Cresta Run
A natural ice track in use since 1885, where riders slide head-first, face down, at over 130 km/h. Visitors can watch or sign up for a taster ride.
The Cresta Run is built every winter from natural ice by the St. Moritz Tobogganing Club (SMTC). It runs from above the village down toward Celerina and is about 1.2 km long. It is the birthplace of skeleton, the head-first sledding sport, and was used for the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympics. Visitors can watch the morning training sessions for free from beside the track. Beginners can pay for an introductory ride. Reservations are required, and prices are high. Traditionally the ride was open only to men, and the rules have changed in recent years, so check the club's announcements.
Opening hours
Snow season, mornings approx. 08:00–12:00
Nearby sights
- Bernina Express
- St. Moritz Dorf & Leaning Tower
- Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz–Celerina
- Lake St. Moritz
- Museum Engiadinais
- Segantini Museum
- Lej da Staz
- Pontresina