St. Moritz, CH

St. Moritz (San Murezzan in Romansh) is a high Alpine resort in the Engadine in Switzerland, at an elevation of about 1,800 metres above sea level. It is Upper Engadine’s major village and a municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

St. Moritz lies on the southern slopes of the Albula Alps below the Piz Nair (3,056 m) overlooking the flat and wide glaciated valley of the Upper Engadine and the Lej da San Murezzan (Romansh for Lake of St. Moritz). It hosted the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948.

Impressions

Switzerland’s original winter wonderland and the cradle of Alpine tourism, St Moritz has been luring royals, celebrities and moneyed wannabes since 1864. With its shimmering aquamarine lake, emerald forests and aloof mountains, the town looks a million dollars.

Yet despite the string of big-name designer boutiques on Via Serlas and celebs bashing the pistes, this resort isn’t all show. The real riches lie outdoors in the mountains, with superb carving on Corviglia, hairy black runs on Diavolezza and miles of hiking trails when the snow melts. St Moritz has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, and most are surprised to hear that the town first gained fame due to its mineral springs, which were discovered 3000 years ago and established the town as a summer spa resort.

Piz Nair

Piz Nair, CH

Piz Nair (3,056 meters above sea level) is a mountain of the Albula Alps in Switzerland, overlooking St. Moritz in the canton of Graubünden.

The peak is easily accessible from the village with a funicular and a cable car, the upper station unloads 30 metres below the summit. Below the summit to the east is the Corviglia ski area.

Getting There

By any means or by choice of public transport services. Click Directions to get directions to this location on Google Maps.

The Country

Switzerland

Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge.

The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world renowned.