St Moritz Holidays

6,500ft above sea level, St Moritz enjoys one of the most spectacular settings in the Alps, situated on the Upper Engadine lakes, nestled above Lake St Moritz. It is the oldest, and easily most glamorous, winter sports resort in the world, and has been host to two Winter Olympics and three Alpine Ski World Championships. In winter, the frozen lakes play host to a diverse and eccentric range of activities, from snow polo and horse racing to ice cricket, but the highlight of the trip is taking on the famous Cresta Run; descending the ¾-mile long run at speeds in excess of 60 mph (the best riders approach 80 mph), your face just inches above the surface of the ice. It's the ultimate in adrenaline fixes.

St Moritz holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Switzerland – Italy – Zurich – Lucerne – Wengen – Montreux – Zermatt – St. Moritz – Milan

    The Swiss Alps by Train - From Zurich to St. Moritz

    Travel by train from Zurich to St Moritz on this 12-day rail journey through the Swiss Alps

    12 days, from £3100 to £4500

  • One Country France – Switzerland – Italy – Lyon – Zermatt – St Moritz – The Italian Lakes

    Hiking, Biking, Boating & Eating - The Swiss Alps and Italian Lakes by Train

    Enjoy an epic two-week adventure by train, bike and foot from London to Switzerland, via France

    14 days, from £5350 to £8500

  • One Country Greece – Albania – Montenegro – Croatia – Slovenia – Italy – Switzerland – France

    Lovely Lakes, Majestic Mountains and Sparkling Seas - A Luxury Mediterranean Sabbatical

    Embark on an 11-week sabbatical across Europe’s gems, from Alpine peaks and turquoise lakes to historic towns and sun-kissed coasts

    77 days, from £34100 to £54500

St Moritz Guide

Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday

Of course, the main alternative activity for the less daring visitor is skiing. St Moritz is well equipped with every slope you could wish for, from nursery slopes for children (and adult beginners, we won't tell) to advanced pistes for the experienced skiers. If the Cresta Run isn't daredevil enough, we can arrange guides to take you to the hairiest of off piste skiing. Non skiers can enjoy a range of alternative winter activities on offer, including dog sledding, snow-shoeing, curling, or exploring the resorts upmarket boutiques and restaurants. The resort has great nightlife and a cosmopolitan ambience.

Original Highlight

It's hard to beat knocking back Martinis with the Euro 'in' crowd at the Kempinski after a long day on the slopes.