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Theme Documentation Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Sports, Fun in the Snow Winter 2010/11 Theme documentation Cross-country skiing, ice sports, fun in the snow Winter 2010/11 Engadin St. Moritz Via San Gian 30, CH-7500 St. Moritz T +41 81 830 08 12, F +41 81 830 08 18 [email protected], www.engadin.stmoritz.ch 2/14 Contents 1 Engadin St. Moritz – swinging into action ..................................................................................... 3 2 Cross-country skiing ..................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Trails: on the right track ........................................................................................................ 4 2.2 Practical: pins, passes and pizoccheri .................................................................................. 5 2.3 Events: marathon, multitudes & more ................................................................................... 6 2.4 Special offers: courses and package arrangements ............................................................ 7 3 Winter activities ............................................................................................................................. 8 3.1 Hiking & Nordic Walking – trekking silently through Paradise .............................................. 8 3.2 Adrenaline in the ice and snow ............................................................................................. 9 3.3 Sporting fun on runners and blades .................................................................................... 11 3.4 Sled rides: tradition meets tempo ....................................................................................... 13 4 Your contact for media enquiries ................................................................................................ 14 Engadin St. Moritz Via San Gian 30, CH-7500 St. Moritz T +41 81 830 08 12, F +41 81 830 08 18 [email protected], www.engadin.stmoritz.ch 3/14 1 Engadin St. Moritz – swinging into action Snow, sun and nature in great abundance: where the ingredients are available in such profusion, the winter menu cannot help but be a success – whether on the cross-country ski trails, the snowshoe trekking routes or the natural-ice bob run. When insiders talk about the ”Engadiner”, they are not necessarily referring to a native of the region, but rather to the largest cross-country ski race of the winter season – the legendary Engadin Ski Marathon. However, the spectacular scenery and perfect infrastructure do not just attract cross- country aficionados to the Engadin St. Moritz region on the second weekend in March; already from the beginning of December, Nordic fans can glide into pure bliss. And the whole winter long along 200 km (124 miles) of snow-sure cross-country trails, across frozen lakes and wide open plains, past picturesque villages and through snow-laden forests, far into the ruggedly romantic valleys. And all around, the mountain peaks form a worthy, yet never oppressive, backdrop. Of course, this winter wonderland is not only attractive for cross-country skiers; snowshoe trekking routes through the snow-covered landscape, winter hiking paths as far as your feet will carry you, and exhilarating experiences from curling and ice-skating to snowkiting and tobogganing right through to an awesome taxi ride down the legendary Olympia Bob Run all transform Engadin St. Moritz into one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the Alps. As well as one of the most exceptional. Engadin St. Moritz Via San Gian 30, CH-7500 St. Moritz T +41 81 830 08 12, F +41 81 830 08 18 [email protected], www.engadin.stmoritz.ch 4/14 2 Cross-country skiing 2.1 Trails: on the right track The network of cross-country trails extends for 200 stunningly beautiful kilometres (124 miles) through the Engadin St. Moritz region. Forty-two of these kilometres are the most famous in Switzerland – the Marathon track between Maloja and S-chanf. Switzerland’s silver trail paradise offers spectacular cross-country skiing possibilities in every respect: the scenic diversity is unique, the quality of the trails excellent, the guarantee of snow indisputable. Those who prefer to take things easy should opt for the Direttissima route across the three lakes or delight in one of the Engadin’s longest gliding zones in Zuoz. Ambitious Nordic fans train along the legendary Marathon route, explore the picturesque side valleys, or practise on the race track by St. Moritz, where they can perfect their technique on the night trail until late in the evening. Meanwhile, summit chasers make their way from the Diavolezza valley station in the direction of the Bernina Pass, following the tracks of the slowest express train in the world, the Bernina Express. Higher up, on the Bondo Alp, even in the spring, indefatigable sports enthusiasts are rewarded for their efforts – from the middle of March, the glacier cross-country ski trail is carved out on the Bernina Pass. Coverage tips For two- and four-legged snow fans. Nordic skiers who want to take their dogs along can do so on the specially marked dog trails. (Contact: Loipen Engadin St. Moritz, tel. +41 (0)81 850 04 05, [email protected]) A look inside the ice. The Morteratsch glacier trail is a very special experience: over a distance of 2.5 km (1.6 miles), cross-country skiers can gain a unique insight into the perpetual ice of the Bernina region. (Contact: Loipen Engadin St. Moritz, tel. +41 (0)81 850 04 05, [email protected]) The sky’s the limit. Skiers wishing to enjoy the strong, high-alpine spring sun should try out the Alp Bondo high-lying alpine trail on the Bernina Pass. This trail, extending over a distance of 7−10 km (4.3−6.2 miles), is prepared from around mid- March and leads over a variety of terrain starting from the Diavolezza valley station. (Contact: Loipen Engadin St. Moritz, tel. +41 (0)81 850 04 05, loipen@engadin- skimarathon.ch) Far and wide. The route extending across the Sils, Silvaplana and Champfer lakes between Maloja and St. Moritz is a good 12 km (7.5 miles) long. (Contact: Loipen Engadin St. Moritz, tel. +41 (0)81 850 04 05 [email protected]) Statistics 200 km (124 miles) of cross-country ski trails suitable for both classic (188 km/117 miles) and skating (190km/118 miles) styles make the Engadin St. Moritz cross- country ski network one of the most attractive in Switzerland. 13 trail-grooming vehicles prepare the cross-country trails early in the morning and late at night to ensure that they remain in impeccable condition. 2 ski trails are reserved exclusively for “classic” fans – the 6 km (3.7 mile) long stretch to the Fex Valley and the 9 km (5.6 mile) long trail into the Roseg Valley, as far as the Roseg Glacier. Links www.engadin.stmoritz.ch/crosscountry Engadin St. Moritz Via San Gian 30, CH-7500 St. Moritz T +41 81 830 08 12, F +41 81 830 08 18 [email protected], www.engadin.stmoritz.ch 5/14 2.2 Practical: pins, passes and pizoccheri Perfectly groomed ski trails, clearly marked routes and a broad range of catering facilities – the infrastructure offers everything a cross-country skier could wish for. They are out and about in the early hours of the morning when the entire valley is still slumbering, or late in the evening when guests are having their weary bodies massaged at the wellness oases; day after day throughout the season, the trail-grooming workers prepare the 200 km (124 mile) long network of cross-country ski trails. And throughout the season, an army of helpers take care of the signs and safety precautions. A costly business – but despite this, cross-country skiers can benefit from the entire Engadin St Moritz infrastructure for just a few francs with a day or week pass, the “Engadiner Schneekristall” pass valid for a given number of days, or the Swiss Cross-Country Ski Pass as a national yearly card for Nordic skiers. Ski trail passes can be purchased at points of sale along the route, at tourist offices and at cross-country ski schools. Incidentally, a cross-country ski map is also available showing all the various routes at a glance. And the gastronomic facilities, too – culinary establishments ranging from pizzerias to gourmet restaurants are also marked on the map. Coverage tips Under the cover of darkness. The lonely lives of the Engadin St. Moritz trail groomers. (Contact: Loipen Engadin St. Moritz, tel. +41 (0)81 850 04 05, [email protected]) Feasting along the trails. A culinary “tour d’horizon” between Maloja and Zernez. (Contact: Loipen Engadin St. Moritz, tel. +41 (0)81 850 04 05, loipen@engadin- skimarathon.ch) 13 trail groomers, 11 sales persons (checkpoints), 2 office staff, and one facility manager in each village ensure that Engadin St. Moritz can provide cross-country ski enthusiasts with a perfect infrastructure. During the 2009/10 winter season, the following number of ski passes were sold: 529 Swiss ski trail passes, 6,260 pin badges, 5,656 week passes, and 9,519 day passes. While in 1985 there were no skating trails, nowadays 93% of the network also caters for skaters. Links www.engadin.stmoritz.ch/crosscountry Engadin St. Moritz Via San Gian 30, CH-7500 St. Moritz T +41 81 830 08 12, F +41 81 830 08 18 [email protected], www.engadin.stmoritz.ch 6/14 2.3 Events: marathon, multitudes & more With 11,000 participants, the Engadin Ski Marathon is one of the world’s largest cross-country skiing events (ranks third in the world). But it is not the only attraction In the Upper Engadin by far… It all begins with the Ladies’ Race one week before the main event: on the first weekend in March, around 1,000 female cross-country skiers compete over a 17 km (10.6 mile) route between Samedan and S-chanf. At the 3rd half-marathon in 2010, 1,078 skiers were registered. And at the Marathon itself, well over 11,000 cross-country skiers brave the 42 km (26.1 mile) long trail from Maloja to S-chanf. Particularly spectacular is the challenging passage in the Staz forest, where the highly-amused onlookers revel in the mishaps suffered by the less proficient skiers. Out-and-out and up-and-coming cross-country fans already convene to kick off the season at the end of November or at Swiss Nordic Day in January, where they also have the opportunity to try out the latest equipment.
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