Holidays in St. Moritz

St. Moritz is a name that’s long been associated with luxury and style, but in the summer months, this famous resort offers a more laid-back, outdoorsy side. It swaps ski jackets for hiking boots, welcoming walkers, cyclists and sun-seekers to its mountain trails, lakes and sun-soaked terraces.

You’ll find over 580 kilometres of hiking paths ranging from gentle lakeside strolls to challenging summit routes, plus a huge network of mountain biking trails and cable cars to help you reach the higher viewpoints with ease. On quieter days, stroll through the stylish town centre, where boutique shops, cafés and art galleries sit side by side. For a cultural fix, visit the museums and explore the local heritage. There’s also a busy calendar of summer events, from sailing regattas on Lake St. Moritz to classical concerts and gourmet festivals. 

Dining here is as much a highlight as the views - think sunny terraces serving everything from traditional Swiss dishes to high-end international cuisine. Be sure to try regional specialities like capuns or Bündner Nusstorte (a delicious nut-filled pastry).

St. Moritz is well‑served by a network of cable cars, funiculars and mountain railways during the summer season, making it easy and fun to reach high‑alpine viewpoints, trailheads and panoramic restaurant stops. The Hotel Monopol includes an inclusive guest card with cable cars and mountain railways Included, so you can use most of the lifts free of charge in summer. 

Mountain Railways & Cable Cars

The main ones are:

• Bad-Signalbahn gondola (normally open beginning of Jun - mid Oct)
• Chantarella-Corviglia funicular railway - from the heart of St. Moritz up to the summit of the resort’s home mountain (normally open end of Jun - mid Oct) 
• Piz Nair cable car - links you from the town, climb via several stages, and reach high viewing spots with alpine restaurants (normally open end of Jun - mid Oct) 

A full list of available mountain railways and cable cars can be found here on the St. Moritz tourism website, along with the timings.

Public Transport

The region is served by Engadin Bus, Rhaetian Railway and SSB, and the famous panorama trains of Bernina Express and Glacier Express. Many bus lines are timed to connect with mountain lifts/cable cars, making it easier to reach trailheads or mountain stations. Bikes are allowed on many PostBus routes (with racks) during the summertime. 

Check schedules for Sommerfahrplan (summer timetable) for the Engadin Bus. These often start in early June and run through mid‑October and can be found on the website here. 

The Swiss Half Fare Card is included in the price of your holiday and will be sent to you with your rail transfer tickets.

For Families, you'll receive the Swiss Family Card, which allows children aged 6 up to their 16th birthday to travel free on trains, buses, boats, and most mountain railways when accompanied by a parent. Children under 6 always travel free, making it easy and affordable for the whole family as it includes:

• 50% discount on nearly all public transport, including trains, buses and boats across Switzerland
• 50% off most mountain railways, funiculars, gondolas and cable cars throughout the Swiss Alps
• Discounted tickets for scenic train journeys such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and GoldenPass Line (seat reservation fees apply)

subject to change.

Guests staying at a participating hotel will receive this card upon check-in. The St. Moritz Guest Card is a fantastic benefit, offering free and unlimited travel on public transport and mountain railways throughout the stunning Upper Engadin valley. It adds exceptional value to your St. Moritz summer holiday and includes:

• Free travel (2nd class) on the Rhaetian Railway between Maloja – Cinuos-chel and Spinas – Alp Grüm
• Free use of local buses, including Engadin Bus (with night buses after 9.30pm), PostAuto and Ortsbus St. Moritz
• Free travel on all major mountain railways and lifts, including: 
  • St. Moritz Bad – Signal cable car
  • St. Moritz Dorf – Chantarella – Corviglia funicular
  • Corviglia – Piz Nair aerial cable car
  • Suvretta and Marguns – Corviglia chairlifts
  • Celerina – Marguns gondola
  • Pontresina – Diavolezza aerial cable car and Languard chairlift
  • Silvaplana – Corvatsch and Sils – Furtschellas aerial cable cars
  • Muottas Muragl funicular (Samedan)

Subject to change.

The Graubünden Pass is a regional travel pass offering unlimited travel on trains, buses, boats and most mountain railways across the stunning Graubünden region. Unlike our included guest cards, this pass can be purchased locally at train stations or online through official platforms.

The pass offers:

• 5 days of travel within 14 days at CHF 137 (2nd class)
• 2 days of travel within 7 days at CHF 90 (2nd class)
• Unlimited travel on the Rhaetian Railway (RhB), PostBus and Engadin Bus services
• Free travel on the Bernina Express route, including the Tirano–Lugano bus
• 50% off many mountain railways, funiculars, cable cars and gondolas across the Swiss Alps

For families, up to 2 children aged 6 - 15 years can travel free when accompanied by an adult with a valid Graubünden Pass and children under 6 travel free. Please check the official RhB website for further details.