Skiing in St. Moritz

St. Moritz is a resort in Engadin (Switzerland) skied between 1775 and 3057 metres, with 350 km of pistes and 56 lifts.

Country
Switzerland
Region
Engadin
Altitude
1775–3057 m
Vertical drop
1282 m
Skiable kilometres
350 km
Lifts
56
Estimated season
November 22, 2026 – April 19, 2027

Frequently asked questions about St. Moritz

Where is St. Moritz?

St. Moritz is in Engadin, Switzerland, with the base at 1775 m and the top at 3057 m.

When does St. Moritz open?

St. Moritz has not announced its opening date for the 2026/27 season yet. Our own estimate, based on the resort's altitude and its past seasons, puts it around November 22, 2026: that is a forecast, not an announcement. The resort confirms the date each autumn and we keep it up to date at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/st-moritz.

When does St. Moritz close?

St. Moritz is expected to close for the 2026/27 season on April 19, 2027. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (3057 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/st-moritz.

How much snow is there in St. Moritz and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The St. Moritz daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/suiza/st-moritz. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (3057 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in St. Moritz?

Between 1775 and 3057 metres, a vertical drop of 1282 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 1775 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the St. Moritz report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/suiza/st-moritz.

How many kilometres of pistes does St. Moritz have?

St. Moritz has 350 km of pistes and 56 lifts, between 1775 and 3057 m of altitude.

Where can I rent skis in St. Moritz?

On Caranva you book the full kit for St. Moritz — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranvasports.com/products/ski-rental-saint-moritz: you pick the dates and give your height, weight, shoe size and level, and the gear is waiting assembled with the bindings set to those figures. You pay online, you skip the sizing counter, and you can swap the gear in the shop if something does not fit. The alternative is walking into a shop at the resort on a first-come basis, which over a bank holiday or at Christmas means queuing for whatever is left.

Which ski resorts are near St. Moritz?

In the same valley or the next one: Pontresina - Diavolezza (120 km of pistes, up to 2978 m). Comparing their top altitudes helps when snowfall is scarce: the ones that top out higher tend to open earlier and hold on longer at the end of the season.