Is the car already equipped for snow?

Yes. All vehicles destined for winter stays in the Engadine are delivered with certified winter tyres and, where needed, chains on board. The Swiss motorway vignette is included.

Can I pick up the car in Milan and use it in Switzerland?

Yes. It is a frequent request. We verify border conditions in advance and prepare the necessary documentation. Delivery in Lugano or directly in St. Moritz is also possible.

Which SUV is most requested in winter in St. Moritz?

Range Rover and Range Rover Sport remain the reference for balance of elegance, ski-equipment space and snow capability. Mercedes GLE, Porsche Cayenne and GLS are frequent alternatives.

Can you coordinate with events like White Turf or Snow Polo?

Yes. The advisor plans movement windows and, where available, arranges access to dedicated parking for the season's most requested events.

How much notice is needed for the New Year weeks?

New Year and the first two weeks of January are the absolute peak. We recommend formalising requests by end of October to secure the desired model.

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St. Moritz and the Engadine in winter with a premium SUV

5 Dec 2025 · 10 min read

The Engadine: a season that demands proper mobility

St. Moritz is the international reference for high-end alpine winter, but the real Engadine experience starts outside the village. The valley extends over forty kilometres between Maloja and Zernez, and every town, from Lake Sils to Pontresina, holds historic hotels, mountain restaurants and traditions worth visiting calmly.

Moving here in winter means dealing with clean but demanding roads, climbs to passes and snow-covered car parks. A premium AWD SUV with professional winter tyres is the natural choice, both for safety and for comfort on long days.

Classic itineraries of the white season

A typical day can start with the cable car up to Corviglia from St. Moritz Bad, lunch at El Paradiso or Mathis Food Affairs at altitude, then return for tea at Badrutt's Palace or Suvretta House. In the evening, dinner at Talvo by Dalsass in Champfèr or at Chesa Veglia closes the circle.

For a slower pace, the Sils Maria area offers walks on the frozen lake, traditional refuges like Alpenrose and the silence of Val Fex, reachable by carriage but with a starting car park that requires a suitable vehicle. Pontresina, more cross-country oriented, is the base for Diavolezza and Morteratsch.

Events: White Turf, Snow Polo, Cresta

January and February's calendar is the most requested moment. White Turf on the frozen lake, the Snow Polo World Cup, the Cresta Run and the major St. Moritz Gourmet Festival appointments turn every weekend into a logistics peak. Having a private vehicle means not depending on collective shuttles.

The advisor coordinates VIP parking where available and suggests the best windows to move between the village, Bad and lake events, avoiding queues in and out.

Which SUV for the winter Engadine

Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Mercedes GLE and Porsche Cayenne are the references for those seeking a balance of elegance, ski-equipment luggage space and snow capability. For families, the Mercedes GLS adds a third row and superior comfort over long stretches.

All vehicles are delivered with certified winter tyres and snow accessories where required. On request, ski racks or roof boxes can be fitted for guests travelling with their own equipment.

Logistics: arrival, border and Swiss vignette

The most common arrival is from Milan Malpensa or Linate, from Lugano or, for private jets, from Samedan: Europe's highest alpine airport. The advisor coordinates delivery at the most convenient point, anticipating any cross-border implications.

The Swiss motorway vignette, speed rules and winter-tyre regulations are already handled by us: the car is delivered fully compliant, with nothing for the guest to manage.

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