St. Moritz, Engadin, Switzerland

🏞️ Scenic Cruiser🍺 Après Capital🏔️ Expert Paradise7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo details

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Combined terrain
8,650 acres*
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Combined lifts
56*

THE VIBE

Corviglia rises above St. Moritz and its lake, with Corvatsch, Diavolezza and Lagalb offering separate days in the Upper Engadin. Grand hotels and the traditions of the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympics give the town a distinctive winter character.

Best For

  • ✓Luxury seekers
  • ✓Sun worshippers
  • ✓Intermediate-to-expert skiers
  • ✓Those seeking variety

Skip If

  • ✗You're on a budget
  • ✗You want extensive tree skiing
  • ✗You prefer intimate village atmosphere
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

TERRAIN CHARACTER

Each mountain has its own terrain mix and trail map. Choose the mountain that suits your group rather than relying on one combined difficulty percentage.

Trail map · official source
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BASE TRACKER

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SEASON PLANNING

Separate Engadin mountain schedules

Corviglia, Corvatsch and Diavolezza have different seasons. Choose the mountain for your trip rather than relying on one destination-wide opening date.

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    INVITE FRIENDS

    Rally your crew for a trip

    MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

    A few more reasons to be here.

    Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz

    Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027

    White Turf St. Moritz

    Feb 7, 2027 – Feb 21, 2027

    Engadin Skimarathon

    Mar 14, 2027

    St. Moritz Gourmet Festival

    Aug 24, 2027 – Aug 29, 2027

    Explore local events →

    EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

    Choose the sector before setting out. Corviglia serves the town side, Hahnensee returns from Corvatsch when open, and Diavolezza has the separate Morteratsch glacier itinerary. Follow its marked route only when officially open.

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    Hahnensee

    The marked black descent from the Giand’Alva side of Corvatsch to St. Moritz Bad.

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    Diavolezza glacier run to Morteratsch

    An ungroomed glacier itinerary for very strong skiers, comparable to black difficulty when open. It ends at Morteratsch station for the train back.

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    Another season up here

    BEYOND WINTER

    Mountain-railway sightseeing and hiking on Corviglia above St. Moritz.

    Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
    Sources & planning context

    Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

    Other names · Saint Moritz, Sankt Moritz, Engadin St. Moritz

    Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

    Separate Engadin mountain schedules

    Corviglia, Corvatsch and Diavolezza have different seasons. Choose the mountain for your trip rather than relying on one destination-wide opening date.

      Official schedules & conditions ↗
      Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
      Summer and winter destination
      Yes
      Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
      Beyond winter
      Mountain-railway sightseeing and hiking on Corviglia above St. Moritz.
      Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
      Official website
      https://www.stmoritz.com/
      Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

      Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Runs.

      Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

      Engadin arrival ↗Albula and Flüela road passes close in winter; Julier and Vereina car transport alternatives, RhB rail connections. Oct 29–Nov 13 2026 temporary Albula rail works. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Morteratsch glacier route ↗Ungroomed 8 km route for very good skiers, comparable to black difficulty depending on snow; ends at Morteratsch railway station. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Hahnensee ↗Black piste from Giand’Alva to St. Moritz Bad. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Cresta Run eligibility ↗Women and men ride under the same rules; beginner practice sessions bookable. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      OVAVERVA refurbishment ↗Reopened May 2026 with indoor pool, spa and bistro. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      St. Moritz Youth Hostel | youthhostel.ch | Youth Hostels ↗St. Moritz-Bad · Family room · Budget 2-bed room · Cross-country ski trail behind the house · Fondue parlour · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Badrutt’s Palace · hotel history ↗The hotel dates to 1896, in the heart of St. Moritz, with lake and mountain views, on-site dining and wellness. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Chesa Languard · hotel ↗The boutique hotel overlooks the lake in central St. Moritz and describes the Corviglia railway valley station, restaurants and shops nearby. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      St. Moritz · Hotel Corvatsch ↗The hotel is on Via Tegiatscha in St. Moritz with en-suite rooms, breakfast, Swiss restaurant and ski storage. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Boutique Hotel Eden · construction notice ↗The hotel explicitly states that it is closed for construction. The notice gives no reopening date. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      PassionSki private lessons ↗The St. Moritz school tailors private ski and snowboard instruction to the guest. Its full-day format offers an agreed hotel or ski-area meeting. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Badrutt’s Palace dining ↗Paradiso Mountain Club serves Swiss mountain food and has a music programme. Chesa Veglia houses the Pizzeria Heuboden and Swiss dining rooms. Matsuhisa serves Japanese-Peruvian cuisine in the former tennis hall. Non-resident reservations may be restricted. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Alpetta ↗Silvaplana mountain dining with lava-stone-grilled meats, smokehouse products, regional specialties and a terrace. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Restaurant Veltlinerkeller ↗The operator identifies Restaurant Veltlinerkeller in St. Moritz at Via dal Bagn 11. Its own restaurant description offers grilled specialties, fish and homemade Italian pasta. The operator describes several dining rooms of different sizes. · Checked Oct 29, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      Mountain Restaurant Trutz ↗Corviglia restaurant next to the Suvretta-Randolins top station; panoramic sun terrace and daytime service. Evening private events by arrangement. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

      • Ikon opening dates ↗

        Separate tentative openings: Diavolezza October 17; Corvatsch November 21; Corviglia November 28. No single resort-wide season verified.

      • Hiking on Corviglia | Engadin St. Moritz Mountains ↗

        Mountain-railway sightseeing and hiking on Corviglia above St. Moritz.

      • St. Moritz Ikon Pass ski facts ↗

        The official St. Moritz Ikon Pass ski facts page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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