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Village · St. Moritz, Grisões
Pontresina
Village at 1,805 m, about 7 km from St. Moritz, at the entrance to Val Bernina, with a Bernina Express station and access to Diavolezza, Morteratsch and Val Roseg.
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About Pontresina
Pontresina, Puntraschigna in Romansh, sits at 1,805 m in a side valley about 7 km from St. Moritz, at the entrance to Val Bernina. The station, west of the village, is a stop for the Bernina Express and regional trains to St. Moritz and Tirano.
Via Maistra, the main street, has shops, hotels, restaurants and the Museum Alpin. Above the village, the church of Santa Maria, in late Romanesque style, preserves wall paintings, and next to it stands the tower Spaniola, a national heritage site.
Pontresina is a base for Diavolezza, the Morteratsch trail and Val Roseg, which in winter is reached by horse-drawn sleigh. Above the village a colony of ibex lives, often seen on the slopes.
The Alp Languard chairlift rises from the village to the hillside trails, and Lej da Staz, a bathing lake in summer, lies on the walking route to St. Moritz.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day for the village; two or three days using Pontresina as a base.
Best time
In the European summer, June to September, for hikes; December to March for skiing, snow walks and sleigh rides in Val Roseg.
How to get there
From St. Moritz, the train to Pontresina takes only a few minutes; there are also buses. The station is west of the village, a short walk from the center.
Tip
If you want quiet while still being close to the trains, consider staying in Pontresina instead of St. Moritz.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Pontresina
Is Pontresina a good base in the Engadine?
Yes. It has a Bernina Express station and is close to Diavolezza, Morteratsch and Muottas Muragl, just minutes from St. Moritz.
Can you see ibex in Pontresina?
A colony lives above the village and is often seen on the slopes, but there is no guarantee.
How to go from St. Moritz to Pontresina?
By train in a few minutes, or by bus. On foot, a trail passes by the Lej da Staz.