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1 Hotel Muottas Muragl

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Samedan – At almost 2,500 metres above sea level, the sun suddenly feels so much closer on the terrace at Hotel Muottas Muragl.

2 Hotel Sonne

Val Fex – Soak up the sun on the small terrace at Hotel Sonne on the edge of the car-free Fex Valley. Make sure you try the home-made apple strudel while you’re there!

3 Crast’Ota

Pontresina – People suffering from lung diseases used to be sent here, but now holidaymakers can enjoy the panoramic view of the Roseg Valley on a sunny winter’s day. Sun loungers and blankets are provided free of charge by the local municipality.

4 Hotel Roseg Gletscher

Val Roseg – Oh so quiet... You can admire the view of the Sella group of mountains as you soak up the sun in front of Hotel Roseg Gletscher.

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The world’s first yoga slope

There are four allocated spots on the Paradiso piste in the Corviglia snow sports area where you can practise “Yoga on Snow” on your own or with a professional instructor. Skiers can make the most of short breaks in the snow and sun to take in the stunning natural landscapes around them, forget about everyday life and recharge their batteries. engadin.ch/yoga-snow

Bottled sunshine

The special light and air conditions allow no end of medicinal plants and herbs to thrive in the Engadin. They are used as ingredients in exquisite beauty and grooming products.

Savun Engiadina

Bever – Savun Engiadina uses Swiss pine essential oil, herbs and honey all sourced from the Engadin to make its soaps. savun-engiadina.ch

Flourishing flora

Soglio – The conditions in the Italian-speaking municipality of Bregaglia are perfect for growing the ingredients for natural pampering products like marigold body scrub. soglio-produkte.ch

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Pontresina – Can you think of a more fitting souvenir to take home from your holiday than a new pair of sunglasses?

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“Fighting

Engadin sports ointment

The Engadin marmot oil, arnica, comfrey and quartz in the Engadin sports ointment will work wonders on your aching muscles.

That’s how one natural scientist described the effect of Iva liqueur from the Upper Engadin back in the 19th century. Many families still keep their own secret recipes for the local herbal liqueur close to their chests. Only the main ingredients are revealed: one litre of pure alcohol, four handfuls of yarrow flowers and sugar syrup.

Freestyle

“With a snowboard on your feet, the sky is the limit.”

JEREMY JONES, FORMER US PROFESSIONAL SNOWBOARDER

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