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Pontresina

Location

Maloja

Switzerland

46° 29' 18.6" N, 9° 54' 21.6" E

See map: Google Maps

CH

General info:

Pontresina is located in the highest-altitude valley that branches off from the Upper Engadine, and ascends from 1,777m to 1,860m above sea level. It's a sunny place, protected from the winds, and lies on a slope opening towards the southwest. While Pontresina is a trendy and open-minded place, it continues to maintain its tradition and cultural roots. Any skier will encounter perfect conditions on the Engadine's neatly prepared pistes. The Diavolezza, Piz Lagalb, Languard, Muottas Muragl, Corvatsch/Furtschellas and Corviglia/Marguns regions offer great variety and the ultimate skiing experience on 350km of pistes! Choice of ski hiking and off-piste skiing.

BASE: 6866ft
SUMMIT: 9770ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2903ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 5
Gondolas: 2
Chairs: 1
Surface: 2

Costs:

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: CHF62.00
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekday: CHF20.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: CHF365.00
6 DAYS CHILDREN: CHF122.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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