Skiing in St. Moritz

St. Moritz: four separate mountains, the 9 km Hahnensee and a season from October to May

St. Moritz ski guide: 80 official pistes on Corviglia, Corvatsch, Diavolezza and Zuoz, the 9 km Hahnensee, 2026–27 season dates, Sleep + Ski and best snow months.

Kilometres of slopes advertised across the Engadin St. Moritz region (nine ski areas)

350

Runs advertised across the region

88

Kilometres of runs on Corviglia, St. Moritz's own mountain

155

Kilometres of slopes on Corvatsch–Furtschellas

120

Metres above sea level at the Corvatsch top station

3303

Metres of the black Hahnensee run to St. Moritz Bad

9000

Skiing & terrain in St. Moritz

The four large ski areas of Engadin St. Moritz — Corviglia (with Piz Nair and Marguns), Corvatsch–Furtschellas, Diavolezza–Lagalb and Zuoz — piste by piste from the operators' official maps and status pages, plus the eight small lift areas the tourism board lists (as areas only). 80 pistes, one link run and four ski routes/itineraries.

Kilometres of slopes advertised across the Engadin St. Moritz region (nine ski areas)

350

Runs advertised across the region

88

Kilometres of runs on Corviglia, St. Moritz's own mountain

155

Kilometres of slopes on Corvatsch–Furtschellas

120

Pistes in the table below (Corviglia, Corvatsch–Furtschellas, Diavolezza–Lagalb, Zuoz)

80

Metres of the ungroomed Diavolezza glacier run to Morteratsch

8000

• Blue pistes in this table: 16
• Red pistes in this table: 46
• Black pistes in this table: 17

Numbers, names and colours come from the operators' official infosnow maps and the Corvatsch Diavolezza Lagalb status page, checked 18 October 2026. The breakdown counts only rows marked as pistes: Corviglia 33, Corvatsch–Furtschellas 26, Diavolezza–Lagalb 9 and Zuoz 12. One Diavolezza piste (01 Firn) is listed as red/black and is left without a colour. Corviglia's operator says 35 runs, while its map shows 32 numbered pistes, one unnumbered red (Giamba Run) and one yellow ski route. Yellow ski routes, the glacier run, the Snow Night slope and the Diavolezza–Lagalb link are listed separately. The operators do not publish per-run lengths, so lengths appear only for the Hahnensee (9 km), the glacier run (8 km) and the Snow Night slope (4.2 km), as stated by the operator. This is a catalogue, not a live opening report.

St. Moritz pistes: Corviglia, Corvatsch, Diavolezza and the Hahnensee

St. Moritz is not one ski area but a valley of them. The tourism board counts nine: four large areas — Corviglia/Piz Nair, Corvatsch–Furtschellas, Diavolezza–Lagalb and Zuoz — and five smaller ones, with about 350 km of slopes and 88 runs between them. One regional ski pass covers them all, but they are not linked on skis. You move between them by bus or train, so plan your day one mountain at a time.

Corviglia is St. Moritz's own mountain. The operator lists 24 lifts and 35 runs totalling 155 km: 42 km blue, 79 km red and 34 km black. It hosts the women's Audi FIS Ski World Cup, this season on 18–20 December 2026. Across the valley, Corvatsch has 120 km of slopes and the region's highest lift at 3303 m. Its black Hahnensee run is nine kilometres long, from Giand'Alva past the frozen Hahnensee lake to St. Moritz Bad. Diavolezza adds the ungroomed 8 km glacier run to Morteratsch, and Lagalb has steep, quieter runs.

The table lists 80 pistes by area with the operators' official colours. There are 16 blue, 46 red and 17 black, plus one Diavolezza piste listed as red/black. Ski routes and itineraries are listed separately. The operators don't publish per-run lengths, so the only lengths shown are the three they state. It is not a live report: check the lift and slope status on the day.

St. Moritz for beginners: Celerina, Salastrains and easy blue runs

Start on a learning slope, not on the main mountain. The Swiss Ski School St. Moritz holds its First Ski Experience on the beginners' slope in Celerina: a two-hour private lesson, 14:00–16:00, with skis, boots, poles and helmet included. On Corviglia, the official map shows magic carpets at Runzöl and Marguns, and the Provulèr children's area above Celerina has a child-safe chairlift and a T-bar. Small village lifts at Surlej, Pontresina, Samedan and La Punt are good for a first day too.

When you can turn and stop, Corviglia's blue runs are the next step. Princess (no. 21) from Trais Fluors to Marguns is the start of the family adventure trail, and the blue valley runs (nos. 27 and 28) lead down to St. Moritz Dorf and Bad. Most of Corviglia is red, and Corvatsch has only three blue pistes, so don't plan a beginner week around Corvatsch or Lagalb. On Corvatsch, Mandra (no. 06) and the Furtschellas blues (nos. 19 and 19a) are the gentlest runs.

Getting to St. Moritz: Zurich and the Albula line, or Milan via Tirano

St. Moritz has no airline airport. Engadin Airport in Samedan handles charter flights and air taxis, not scheduled airline services. The tourism board names Zurich, Milan and Innsbruck as the nearest international airports. The most common route is from Zurich: take the train to Chur, then the Rhaetian Railway over the Albula line through Thusis to St. Moritz. This UNESCO World Heritage line has spiral tunnels and the Landwasser Viaduct. The operator also mentions a route from Landquart via Klosters and the Vereina Tunnel. By road, Zurich–St. Moritz is about 200 km (about 3 hours).

From the Italian side, Tirano is the rail gateway. Bernina line trains run between Tirano and St. Moritz in about 2 hours 15 minutes. Use the regular regional trains, with an optional CHF 5 seat reservation, or the panoramic Bernina Express, which needs a paid reservation. Milan to St. Moritz is about 175 km by road. Ming Bus runs airport transfers from Swiss, German and Austrian airports, and a shuttle timed to Ryanair arrivals from London Stansted links Friedrichshafen with Klosters and the train. SBB can send your luggage ahead to your Engadin station.

In the valley, the Engadin Bus links the villages and lift stations. The Hahnensee-Express (lines 1 and 6) runs between St. Moritz station, the Signal cable car in St. Moritz Bad and the Corvatsch valley station at Surlej. You ride free with a valid lift ticket. If you stay more than one night at a participating hotel or apartment, public transport in the Upper Engadin is included.

St. Moritz with kids: ski school ages, Mounty's Land and Zuoz

The Swiss Ski School St. Moritz meets at the Salastrains ski school centre on Corviglia (no private car access), at its office at the Celerina valley station, and in Samedan. Its classes are for first-timers aged 3–4 and for children of all levels from age 5. A Kids Club looks after children from age 3 without skiing. The Suvretta Snowsports School also appears on the official Corviglia map. Ask about lesson languages, lunch supervision and the exact meeting point when you book.

On Corviglia, Mounty's Land at Marguns is a safe practice zone for children. The Mountys Adventure Trail combines the blue Princess (no. 21) and the red Saluver valley run (no. 25) down to Celerina, with eight letters to collect on the way. In Zuoz, the Swiss Snow Kids Village teaches children from age 3½ with a pony lift and a magic carpet, and lunchtime supervision is available on request. Pontresina's Languard area has a Snowli Kids Village, and the tourism board says children up to 15 ski there free.

A parent who doesn't ski can try the winter hiking trails on Corviglia and Muottas Muragl. There is also the Muottas Muragl toboggan run: 4.2 km with 20 turns. These are a better choice than a full ski pass for someone who only wants to meet the family for lunch.

Where to stay in St. Moritz: Dorf, Bad, Celerina, Pontresina or Silvaplana

St. Moritz Dorf is the town centre and home to the railway station. The funiculars from the Dorf run via Chantarella to Corviglia, and the blue valley run (no. 27) brings you back. It suits travellers who want shops, restaurants and a train arrival, but expect higher prices and hills between hotels. St. Moritz Bad, by the lake, has the Signal cable car to Corviglia. The Hahnensee run from Corvatsch also ends here, and the Hahnensee-Express bus goes to Surlej. Bad is the best compromise if you want both main mountains.

Celerina is next to St. Moritz and quieter. The Marguns gondola goes up from the village, the Saluver valley run (no. 25) comes back down, and the ski school's beginners' slope and the Provulèr children's area are here, which makes it a good base for families. Silvaplana-Surlej and Sils put you at the Corvatsch and Furtschellas valley stations; they are the choice for Corvatsch, Hahnensee and Snow Night skiers, but you need a bus for Corviglia. Pontresina is closest to Diavolezza and Lagalb and has the Languard family lifts; it is quieter in the evenings.

Wherever you stay, ask how far it is to the nearest lift or bus stop and whether there is a ski room. About 100 participating hotels sell the Sleep + Ski pass, so check whether yours is one. The search below starts in St. Moritz; change it to Celerina, Pontresina or Silvaplana to compare.

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St. Moritz ski pass: Snow-Deal prices, Sleep + Ski for CHF 55 and the Ikon Pass

The regional ski pass covers all the Upper Engadin areas: Corviglia, Corvatsch–Furtschellas, Diavolezza–Lagalb, Zuoz and the small lifts. Online day and multi-day passes use dynamic Snow-Deal pricing: the earlier you book, the lower the price, and there are family discounts. Because the price changes with the date and demand, check your own dates in the official shop instead of relying on a single number.

If you stay at a hotel, compare Snow-Deal with Sleep + Ski. For 2026–27 (checked 18 October 2026), about 100 participating hotels sell the hotel ski pass for CHF 55 per person per day. It is valid from 17 October 2026 to 2 May 2027 and must cover your whole stay, with one ski day per night. It also includes public transport in the Upper Engadin and evening rides on Muottas Muragl. The tourism board's ski-pass calculator compares the two.

The Ikon Pass gives up to seven days in St. Moritz, and the Ikon Base and Base Plus passes give up to five, with no blackout days. Corvatsch's Friday Snow Night needs its own ticket, because regional passes, annual passes and the Ikon Pass aren't valid for it.

Best time to ski in St. Moritz: snow history, 2026–27 season dates and forecasts

Historically, February to mid-March is the best snow window around St. Moritz. Late January is almost as good, and December and April are the shoulder months. At MeteoSwiss's Segl-Maria station (1804 m), between Sils and Maloja, the 1991–2020 average snow depth was about 35 cm in December, 61 cm in January, 74 cm in February, 68 cm in March and 30 cm in April. Fresh snow averaged about 55–60 cm a month from November to January. At Samedan (1709 m), on the colder valley floor, snow depth peaks in February at about 50 cm and drops to about 9 cm in April. Expect the lower valley runs to melt first in spring, while Corvatsch and Diavolezza keep going. These are long-term averages (a SkiPair calculation from MeteoSwiss monthly data), not a guarantee for any season.

For 2026–27, the operators list these openings: the Diavolezzafirn chairlift on 24 October 2026, Corvatsch on 21 November 2026, and Furtschellas and Lagalb on 19 December 2026. Corviglia's opening date was not on its pages when we checked, but its ski test on 28–29 November 2026 is billed as the start of the season. Closing dates for spring 2027 weren't published yet. Spring 2026, for reference: Corviglia closed on 6 April, Lagalb on 12 April, Corvatsch on 26 April and Diavolezza on 3 May.

December is good for the World Cup weekend and the festive season, but the base is still building. January is cold and reliable. February and March have the deepest snow and the longest days, and Easter often brings spring events. Before you travel, check the forecast for fresh snow and wind, especially at 3303 m on Corvatsch, and the live lift and slope status.

St. Moritz ski partners: match by mountain, level and base village

Because St. Moritz is spread over several separate mountains, a good ski partner is someone who wants the same mountain on the same day. When you post on SkiPair, include your dates, base (Dorf, Bad, Celerina, Pontresina or Silvaplana) and level. Say whether you want Corviglia's reds, the Hahnensee, the Diavolezza glacier run or a Friday Snow Night on Corvatsch.

For solo trips, choose a meeting point you can name, such as the Signal valley station, Marguns or the Corvatsch valley station at Surlej, and agree on a time to head back. Ski the Hahnensee and the glacier run in company, and only when they are open. For the glacier run, follow the operator's guidance and check conditions before you go.

Ski pass prices for St. Moritz

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Weather and snow

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Flights & getting to St. Moritz

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A glimpse of St. Moritz

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