Ski Resort St. Moritz

They say there is nothing more exciting than to look at Corviglia, Ski Resort St. Moritz’s nearest mountain, covered with white radiant snow powder. The earliest-recorded tour to Corvallis began on a ride in the winter (i.e. as a skiing and mountain hiking resort) was in 1764, more than 150 years ago.

It’s not surprising that St. Moritz has already held two Olympic Games and five Alpine Ski World Championships (respectively) in the winter; in the year of 1948 and 1980, it was hailed as the most snow-capped city in the world.

Due to this impressive perfect conformance to World Cup standards, the region has 87 pistes that are truly unique and awe-inspiring.

Ski Resort St. Moritz has actually three separate ski areas: Corviglia, Corvatsch & Diavolezza Lagalb. They all offer completely different skiing experiences. All three areas are connected by bus and/or train and it is possible to ski back to St Moritz Bad from Corvatsch. Otherwise, there are no lift or piste trail links between the three areas.

There are many activities, restaurants, bars and hotels to enjoy n the area, although it is known to be on a expensive side.

Ski Resort St. Moritz facts and figures

📍 Location

• Region: Upper Engadin, Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland

• Elevation (Town): ~1,822 m (5,978 ft)

• Coordinates: Near Lake St. Moritz and surrounded by the Alps

🏔️ Ski Area Overview

• Total Skiable Terrain: 350 km of marked pistes

• Ski Area Includes:

  • Corviglia

  • Corvatsch

  • Diavolezza / Lagalb

  • Zuoz

• Top Elevation: 3,303 m (10,837 ft) at Piz Bernina

• Base Elevation: ~1,720 m (5,643 ft)

• Vertical Drop: ~1,500 m (4,921 ft)

🎿 Slopes by Difficulty

• Blue (Easy): ~88 km

• Red (Intermediate): ~213 km

• Black (Difficult): ~29 km

• Freeride Terrain: Extensive, especially at Diavolezza and Lagalb

• Longest Run: ~10 km (Diavolezza to Morteratsch Glacier)

🚠 Lifts & Infrastructure

• Total Lifts: ~56

  • Includes cable cars, gondolas, chairlifts, drag lifts

• Lift Capacity: Over 65,000 people/hour

• Modern System: Fast, efficient, includes heated and covered chairlifts

❄️ Season & Snow

• Typical Season: Late November to April

• Snowmaking: ~80% of slopes covered by artificial snow systems

• Average Snow Depth (Winter): ~200–300 cm at higher altitudes

⛷️ Events & Highlights

• Winter Olympics Host: Twice — 1928 and 1948

• FIS Alpine Ski World Cup: Regular host

• White Turf Horse Races: Held on frozen Lake St. Moritz every February

• Cresta Run: Historic natural ice skeleton track

• Olympia Bob Run: The world’s oldest bobsleigh track still in operation

🏨 Luxury & Lifestyle

• Known For: Ultra-luxury experience, designer shopping, gourmet dining

• Famous Hotels:

  • Badrutt’s Palace

  • Kulm Hotel

  • Suvretta House

• Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Multiple options in resort and nearby

• Après-Ski: Classy and refined rather than wild — think champagne bars and piano lounges

🎯 Other Activities

• Snowshoeing & winter hiking

• Ice skating, curling

• Paragliding

• Cross-country skiing (~230 km of tracks)

• Spa and wellness centers

• Shopping: Home to high-end boutiques (e.g., Gucci, Prada, Rolex)

🚆 Getting There

• By Train: Famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express routes connect to St. Moritz

• By Car: Approx. 2.5–3.5 hours from Zurich

• By Air: Closest international airport is Zurich; private jets can land at nearby Engadin Airport

🧊 Fun Facts

• St. Moritz claims to be the birthplace of winter tourism (since 1864)

• Boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year

• Home to the world’s first electric lighted ski slope and first Swiss ski school

St. Moritz is not just a ski resort—it’s a legend. With its mix of elite sports, luxury, and natural beauty, it continues to set the gold standard for alpine destinations worldwide.