St. Moritz Ski Resort Guide
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 350km217 miles |
| Highest Lift | 3,300m10,827ft |
| Resort Height | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Lugano |
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St. Moritz
The ski area of St. Moritz is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,850m6,070ft, with 350km217 miles of marked runs.
Summary
St. Moritz is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Switzerland and has direct access to 350km217 miles of downhill skiing, with 88 marked pistes, served by a total of 24 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,850m6,070ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,300m10,827ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
St. Moritz is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in St. Moritz.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in St. Moritz is 10km6 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Morteratsch - Glacier', which is 10km6 miles in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in St. Moritz?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm2in, expected on 23 December.
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Ski Area Stats
St. Moritz Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 9 | 35km22 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 61 | 245km152 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 18 | 70km43 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 350km217 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 180km112 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 24 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
St. Moritz Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,300m10,827ft |
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| Resort Altitude (St. Moritz) | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,730m5,676ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,570m5,151ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
St. Moritz has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in St. Moritz
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see St. Moritz Ski Schools and St. Moritz Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is St. Moritz?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Maloja, Canton Grisons.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to St. Moritz is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 135 minutes drive away.
Lugano, Innsbruck Airport, Friedrichshafen, Bolzano, Zurich, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa and Bergamo airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 24 ski lifts are able to uplift 65,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 70km43 miles of ski runs, with 260 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is St. Moritz open?
Opened (since 30 November 2024).
Closes : 6 April 2025.
Usual opening is mid October, and usual closing is Mid May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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St. Moritz Webcams
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