St. Moritz
The birthplace of alpine tourism: synonymous with luxury, celebrity sightings, and a long calendar of winter sports events including polo on the frozen lake.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,720m (5,643ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,303m (10,837ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,856m (6,089ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
457cm (180in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
350
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
56
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
350ha (865ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
30%
Intermediate
40%
Difficult
30%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
St. Moritz's heaviest snowfall lands in November; the snowpack peaks in April.
- Snowfall
- peaks Nov
- Snowpack
- peaks Apr
- Typical season
- Oct – May
Snowfall: SLF IMIS, station observations (1994–2023).
Snow depth: SLF IMIS, station observations (1994–2023).
Location
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