Engadin/St. Moritz Ski Resorts

Engadin-St. Moritz: Oh, So Chic; Oh, So Good - St. Moritz, a small town of incredible world renown, has billed itself for many years as "The Top of the World." It is. St. Moritz is in southeastern Switzerland. The modern story began when a hotel owner induced a group of U.K. skiers... Full Overview

Engadin-St. Moritz: Oh, So Chic; Oh, So Good -

St. Moritz, a small town of incredible world renown, has billed itself for many years as "The Top of the World." It is.

St. Moritz is in southeastern Switzerland. The modern story began when a hotel owner induced a group of U.K. skiers to come for a cold weather holiday. They stayed until spring. That probably was the start of winter tourism in the Alps in the mid 19th century.

Engadin is the long alpine valley that follows the route of the Inn River from its headwaters into Austria one hundred kilometers downstream. The Engadin is protected by high mountains on all sides and is famous for its sunny climate, beautiful landscapes, and outdoor activities.

There are 80 km of local downhill runs, 350 km in region. Some 70 km offer guaranteed snow from the middle of November until the end of April. There are 56 lifts in the region.

The village of Silvaplana offers plenty of action for any skier or rider west of town. Lagalb and Diavolezza, two mountains across the main road from each other, are south of town, below the Pontresina resort. All the areas are on a common ski pass. St. Moritz was host of two Winter Olympics, first in 1928 and, 20 years later in 1948, when the Games resumed after World War II. The town hosted the World Alpine Championships in 2003.

The gateway airport is, Zürich about three hours away. Take the train via Chur. Or drive via Chur and Julier Pass. You can get there from Milan via the Maloja Pass. Fly directly into St. Moritz if you happen to have your own Lear Jet.

St. Moritz is one of 12 resorts in five countries that promote themselves as “Best of the Alps.” It is truly one of the best of the Alps.

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