what to do, where to eat and what sport to practice on weekends

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S.t Moritz is one of the most popular mountain destinations both for its spectacular location, overlooking the lake right in the center of the Engadine, and for its world-famous lifestyle. To spend a weekend here, especially in winter, you just need to have a warm and trendy wardrobe and bring a great desire to have fun. In recent weeks, then, St. Moritz because it hosts unmissable events such as ice polo competitions and a gourmet festival, two events that alone make this town the perfect destination for a weekend at the end of January 2022.

St. Moritz: high-altitude sports

Snow Polo in St Moritz

Although submerged in snow and ice, the Engadine in winter gives access to many sports: from classic skiing to skating, passing through more extreme alternatives. An unmissable moment of every winter is the pole on ice, to be exact on the frozen lake, an exclusive four-day event that in addition to competitions, horses and riders includes gala and exclusive parties. This year Snow Polo St Moritz he also speaks a little Italian thanks to the sponsorship of Villa Sandi, a well-known Venetian winery owned by the Polegato family, who also created a bottle in honor of the event. And from February 5th the White Turf ice horse racing.

On the snow in Northern Italy: from nighttime snowshoeing to horses

On the snow in Northern Italy: from nighttime snowshoeing to horses

To experience unique experiences that blend sport and gourmet, The Outdoors St Moritz provides a specialized team that creates personalized experiences at high altitude: from tobogganing to those by bike with a fondue lunch with a breathtaking view of the valley, or off-piste to explore the places known only to those who have always known the area.

The Gourmet Festival in St. Moritz

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From 28 January to 5 February 2022, the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival, the famous festival which since 1994 has brought together the best chefs in the fashionable resort of the Upper Engadine and a program full of exclusive events. This year, ten acclaimed Swiss chefs, along with executive chefs from partner hotels, will delight the public with their culinary skills and signature Swiss delicacies. The theme of this edition of the festival is “Swiss Made”. The heart of the gastronomic festival takes place at the Carlton Hotel Saint Moritz where gourmet dinners will be held with starred chef Stefan Heilemann. Legendary event of the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival is the Gourmet Safari, the culinary expedition to five hotels in a Porsche.

There are many culinary proposals in the area: in the heart of the city we find From the Mulin, historic restaurant that makes customers feel at home thanks to the rustic but elegant atmosphere, not far away is the Krone, a contemporary tavern that blends Italian cuisine with local tradition. During the day the culinary appointment is at high altitude: al Paradise, a refuge managed by Badrutt’s Palace, which stands out for its refined mountain cuisine that ranges from grilled meat to truffle-based dishes, while at theAlpina Hütte you can enjoy champagne cabin cuisine.

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Relaxation in the heart of the Engadine


Wellness in St. Moritz passes by the big hotels. The heated swimming pool overlooking the lake Kulm Hotel it takes your breath away and is ideal for spending an afternoon of total relaxation, perhaps having a facial with Valmont products to look fabulous at weekend parties. L’Alpine spa of the Kempiski hotel it is a return to origins, a return to nature. The water of the glaciers, the alpine herbs, the granite of the Bregaglia and the wood of the Engadine woods create a particular atmosphere characterized by an essential and elegant minimalism at the same time. For couples on vacation, the most exclusive treatment is that of Badrutt’s Palace with two suites designed to give a real pampering thanks to body and face treatments. Those who love yoga will have to go to the Carlton Hotel to recharge with a lesson in the new room created for this purpose.

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