St
Moritz Activities
The
altitude of St Moritz (1786 m, 5955
ft) gives it a "champagne
climate"—temperate
and sunny in summer, chill and dry in
winter—excellent for both summer
and winter sports.
Skiing
This is why St Moritz became a world-famous
resort over a century and a half ago.
With 400 km/250 miles total of downhill runs,
some
of them 1.6 km/1 mile long,
160 km/100 miles of cross-country trails, and
and an Olympic
ski jump, it's among the world's ski capitals. It
also hosts the
world's
oldest
ski
school.
Hiking
The Swiss
National Park in
the lower Engadine Valley is among the country's
best hiking areas.
Bicycling
Some hotels rent bikes. Bike paths circle the
lakes of the Engadine Valley, and follow
the thoroughfares among the most interesting
towns.
Horse Riding
St Moritz has riding stables for your trot
through the gorgeous alpine scenery.
White-Water Rafting
You can shoot the rapids on the En
River from June through September
Sailing
Engadine's 25 lakes offer ample opportunities
for sailing.
Windsurfing
Silvaplana, near St Moritz, is the
center of this sport in Engadine.
Mountain Climbing
Pontresina, where you can take lessons and
rent equipment, is the best base for
climbing.
Excursions from St Moritz
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