Skiing in Pontresina

Pontresina is just 5 minutes from St. Moritz, one of the world’s most famous mountain tourist destinations. At an altitude of 1856 meters, this picturesque village is right in the center of the magnificent landscape of the Engadine Lakes and, together with neighboring St. Moritz, it is one of the most popular destinations of the world jet set.

This charming ski region offers 55 ski lifts with 350 km of slopes, a halfpipe and snowboard enthusiast park, 180 km of cross-country ski trails, 150 km of winter walking trails, high-altitude trekking trails, mountain skiing on glaciers, thrilling descents on the bobsled track, and hang-gliding and paragliding flights. Furthermore, thanks to the altitude and modern artificial snowmaking systems at Engadin St. Moritz, snow is always insured. That these places are the privileged destinations of international winter tourism also demonstrates the fact St. Moritz is the only town in Switzerland to host the Olympics. It is here that Olympic champions come to train as the destination offers incredible opportunities for skiing in the Swiss Alps.

In addition to Alpine skiing and off-piste skiing, Pontresina is also ideal for cross-country skiing, with over 200 km of trails crossing lovely forests and valleys. You will also find the oldest bobsled track in the world here dating back to 1890. There are always a series of high-level sports events, such as the “Cartier Polo World Cup on Snow”, which takes place every January on the frozen lakes.

From Pontresina, the most easily reachable slopes are those of the Languard Alp, with a total of 9 km of downhill slopes with two ski lifts, perfect for children as well. The trip to Languard Alp runs smoothly with the chair lift leaving from the center of Pontresina.
Despite its close proximity, the slopes are exotically scenic and very impressive. In addition to the Languard Alp, Pontresina’s ski slopes include such impressive descents such as Diavolezza, Muottas Muragl, Corvatsch and Corviglia, and all can be easily reached from Pontresina, which all together offer 350 km of perfect slopes for every kind of skier and to satisfy a wide variety of tastes.

Ski School Special

For hotel Schloss guests

The ‘Special Ski School’ offers individual and group ski lessons with live connection through radio links, with a Ski Team reserved for children and adults who have workouts on the ski slopes but also have the ability to make live videos during the descents to improve their style and also to preserve the memory of the experience.

The Academy then not only teaches skiing and improving on style but offers engaging and educational experiences for adults and children as well, with fun and highly technological training sessions. Participants can also try freeriding, snowboarding, ski mountaineering and snowshoes.

Cross country skiing

Start directly from the hotel!

At the bottom of the majestic ski areas of Engadin St. Moritz, there are over 200 kilometers of Nordic skiing trails. The Upper Engadine is well-known for its famous cross-country ski runs, a true treasure for those who practice this sport. On the 30 different slopes, for both classical and skating equipment, extending over 220 km, there is no danger of traveling the same route twice.

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For companies

Team Building

Do not miss the Team Building and Incentive programs that can be customized to those already proposed by the resort. Special Ski School manages to create unique, engaging, personalized training moments aimed at increasing personal motivation with a view to continuous improvement.

From the slopes following the tracks of the slopes where great champions are challenged during important competitive events.

The ski area

The Three Mountains: Corviglia, Diavolezza, Corvatsch

Da Pontresina si aprono le porte ai tre comprensori sciistici più celebri dell’Alta Engadina, facilmente raggiungibili e pronti a regalare emozioni uniche. Corviglia, Corvatsch e Diavolezza non sono solo montagne: sono veri e propri paradisi per chi ama l’adrenalina delle piste e la magia degli sport invernali. Da Milano si arriva comodamente alla località percorrendo la SS 36, che conduce in poco tempo fino a Chiavenna. Da qui basta svoltare a destra e seguire le indicazioni per raggiungere la destinazione.

Corviglia, Diavolezza, Corvatsch

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