Graubunden, Switzerland

St. Moritz Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Late November

Season dates, 155 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Budget Friendly

10,030ft

Peak Elevation

4,082ft

Vertical Drop

155

Trails

180"

Annual Snow

Overview

St. Moritz is a ski resort in Graubunden, Switzerland, with an elevation range from 5,948ft (1813m) to 10,030ft (3057m). The vertical drop is 4,082ft (1244m) across 155 trails served by 24 lifts and 2,100 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 190 minutes away by car. St. Moritz receives an average of 180 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Late November to Mid April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Late NovemberCloses: Mid April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

50cm(20in)Moderate

Average snowfall in January, St. Moritz's snowiest peak-season month.

180"

Annual Snowfall

(457cm)

-5°C

January Avg High

-14°C

January Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 50% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

180"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

155

Total Trails

Lifts

2,100

Skiable Acres

4,082ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

30%

Beginner: 47 trails

38%

Intermediate: 59 trails

25%

Advanced: 39 trails

Expert: 11 trails

30%Beginner (47)

38%Intermediate (59)

25%Advanced (39)

7%Expert (11)

St. Moritz has 155 trails: 30% green, 38% blue, 25% black, and 7% double-black. With 30% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of St. Moritz.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

4,082ft

Vertical Drop

1,244m

(4,082ft)

Elevation Profile

10,030ft

Peak

5,948ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$90

avg/day

$99

Jan

$105

Feb

$89

Mar

$75

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$75

Nov

$99

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($75)

Best Month to Visit St. Moritz

Top Pick

January

Solid snowGreat valuePeak conditions

score

50cm

Moderate

$99/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at St. Moritz, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 50cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Open

40cm

snowfall

-3°/-12°

high/low °C

crowds

$99

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for St. Moritz.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$89

per day

Season Pass

$1,700

full season

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. St. Moritz is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.

Getting to St. Moritz

Nearest Airport

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Approx. 190 min drive

Location

Graubunden, Switzerland 🇨🇭

46.4908°N, 9.8355°E

The drive from Zurich Airport to St. Moritz takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does St. Moritz open for the season?

St. Moritz typically opens in Late November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at St. Moritz?

A day lift pass at St. Moritz starts at $89 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is St. Moritz good for beginners?

Yes, 30% of St. Moritz's trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does St. Moritz get per year?

St. Moritz receives an average of 180 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 50% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at St. Moritz?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at St. Moritz in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 50cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

155

Total Trails

Lifts

2,100

Skiable Acres

4,082ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

30%

Beginner: 47 trails

38%

Intermediate: 59 trails

25%

Advanced: 39 trails

Expert: 11 trails

30%Beginner (47)

38%Intermediate (59)

25%Advanced (39)

7%Expert (11)

St. Moritz has 155 trails: 30% green, 38% blue, 25% black, and 7% double-black. With 30% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of St. Moritz.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does St. Moritz open for the season?

St. Moritz typically opens in Late November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at St. Moritz?

A day lift pass at St. Moritz starts at $89 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is St. Moritz good for beginners?

Yes, 30% of St. Moritz's trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does St. Moritz get per year?

St. Moritz receives an average of 180 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 50% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at St. Moritz?