St Moritz
Overall rating
Prestigious Engadin resort with excellent grooming, sunny slopes above a refined lake-side town and a ski area that particularly suits intermediates seeking comfort, scenery and polished infrastructure.
Quick Resort Stats
Overview
St Moritz is a historic high-end ski resort in Graubünden, Switzerland, overlooking the Upper Engadin lakes. Its main ski mountain is Corviglia, where 155km of pistes connect directly above the town, while the wider Engadin region adds more terrain across neighbouring sectors. The skiing is especially strong for intermediates, though there are quality beginner runs, some steeper black pistes and enough variety for advanced piste skiers.
Corviglia rises to 3,057m, which supports a reliable season, particularly when cold Engadin weather preserves the groomed surface. The town atmosphere is polished and upscale, with grand hotels, designer retail, lake views and a long-established winter sports identity. It is particularly famous for luxury heritage, superb piste preparation and its role as one of the original great winter destinations in the Alps.
Key Information
St Moritz combines a high valley position with skiing up to 3,057m, and the dry Engadin climate often preserves piste quality well even when fresh snowfall is less frequent than in stormier regions.
Affordability Rating — 2/10
St Moritz is one of the Alps’ premium-priced destinations, with luxury hotels, high-end dining and resort services that sit well above average market levels.
Après Ski Rating — 7/10
Paradiso Mountain Club is the best-known mountain venue, while Bobby’s Pub and Balthazar are among the better-known bars for drinks after skiing.
Other Activities Rating — 9/10
Winter walking, frozen-lake activities, luxury shopping, spas, bobsleigh heritage and scenic excursions give St Moritz exceptional depth beyond skiing.
Resort Amenities Rating — 10/10
St Moritz offers outstanding hotels, transport links, retail, wellness and dining, backed by polished mountain infrastructure and one of the strongest service standards in the Alps.
Average Age Rating — 36
St Moritz generally draws an older, affluent and internationally mixed clientele, with fewer student-style groups and a stronger luxury-travel profile than most Alpine resorts.
Off-Piste Rating — 6/10
There is some freeride terrain in the wider Engadin, but St Moritz is more celebrated for piste quality, comfort and scenic cruising than for hardcore off-piste culture.
Ski Pass Pricing
- 6-day adult ski pass: around CHF376 (Engadin St. Moritz average high-season reference)
- 1-day adult ski pass: around CHF76
- Child and youth discounts available
- Family offers exist on multi-day regional passes
- Covers Corviglia locally and the wider Engadin St. Moritz region on regional multi-day tickets.
Prices are indicative and based on the latest available data at the time of review. Please check the official resort website for current pricing.
Peak Periods & Best Time to Visit
St Moritz is busiest in February when holiday demand peaks and major winter events increase visitor numbers. Corviglia’s lift network is efficient, but the main access from town and popular sunny sectors can become busy in peak weeks. January and March usually offer a better balance of cold snow, quieter slopes and full resort services without the same pressure on the mountain.
Busiest period: February
Best time to go: January to March.
Slopes
Slope Breakdown (155km)
Blue 42km
Red 79km
Black 34km
Bon Corviglia
The terrain is particularly strong for intermediate skiers who enjoy wide, sunny groomers and consistent piste preparation.
Nightlife
St Moritz nightlife includes Billionaire as the most high-profile club, plus Bobby’s Pub and Balthazar as two notable bars. The overall atmosphere is glamorous, expensive and more lounge-led than rowdy.
Bars & Restaurants
St Moritz has approximately 70+ restaurants ranging from traditional alpine dining to modern international cuisine.
Notable spots include:
Paradiso – celebrated mountain restaurant and club with a famous sun terrace
Da Vittorio St. Moritz – upscale dining known for polished Italian fine dining
Talvo by Dalsass – respected restaurant in nearby Champfèr with refined regional cooking.
The food scene is one of the Alps’ most prestigious, with more luxury depth than most resorts.