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St. Moritz
ST. MORITZ
A RESORT IN A CL ASS OF ITS OWN
Corviglia ski area with view of St. Moritz
Bob guest rides Bobsleigh rides cost CHF 250.– per person, including helmet rental, transport back to the starting area, certificate with pin badge and welcome drink. Further information: www.stmoritz.ch /bob-rides /
St. Moritz is the birthplace of winter tourism; two Olympic Winter Games (in 1928 and 1948) and numerous ski and bobsleigh world championships have sealed its unique global reputation. In winter, St. Moritz’s metropolitan lifestyle and its direct access to the beautiful mountain on its doorstep, Corviglia, promise a ski experience of a very special kind. Champagne climate St. Moritz is also famous worldwide for its “champagne climate” – not a reference to its champagne-drinking guests, but to the sparkling and invigorating climate of the Engadin, which in winter is characterised by exceptionally dry, clear air. Olympia Bob Run, St. Moritz–Celerina The Olympia Bob Run from St. Moritz to Celerina is the oldest bob run in the world – as well as the only natural-ice track that still hosts international races annually. Over a history lasting more than 110 years, it has hosted races for two Olympic Winter Games as well as