Flights to St Moritz

Written By Chouhab on lundi 19 janvier 2009 | 05:53

By Tom Martens

St. Moritz is the epitome of a traditional ski resort city. Skiers flock there by the thousands to savor the glitz and glamour which is as important as the skiing. Flights from the UK and Ireland hover in the 200-300 with Swiss International Airlines offering the best prices. You can also check with Lufthansa, but their rates are usually higher. Flights depart from London, Heathrow, Manchester, Gatwick, Birmingham and Glascow.

The nearest international airport to St. Moritz is at Zurich, about 150 miles away. To get to the resort, travel by rail from the airport to Chur and grab a connecting train to St. Moritz. If you arent on a tight budget, you can fly from Zurich to Samedan, a local airport near St. Moritz.

Considered the oldest and one of the most famous winter resorts in the world, the only time to visit St. Moritz is ski season, mid-November through April. Youll find the best snow around Christmas, but even better, the sun shines on St. Moritz all year, making for a more pleasant winter holiday. St. Moritz has also been known as a traditional spa town since the Middle Ages.

There are 80 kilometers of piste length, or 88 slopes, at St. Moritz for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. Roughly 40 percent of these slopes are utilized for advanced level skiers with the remainder geared toward beginner and intermediate ski levels. St. Moritz is also adjacent to two additional ski areas, granting the resort access to an additional 270 kilometers outside of their area, and feature 56 lifts connecting them all. They also feature a snowboard park, and Crest Run, a sled racing run over 1,200 meters long and cross-country ski paths with the extensive ski slopes.

Mountain climbing, paragliding, bob sledding, horse races and snow cricket are some of the additional outdoor alternatives. You can also ice skate on the resort lake.

Venture indoors to select from casinos, high end restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and concert spaces. The chic boutiques offer shopping adventures, or explore the art and folklore museums for a taste of culture. A train ride on the high end Glacier Express or Berninina Express allows you to sit back and enjoy the scenery.

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