St. Moritz Private Jet Charter

St. Moritz, an 11-sq. mile ski town in the southeast corner of Switzerland, is the oldest winter holiday resort in the world. Visitors have been coming here since 1864.

It has long been known as a winter wonderland playground of the rich and famous. Its topography, with a crystal clear lake, emerald forests and, of course, the magnificent Alps, reflects its chic, cosmopolitan visitors.

In the winter, outdoor sports abound. You can downhill or Nordic ski, bobsled, watch horse races on the frozen lake or get into a curling tournament.

When the snow melts, there are trails to hike and high-end boutiques in which to shop at the resort located 6,000 feet above sea level in the middle of the Upper Engadin region. You can also go mountain biking, sailing or visit the Swiss National Park. You can visit the city’s famed therapeutic springs any time of the year.

The elevation keeps St. Moritz summer highs in the mid-60s and drops winter lows into the single digits. But, while it may be cold, the sun is nearly always shining in its dry yet snowy “champagne climate.” St. Moritz has 322 days of sunshine a year.

The 6,000 or so year-round inhabitants of St. Moritz are culturally diverse with more than half the population speaking German and a quarter Italian. The local language is Romansch.

While the Engadin Valley, a 50-mile long crevice 6,000 feet above sea level was formed during the ice age, it remained accessible only through mountain passes where goods had to be transported by horse or mule. The construction of roads and railways through these passes has made the Engadin valley one of the most inhabited in Europe.