Pontresina Overview

Region Wide Comparison
 

Area Profile

Located on sunny south-west facing slope in the highest valley of the Upper Engadin, Pontresina is a strung out village in the midst of thich pine and larch forests. The majestic Piz Bernina rises 4000m above. Runs of up to 10km through stunning glacier scenery.

Lodging Profile

Over 5,500 beds are available 1 km from the slopes; additional lodging available nearby.

Services Profile

Shops, restaurants, banks, post office, gas stations, public library, museum, nightclubs, and dancing.

Area Recreation Profile

Snowboarding, cross country (some night time trails), off-piste, glacier, ice skating, curling, ice hockey, horse-drawn sleigh rides, tobogganing, dog sledding, and winter hiking. Also paragliding, indoor swimming pool, sauna, indoor tennis, climbing wall, fitness center, and massage. (Statistics are for the St. Moritz/Engadin region.)

Snowboarding Profile

Snowboarding is available with a terrain park and a halfpipe.

Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: N/A
  • Days Open Last Year: N/A
  • Years Open: 8
  • Average Snowfall: N/A
 

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 20% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 70% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 10% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 0%
 

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 56
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams 11
 
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads N/A
 
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs 1
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs N/A
 
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs N/A
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 8
 

Elevation

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  • Top: 9843 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop: 3937 Ft.
  • Bottom: 5906 Ft.
 
  • Longest Run: 6.2 miles
  • Skiable Terrain: 295 acres
  • Snow Making: 20 acres
 
 

Weather

Aug 29, 2008

43°F / 6°C :
Wind 2 mph South

 
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