Switzerland
SILVAPLANA
TOURIST OFFICE:
Silvaplana CH-7513
Telephone: (41) (81) 838 60 00
Fax: (41) (81) 838 60 09
URL: engadin.stmoritz.ch
Email: silvaplana@estm.ch
GRAUBÜNDEN
(German speaking region) Silvaplana sits at foot of Julier Pass on an alpine lake. The Corvatsch mountain towers over the village. Almost a suburb of St. Moritz, this little village has an identity of its own.
Elevation: Village: 1,870 m (6,134 ft); Top: 3,303 m (10,834 ft)
Vertical: 1,433 m (4,700 ft)
Longest Run: 9 km (6 mi)
Terrain: Skiing on Corvatsch has combination of rugged and relaxing with 65 km (40 mi) of prepared slopes and much off-piste skiing.. Mountain has highest vertical in region
Skiing Circus: On lower elevations the snowfields are interconnected with lifts from Sils Maria
Lifts: 14 local, 56 in region (including St. Moritz) 3 funiculars, 7 cable cars, 1 gondola, 18 chairlifts, 27 surface
Lift Capacity: 14,500 p/h resort; 67,000 p/h in region
Ski Season: Mid-November to May
Ski School: All disciplines
Cross Country: 180 km (112 mi) in region
Mountain Restaurants: 4
Other Winter Activities: Curling; ice skating/natural; squash; mountaineering; paragliding; snowboarding; sleigh riding; sports center
Shopping/Services: Limited, but St. Moritz is only 10-15 minutes away
Credit Cards: VISA, Eurochecks
Child Care: Contact tourist office
Lodging: 13 hotels; chalets & apts., 6,000 beds
Transportation: Gateway Airport: Zürich (3 hrs)
Closest Provincial City: St. Moritz (6 mi)
By Auto: Zürich-Chur-Thusis-Julier Pass-Silvaplana
By Train: Zürich-Chur-St. Moritz
Bus or taxi from St. Moritz to Silvaplana
Best Deal: Package deals as low as $600, depending on week chosen.
Other Information: Slopes above St. Moritz are nearby. Efficient bus service among areas
Rates: See Rates section
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