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Crea recuerdos inolvidables con tu pareja en St. Moritz, el destino romántico por excelencia.
St. Moritz, located at an altitude of 1,822 meters in the idyllic Alpine valley of the Upper Engadine, is the most exclusive and legendary ski and luxury destination on the planet. Famous for its 'champagne climate' (sparkling dry air with more than 300 days of sunshine a year), turquoise alpine lakes, centuries-old palace hotels and winter ice events (such as polo and horse racing), the town combines cosmopolitan sophistication with the rugged majesty of the Swiss Alps.
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St. Moritz, located at an altitude of 1,822 meters in the idyllic Alpine valley of the Upper Engadine, is the most exclusive and legendary ski and luxury destination on the planet. Famous for its 'champagne climate' (sparkling dry air with more than 300 days of sunshine a year), turquoise alpine lakes, centuries-old palace hotels and winter ice events (such as polo and horse racing), the town combines cosmopolitan sophistication with the rugged majesty of the Swiss Alps.
St. Moritz Lake (St. Moritzersee)
Corviglia Ski Resort and Piz Nair Peak
Muottas Muragl Viewpoint
Diavolezza Glacier and Viewpoint
Heidi's Hut (Heidahütte)
The scenic heart of the valley; In summer it is the scene of sailing regattas and panoramic walks, and in winter it freezes completely, becoming the venue for polo festivals and snow horse races.
The local mountain of St. Moritz accessible by funicular and cable car up to 3,057 meters, with Olympic alpine ski slopes and a viewing platform dominated by the iconic bronze ibex sculpture.
Summit accessible by a century-old wooden funicular that offers the most romantic panoramic view of the Engadine valley and its four glacial lakes, inspiring the 'Philosophers' Path'.
Cable car that ascends to almost 3,000 meters in front of the imposing ice wall of the Bernina massif and the Pers glacier, starting point of the 10 km descent route down the glacier.
Legendary thoroughbred horse racing event on the frozen and snowy surface of Lake St. Moritz since 1907. It includes the exclusive 'Skikjöring' modality (where riders ski dragged by galloping horses at 50 km/h), live music, gourmet tents and champagne.
The most prestigious and glamorous snow polo tournament in the world, held since 1985 on the frozen lake with the participation of the best international teams.
Visual phenomenon in which the millions of Engadine larch trees change their foliage to a bright golden yellow, creating a magical reflection on the Silvaplana and Staz lakes under the first snow-capped peaks.
One of the most spectacular train routes on the planet (UNESCO Heritage). Descend from the glaciers of St. Moritz at more than 2,200 m to the Italian palm trees of Tirano crossing the famous Brusio helical viaduct.
Picturesque village at the end of Lake Sils where the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche spent his summers and conceived 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra', surrounded by the romantic Fex Valley.
Beautiful Engadine mountaineering village with a 1-hour gentle signposted walk to the front of the Morteratsch glacier, visualizing the historical retreat of the ice.
Discover Guarda, awarded for its sgraffito architecture and birthplace of the children's story 'Schellen-Ursli', and the thermal baths of Scuol and the imposing castle of Tarasp.
The only national park in Switzerland and the oldest nature reserve in the Alps (1914), with strict ecological protection where you can observe ibex, chamois, deer and bearded vultures.
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Distinguished and select nightlife: legendary private clubs (Dracula Club), cigar bars, palace-hotel cocktail bars and refined après-ski.
A fascinating combination of rustic Engadine architecture (sgraffito houses), grand hotel palaces from the Belle Époque and avant-garde landmarks.
Surprising concentration of prestigious international art galleries (Hauser & Wirth, Vito Schnabel), monographic museums and classical and jazz music festivals.
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View full guideWalk early in the morning (8:00 AM) along the tree-lined path from St. Moritz Dorf towards Lake Lej da Staz to admire the morning vapors on the water and the reflection of the golden larch trees without crossing paths with anyone.
Ride the Muottas Muragl funicular before sunset to enjoy a drink on the terrace while the Alpine sky turns violet over the Engadine lake line.
During the day, high-end mountain sports clothing rules. At night, the restaurants of the large palace hotels and events require a formal jacket or elegant dress for dinner.
Public transport, scenic trains and restaurant reservations are governed by exact minute punctuality.
At almost 2,000 meters of altitude and with the reflection of the snow, ultraviolet radiation is extremely intense; Wear category 3 or 4 polarized sunglasses and SPF 50+ sunscreen even on cloudy days.
Tap water and all public fountains come from alpine glacial springs of the highest quality and pure mineralization.
In winter, despite the constant sweeping, the night cold generates transparent sheets of ice ('black ice') on the steep streets; Use shoes with non-slip rubber soles.
Never leave the marked slopes of Corviglia, Diavolezza or Corvatsch without avalanche rescue equipment (DVA, shovel, probe) and a certified guide.
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