Fun runs to suit every taste

Countless kilometres of piste await skiers and snowboarders in the Engadin. From easy practice slopes to challenging black runs, the region has everything to thrill winter sports enthusiasts of every ability.

1 Tricky runs

Aela – This small ski area near Maloja offers two challenging pistes for experienced skiers and snowboarders and, a little further up the valley, a practice slope for beginners. engadin.ch/ski-lift-aela-maloja

2 Freeride paradise

Corvatsch – Alongside sensational runs on and off-piste, including the famous Hahnensee, attractions include one of the Alps’ largest snowparks. engadin.ch/corvatsch-snow-park

3 Beginner-friendly Surlej – Novices enjoy the easiest conditions by the Cristins children’s ski lift. engadin.ch/ski-lift-cristins

4 Classic action

Corviglia – St. Moritz and Celerina’s local mountain offers snow sports enthusiasts 36 runs of all levels of difficulty engadin.ch/corviglia-ski-snowboard

5 For budding racers engadin.ch/ski-lift-pontresina

Languard – The small ski area with gentle lifts and Snowli Kids Village is ideal for families and beginners, who can enjoy their first experience of winter sports on the easy piste. Every Thursday, children’s ski races take place.

6 Pistes for kids

Samedan – A long magic carpet, a fun park and practice terrain full of variety make this small ski area especially attractive for families and for ski and snowboard schools. engadin.ch/ski-lift-survih-samedan

7 In a world of glaciers

Diavolezza/Lagalb – The large ski area boasts two superlatives: the longest secured glacier run in Switzerland and the steepest piste in the whole canton. engadin.ch/glacierrun/

8 White playground La Punt, Müsella – A children’s snow zone, magic carpet, play area and two child-friendly runs promise endless ski fun for youngsters engadin.ch/ski-lift-musella

9 For families

Zuoz – In the large children’s ski area, youngsters hone their skills, experienced skiers and snowboarders enjoy the immaculately prepared pistes, and all who enjoy a little speed can glide down the race run with automatic speed timer. engadin.ch/ski-area-zuoz

10 For novices

S-chanf – The beginner’s lift and easy slope are ideal for all who are enjoying their first experience on skis or on a snowboard engadin.ch/bugls-s-chanf