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Test report St. Moritz/Corviglia-Marguns
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort St. Moritz/Corviglia-Marguns
Total result: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Test St. Moritz/Corviglia-Marguns
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Test result: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Further evaluation criteria
Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort St. Moritz/Corviglia-Marguns
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The Corviglia-Marguns ski resort is the largest in Engadine. It stretches from Suvretta to St. Moritz-Bad and St. Moritz Dorf and all the way to Celerina.
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
5 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
1337 m (Valley 1720 m - Mountain 3057 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
22
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 5 ← 5
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 5 ← 5
On the Hausberg of St. Moritz, there are slopes of all difficulty levels. You can weave from high alpine terrain over very wide slopes above the treeline to beneath the treeline.
Runs/slopes
Total 162.8 km
Easy
42.1 km
(26 %)Intermediate
86.4 km
(53 %)Difficult
34.3 km
(21 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
5 km
Sass Corviglia and Cristolais-Samedan
Longest run
6 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Speed measurement course offered
- Public race course with time measurement
There are almost exclusively modern chair lifts with covers throughout the entire ski resort. The t-bars and rope tows are intended as practice for children and beginners. An aerial tramway, a funicular and a gondola lift lead quickly up to the Hausberg of St. Moritz.
Number of ski lifts
22
Total capacity
29720 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
25.9 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
2
2
1
12
2
3
Additional
1
3
Due to the high altitude location, the ski resort is very snow reliable underneath the 3057m high Piz Nairs. If the snow is insufficient however, the snow cannons will help out.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
170 Snow canons
30 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is open most of the time.
Season 2008/2009
151 Days open
145 Days when valley run open
145 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
155 Days open
150 Days when valley run open
150 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
All slopes are groomed every night.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
The nearest highway is relatively far away from the ski resort. You can park right next to the cable cars in Celerina and St. Moritz-Bad. There is a parking garage in St. Moritz. From the parking garage, you must walk through the village to the Chantarella lift. For those who can afford it, it is possible to arrive in the Engadine St. Moritz region per private jet via the private Samedan airport.
Access via Autobahn A13 St. Margrethen-Bellinzona, Ausfahrt Thusis Süd
- Celerina-Margunsbahn (Celerina/Schlarigna), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 58 km · approx. 86 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, for a fee
- Chantarellabahn (St. Moritz)
Distance: 61 km · approx. 89 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: none,
- Signalbahn (St. Moritz), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 63 km · approx. 90 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, for a fee
Access via A12 Inntal-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Reschen
- Celerina-Margunsbahn (Celerina/Schlarigna), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 116 km · approx. 106 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, for a fee - Chantarellabahn (St. Moritz)
Distance: 119 km · approx. 108 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: none, - Signalbahn (St. Moritz), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 120 km · approx. 108 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, for a fee
Winter Closure
The Albula Pass is closed in the winter. Access is via the Unterengadin or over Savognin. Please pay attention to the current road information as temporary closures of certain roads can occur due to snowfall.
The Albula Pass is closed in the winter. Access is via the Unterengadin or over Savognin. Please pay attention to the current road information as temporary closures of certain roads can occur due to snowfall.
Trail map and overview maps:
The Coviglia-Marguns ski resort is well-depicted with slopes, lifts, restaurants and other information. There is a map of the entire Engadine St. Moritz region on the back of the map.
The Coviglia-Marguns ski resort is well-depicted with slopes, lifts, restaurants and other information. There is a map of the entire Engadine St. Moritz region on the back of the map.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
Sign-posting on the slopes is good. It is easy to find your way. There are information boards at all info points.
Sign-posting on the slopes is good. It is easy to find your way. There are information boards at all info points.
With the Clean Energy Complete Energy Project, St. Moritz/Engadine is the first alpine holiday and sport destination in the world to commit itself consequently to the implementation of renewable energy and efficient energy use.
In addition, the separation of waste and waste prevention are encouraged at all lifts.
Awards:
www.clean-energy.ch
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- Train connection
St. Moritz and Celerina train stations. - Comprehensive ski bus network
- Scheduled busses
- Rhaetian Railways
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There are rustic and cozy ski huts and restaurants distributed throughout the entire ski resort and at all significant points. You can find everything from self-service restaurants to gourmet menus.
15 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Panoramarestaurant Piz Nair
At the Piz Nair mountain station at 3057m
Panorama restaurant with a perfect panoramic view and typical Engadine specialties.
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El Paradiso
At the valley station of the four person Randolins chair lift at 2181m
Gourmet restaurant in the higher price category with breathtaking view of the Engadine mountains. Sun terrace and beach chairs (40-60 EUR rental fee) and a bar entice guests to relax.
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Mathis Food Affairs
At the Corviglia mountain station at 2486m
There are 6 different restaurants within MATHIS FOOD AFFAIRS: The free-flow self-service restaurant, "Buetschella" with a Marché concept, the friendly, family restaurant, "Brasserie" with regional specialties from the Cucina della Valle, the lounge restaurant, "De Faet Moonk" with "Contemporary Alpine Cuisine", the "Terrazza", a wind-protected terrace restaurant with service which offers Mathis classics, the "Pirates on the Rocks" snow bar with snacks, drinks and hits until the sun goes down, as well as "La Marmite", Europe's highest gourmet restaurant with legendary truffle and caviar specialties. One of the highest yacht clubs, including a ship at 2486 metres above sea level.
Mountain hut tip
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Glünetta
At the valley station of the Gluena chair lift at 2456m.
Rustic mountain hut with beautiful sun terrace and Apéro Bar. Roesti (fried grated potatoes) in all variations, raclette, and cheese fondue can be enjoyed here.
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Chamanna
Near the Munt da San Murezzan mountain station
The good homestyle kitchen offers daily specials from the Grison Region. Traditional, freshly prepared Roesti, pan and grill dishes and the well-loved raclette.
Photos
St. Moritz is famous for its Après Ski. But you will need at bit of change to celebrate in the preferred spots.
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Schneebar „Pirates on the Rocks“
At the Corviglia mountain station at 2486m
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Roo Bar
In the centre of St. Moritz
Hauser's Roo Bar is the only legendary Aprés Ski location in St.Moritz! Old and young, sporty and relaxed, guests and locals all meet at Hauser's Roo Bar. Open daily from 2 pm until 10 pm.
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La Baracca
At the Signal lift parking lot
Very rustic with honest cuisine in construction worker style. Polenta instead of sushi, fiasco instead of fancy, scaffolding instead of plush and silk, improvisation instead of perfection. Plus culture/music and fine cuisine from rotating guest chefs.
The accommodations in St. Moritz-Bad are located mainly very close to the Signal lift. In St. Moritz Dorf, you can access the Chantarella lift by foot in a few minutes. In Celerina, it's only a few steps to the slopes. The hotels in Suvretta are located directly on the slopes.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are many accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Celerina
Distance to ski resort fewer than 0.5 km - St. Moritz
Distance to ski resort fewer than 0.5 km
Guest beds 13010
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
There are children's areas at certain villages in the ski resort - some are located in the valley or centrally at the feeder lifts. The children's areas are usually in sunny areas and also offer child care.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Nursery
Special tips for children
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Children's area, Suvretta House
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Children's area Celerina
There are small beginner's areas in Celerina, Salastrains and on the Corviglia. Some easy slopes on the mountain offer good terrain for beginners as well.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Special slopes for slower skiers / beginners
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
Ski schools on-site
Photos
Difficult runs and deep snow areas will make the hearts of experts beat faster. The Sass Corviglia route is very well liked (yellow marked natural slope). The entire area is open for freeriders.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- very many freeride / deep snow areas
- some mogul slopes
- some extremely difficult, steep and unprepared runs (Double Diamonds)
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 162.8 km
Difficult
34.3 km
(21 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
5 km
Sass Corviglia and Cristolais-Samedan
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
Photos
The Corviglia Snow Park is one of the top ten parks in Switzerland. The snow park in Celerina is a bit smaller.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- very many freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Corviglia Snow Park
The Corviglia Snow Park is located right at the Corviglia mountain station and stretches down almost to Marguns. It is one of the most respected parks in Switzerland.
- Celerina Snow Park
A smaller snow park is located in the base area of Celerina. It is well-suited for practicing before switching to the Corviglia Snow Park.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Boardercross
- Waverides
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area with music
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 200 km
Snow-reliable tracks lead through the entire Upper Engadine region and cross-country skiers will find what they are looking for.
Photos
Conclusion
Almost all chair lifts with covers, beautiful panorama view of the Engadine region, perfect slope grooming, wide slopes
The other ski areas of St. Moritz are not directly connected to Corviglia-Marguns, the valley run to St. Moritz Dorf.
Test Report issued on 2011-01-15
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