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Luxury Ski Chalet Rentals in St Moritz
Chalets and villas in the Engadin, where winter holidays were invented
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Where the winter holiday began
St Moritz claims to be the birthplace of winter tourism, and it has the story to prove it: in 1864 a local hotelier, Johannes Badrutt, bet a group of English summer guests that they would enjoy the Engadin just as much in winter, and offered to pay their costs if they did not. They stayed until Easter, and the rest is history. The resort has since hosted the Winter Olympics twice, in 1928 and 1948.
Our St Moritz collection runs to 25 chalets, villas and apartments in St Moritz and the surrounding Engadin villages, from traditional Engadin houses with thick walls and painted facades to contemporary chalets with spas and staff.
Here is a guide to St Moritz, its skiing and its famously sociable winter season.
St. Moritz at a glance
- Properties
- 25 in St Moritz and the Engadin, sleeping up to 8 guests
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,000 to £1,700 a week, from around £900
- Ski areas
- Corviglia, Corvatsch and Diavolezza
- Highlights
- The Cresta Run, White Turf horse racing and polo on the frozen lake
- Getting there
- Zurich by road or rail, or Engadin airport at Samedan for private aircraft
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Chalet Stazerwald Moritz: Sophisticated 3-Bedroom Alpine Retreat with Mountain Views & Modern Amenities in St Moritz Switzerland3 bedrooms
Chalet Foehn StMoritz: Elegant 4-Bedroom Alpine Apartment with Mountain Views & Lake Access in St Moritz Switzerland4 bedrooms
Chalet Corviglia St Moritz: Sophisticated 2-Bedroom Mountain Apartment with Lake Views & Alpine Access in Switzerland2 bedrooms
Chalet Fohn St Moritz: Elegant 3-Bedroom Mountain Apartment with Alpine Views & Prime Location in Swiss Alps3 bedroomsSt Moritz and its neighbours
St Moritz for glamour and the lake, Celerina and Samedan for quieter villages, Silvaplana and Sils for the Corvatsch side and its lakes, and Pontresina for Diavolezza and the Bernina.
Sunshine, lakes and a little glamour
St Moritz sits at around 1,800 metres above a lake in the Upper Engadin, a high, wide valley known for its dry air and remarkable sunshine. The town has the grand hotels and designer boutiques for which it is famous, while the surrounding villages of Celerina, Pontresina, Silvaplana and Sils offer a quieter Engadin of old stone houses with sgraffito facades.
Many visitors stay in one of these villages and come into St Moritz for dinner, shopping and the events on the lake.
Corviglia, Corvatsch and Diavolezza
Corviglia, above the town, is the main ski area, with broad, sunny pistes and a celebrated collection of mountain restaurants. Corvatsch, across the valley above Silvaplana, is higher and offers long runs and floodlit night skiing, while Diavolezza, near Pontresina, faces glaciers and includes a famous descent across the Morteratsch glacier.
The Engadin is also one of the great cross-country skiing regions of the Alps, with trails across the frozen lakes.
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Cresta, White Turf and snow polo
St Moritz's winter is built around its events. The Cresta Run, a natural ice toboggan track first built in the nineteenth century, is still ridden head first by members of its club. In February, the frozen lake hosts White Turf horse racing, and snow polo is played on the ice. The Olympic bobsleigh run is the world's oldest natural ice track.
Our concierge can arrange transfers, ski instructors, restaurant reservations, event tickets where available, and private aircraft arrangements via Engadin airport.
Ask our conciergeFeatured chalets in St. Moritz
Chalet Muottas St. Moritz: Premium 3-Bedroom Mountain Chalet with Stunning Alpine Views in Celerina near St. Moritz Switzerland3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £1,457 a week
Chalet Serletta St. Moritz: Sophisticated 3-Bedroom Mountain Apartment with Panoramic Alpine Views & Modern Amenities3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £1,415 a week
Chalet Badrutt St. Moritz: Elegant 2-Bedroom Mountain View Apartment with Lake Access in Swiss Alps2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £1,375 a week
Chalet Lej St. Moritz: Premium 2-Bedroom Alpine Apartment with Mountain Views & Ski Access in St. Moritz Switzerland2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £1,343 a week
Chalet Foehn Moritz: Elegant 2-Bedroom Alpine Apartment with Mountain Views & Lake Access in Switzerland2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £1,235 a week
Chalet Segantini St. Moritz: Contemporary 2-Bedroom Lake View Apartment with Mountain Panorama in Swiss Alpine Resort2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £1,137 a week
Chalet Maloja St. Moritz: Premium 2-Bedroom Mountain Apartment with Panoramic Alpine Views & Garage Parking2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £1,138 a week
Chalet Engadiner St. Moritz: Premium 2-Bedroom Alpine Apartment with Mountain Views & Ski Access in Switzerland2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £1,092 a weekWhy book your St Moritz chalet with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right chalet in the right spot
The Engadin's villages each suit a different kind of stay, and we know which properties are best placed for Corviglia, Corvatsch or the lake. With 25 chalets in St Moritz, we can match the chalet to the group: on the piste for keen skiers, close to ski school for young families, catered or self-catered, and sized correctly down to the number of bunk rooms.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees, and questions about lift access, boot rooms, catering or parking go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the mountain
Airport transfers, ski hire fitted in the chalet, private instructors and guides, lift passes, mountain restaurant tables and childcare: our concierge team arranges it all before you arrive in St Moritz.
Chalets for families and large groups
Our collection includes chalets sleeping up to 8 guests, many with a chef, a spa or pool and a driver, so a group ski holiday runs smoothly from the first morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit St Moritz?
The ski season usually runs from late November to early April. February is the social high point, with White Turf and snow polo on the frozen lake, while March offers long sunny days.
How do I get to St Moritz?
Most visitors travel from Zurich by road or on the scenic Rhaetian Railway. Private aircraft can use Engadin airport at Samedan, a few minutes away. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there chalets in St Moritz for large groups?
Yes. Our St Moritz collection includes chalets sleeping up to 8 guests. Tell us the size of your group and the dates, and we will send a shortlist of chalets that suit it.
How much does a luxury chalet in St. Moritz cost?
Across our 25 chalets in St. Moritz, weekly rates typically range from £1,000 to £1,700, with the most affordable from around £900 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with Christmas, New Year and February half term the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
Where should I stay in St Moritz?
St Moritz itself is best for shopping, restaurants and the lake events. Celerina, Samedan, Pontresina, Silvaplana and Sils are quieter Engadin villages, each well placed for one of the ski areas.
Can you arrange ski hire, lessons and lift passes in St Moritz?
Yes. Our concierge can have skis and boots fitted in the chalet, book private instructors or mountain guides, arrange lift passes and reserve tables at mountain restaurants.
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