How big is St. Moritz?
St. Moritz has 350 pistes served by 58 lifts — 3rd for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.
St. Moritz resort guide
Graubünden, Switzerland
The birthplace of winter tourism and luxury alpine lifestyle
St. Moritz at a glance
350
Pistes
58
Lifts
3,305m
Top
1,856m
Base
1,449m
Vertical
LUG
Nearest airport, 90 km
25% beginner40% intermediate35% advanced
St. Moritz combines world-class skiing with unparalleled luxury, fine dining, and exclusive events.
Your questions about St. Moritz, answered
How high is St. Moritz?
The lifts run from 1856m at the base to 3305m at the top, a vertical of 1449m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 4th highest, with the 14th biggest vertical.
A base above 1,800m is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.
Is St. Moritz good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at St. Moritz split 25% beginner, 40% intermediate and 35% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
When is the ski season at St. Moritz?
Over the last ten winters St. Moritz has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 5 November to 6 June, about 215 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 142cm, 53cm of new snow and 2.6 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to St. Moritz?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lugano (LUG), 90km away in a straight line. Il Caravaggio (BGY), Italy is 93km, Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH) is 111km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at St. Moritz?
A 6-day adult Engadin St. Moritz costs CHF 430 for 2026/27, or CHF 72 a day. For value it ranks 4th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near St. Moritz
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- LuganoLUG90 km
- Il CaravaggioBGY93 km · major airport
- Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH111 km
Travel time to St. Moritz
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Lugano (LUG)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 50m · 916 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 50m · 122 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 40m
- Fly to Il Caravaggio (BGY)
- Flight
- 1h 55m · 986 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 55m · 126 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 50m
- Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
- Flight
- 1h 45m · 848 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 20m · 150 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 5m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
St. Moritz lift pass 2026/27
CHF 4306-day adult Engadin St. Moritz · ≈£390
CHF 72 per day · 4.6 km of piste per € · #4 of 34 for value in Switzerland
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
84value scoreGreat value
St. Moritz piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for St. Moritz. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, St. Moritz has 350 pistes and 58 lifts, running from 1,856m to 3,305m.
Why go to St. Moritz
- Luxury Alpine experience
- Excellent snow conditions
- World-class dining
- Beautiful Engadin valley
- Rich history and culture
- Great for cross-country skiing
Things to know
- Extremely expensive
- Can be crowded
- Limited challenging terrain
- Weather dependent
- Limited nightlife
- Not ideal for budget travelers
Skiing and snowboarding St. Moritz by ability
Beginners
St. Moritz is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and luxury facilities that make learning comfortable.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! St. Moritz offers a good variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts in a luxurious setting.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at St. Moritz, though the resort is primarily known for its luxury experience rather than extreme skiing.
Our take on St. Moritz
Food & dining
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Facilities
Official resort website: stmoritz.ch
More on St. Moritz
- St. Moritz snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- St. Moritz snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- St. Moritz lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near St. Moritz
Distances are straight-line, not by road.