High Altitude Training

Altitude training: top athletes worldwide swear by it. Endurance athletes, in particular, value St. Moritz’s high altitude at 1,856 metres above sea level. All who train here benefit from the dry and bracing alpine climate and the ideal weather conditions with an average of 322 days of sunshine a year. As a result, St. Moritz makes the perfect choice for training camps. In addition to numerous top athletes, from Olympic champions to world champions, who prepare for major competitions in the Engadin, the infrastructure is also open to amateur athletes and non-Olympic squads from Switzerland and abroad. 

The St. Moritz Tourist Infrastructure is committed to continuously developing the High Altitude Training Base. To know where to focus our efforts, we rely on your feedback. 

Orthopaedic/traumatologic, cardiologic and internal medical and sports medical care, performance diagnostics and sports physiotherapy at the Swiss Olympic Base of the Klinik Gut St. Moritz.

The characteristics and benefits of cold for the health and regeneration of athletes are well known. Whole-body cold therapies can be booked at the Clinica Holistica Engiadina in Susch or in the cryosauna at the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski in St. Moritz. Athletes with a Swiss Olympic Card can register at [email protected].

The push track at the Mulets sports center in Silvaplana is available to bobsleigh and skeleton athletes for training. The facility is equipped with timekeeping and a video system for video analysis. A two-man and a four-man bobsleigh as well as a skeleton sled are available. 

Fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment, including a weight room especially for competitive athletes. Strength machines, free weights, spinning, cross trainers and treadmills. All athletes who receive an Elite Card or have a Swiss Olympic Card (at least Talent National) can use the Ludains fitness centre free of charge under certain conditions. 

Ludains gym opening hours: Monday-Sunday 9.00 - 21.00 
Access to the Ludains gym is not permitted without a reservation. We ask you to check the available slots before you book. The Ludains gym has a maximum capacity of 15 people.

A 400-meter track with 6 lanes and a Rub-Tan surface as well as a grass running track. Long jump, high jump, pole vault and shot put facility. It is located in St. Moritz Bad near the lake. 

All athletes can use the athletics facility in St. Moritz free of charge. 

The user of the athletics facility is responsible for ensuring that all equipment (hurdles, balls, rakes, etc.) is properly returned after use. We ask users to report any defects directly to Ludains Ice Arena. 

Ball games are not permitted on or around the athletics facility. The San Gian sports field at Camping St. Moritz can be used for football and other ball sports. 

Our athletics facility is equipped with SMARTRACKS technology. 

Countless running and training routes along the Upper Engadin lakes, through forests and on mountain trails. From St. Moritz Bad, there is a Vita Parcours and three measured Helsana trails as well as the popular lake circuit of almost 4.5 km in length. There are also 2 interval trails along Lake Champfèr and the Samedan airport. The fin track at 2,500 m near Corviglia provides additional altitude stimulation. 

Wide range of mountain bike trails at all levels of difficulty. Bike transport on individual mountain railroads is possible and subject to a charge.

Numerous rental and service stores. Guided tours and extensive map material, also available as GPS routes.

St. Moritz offers ideal conditions for orienteering runners in the midst of an impressive high alpine mountain and lake landscape - altitude training included.

The charming Engadin high valley is more than 80 km long and offers an extensive network of roads and paths with numerous opportunities for mountain passes and round trips. The roads are in good condition and the volume of traffic on most of them is modest.

The Bellavita Adventure Pool and Spa in Pontresina features a 25-meter pool and a whirlpool. For athletes with Elite Card, 1–2 lanes are reserved on the following days:

• Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 AM

• Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 AM

• Saturdays from 8:30 to 10:00 AM

• Sundays from 7:30 to 9:00 AM

Open water swimming is also possible in the moor lake Lej da Staz. Despite its altitude of 1,800 meters, the lake reaches a pleasant temperature of 20°C in summer.

Limited number of gymnasiums of various sizes (St. Moritz 2-fold, Celerina 2-fold, Samedan 3-fold). The halls must be reserved and are subject to a fee.