St. Moritz
St. Moritz · Graubünden · Switzerland
1,469m
Vertical Drop
88
Runs
56
Lifts
880 ha
Skiable Area
450 cm
Avg Snowfall
Nov 2025 – Apr 2026
Season
Nearby town
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About
The birthplace of Alpine winter tourism and host of two Winter Olympics (1928 and 1948). St. Moritz is synonymous with luxury, boasting a champagne climate with 300+ days of sunshine per year. Home to the famous Cresta Run bobsled track, White Turf horse races on the frozen lake, and the Engadin cross-country skiing marathon. Skiing spans Corviglia, Corvatsch, and Diavolezza areas.
Terrain & Mountain Profile
Run Breakdown
Summit
3,303m
Base
1,822m
Vertical Drop
1,469m
Lift Breakdown
5
Gondolas
18
Chairlifts
33
Surface Lifts
Employment & Recruitment
Estimated Seasonal Staff
2,000–3,500
Main Employers
- Engadin St. Moritz Mountains AG (lift company)
- Badrutt's Palace Hotel
- Kulm Hotel St. Moritz
- Suvretta House
- Carlton Hotel St. Moritz
- Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains
- Swiss Ski and Snowboard School St. Moritz
- Restaurants & bars in Dorf and Bad
Common Seasonal Jobs
Languages Required
- Visa Requirements
- EU/EFTA citizens can work freely. Non-EU citizens require a Swiss L-permit (short-stay permit for seasonal work up to 12 months), which requires employer sponsorship. Luxury palace hotels may sponsor permits for experienced hospitality professionals. UK citizens post-Brexit need L-permits.
- Recruitment Timeline
- Palace hotels begin recruiting in June–July for winter season. Ski schools from August. Multilingual candidates (German/English/Italian plus French or Russian) are in very high demand.
Worker Amenities & Living
Staff Housing Available
- Cost of Living
- CHF 450–700 (very expensive — one of Switzerland's priciest locations)
- Public Transport
- Engadin Bus network within St. Moritz and the Upper Engadin valley. Rhaetian Railway (Rhätische Bahn) — the scenic Bernina Express and Glacier Express routes pass through. Zurich Airport 3.5 hrs by train. Engadin Airport for private aviation.
Staff Perks
- Discounted season pass
- Staff meals at palace hotels
- Accommodation sometimes included at top hotels
- Tips in luxury hospitality can be significant
- Access to hotel spa/fitness facilities
Local Life & Community
- Après & Nightlife
- Elegant rather than rowdy. Roo Bar (Badrutt's Palace) is one of the most exclusive après-ski bars in the Alps. Bobby's Pub for a more casual pint. Dracula Club (legendary private members' nightclub founded by Gunter Sachs). La Marmite Food Festival in January. King's Club at Badrutt's Palace for nightlife. Muottas Muragl sunset terrace.
- Healthcare
- Spital Oberengadin (hospital) in Samedan, 5 min from St. Moritz, with 24/7 emergency services. Multiple doctors' practices and pharmacies in St. Moritz Dorf and Bad.
- Shops & Services
- Coop and Volg supermarkets. Luxury boutiques along Via Serlas (Cartier, Bulgari, Prada, Louis Vuitton). Banks, ATMs, post office, gear shops. Full-service town with year-round amenities.
- International Community
- Moderate — significant Portuguese, Italian, and Eastern European seasonal workforce. Growing number of English-speaking workers. Less backpacker-oriented than Verbier; more career hospitality professionals.
Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)
Nearby Towns
St. Moritz
0 km awayThe original winter resort town — birthplace of winter tourism and host of two Winter Olympics. Engadine valley location with frozen lake, champagne climate (300+ days of sun), and old-money glamour.
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Nov 2025 – Apr 2026
Climate & Snow
- Winter Temps
- -15°C to -3°C
- Snow Reliability
- high
- Snowmaking
- 40% of runs
- Avg Snowfall
- 450 cm/yr
Location
46.4908°N, 9.8355°E
Nearest town: St. Moritz