St. Moritz is the oldest winter resort in the world (since 1864). Chic, elegant and exclusive St. Moritz is located 1856 m above sea level, in the Engadine. The marketing department refers to the time as "champagne climate" and the sun shines an average 322 days a year.
If the sun is the crème de la crème of ski-chic. Fur coats, boots and soft piece suits are over. There's more sparkle in St Moritz, asSwarovski chandelier.
But behind the look glamorous and you will see many hectares of untouched powder.
There are three main tourist resorts are St Moritz / Engadin. In total there are 60 lifts and 350 km of slopes between 1800 and 3300 meters above sea level.
Corviglia Marguns St. Moritz is a classic experience. Its cable car from the heart of St. Moritz village situated on the sunny side of the valley. Corviglia is the largest ski area in theEngadine.
Corvatsch is the second largest, but its position on shadier side of the valley means it's not as popular for sunbathers. The skiing, however, is better and after a good storm, good snow conditions on the high, south-facing resort will last for weeks. One of Corvatsch's greatest assets is a wood-fired pizza oven at the top of the cable car - European skiing at its best.
On Friday nights, Corvatsch opens a cable car for flood-lit night skiing. Bars crank out 80s Euro-pop and have outdoor bonfires blazing.
Diavolezza is smaller but possibly most impressive. The glacier landscape is spectacular. The cable car and chairlift access long off-piste runs, including a glacier run, while the main piste is suitable for intermediate skiers.
Muottas Muragl lifts access a 4km toboggan ride. For 250 Swiss Francs, you can build your own igloo at Muottas Muragl and stay the night. The package includes access up the funicular, sleeping bags and mats, a fondue dinner and breakfast in the mountain hotel and toboggan hire.
Other, smaller resorts on the Engedine pass include Maloja-Aela, Samedan-Survih, Pontresina, La Punt-Müsella and Zuoz.
St Mortiz is an expensive place to play. The cheapest room we could find was 65 Euros a night. The most expensive is 4500 Euros. But if you've got some cash, there's no shortage of places to spend it. Prada, Cartier, Gucci and Versace are just some of the big name shops. There's also no shortage of high-end restaurants and bars.
The valley is also home to cross-country skiing, the Cresta Run, a bob run, horse and greyhound races on the frozen lake, cricket, polo and golf tournaments, an Olympic ski jump, a gourmet festival, and the music festival, Snow & Symphony.
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