Facts & Figures
Altitude
from 1870 up to 3303 metres
Mountain range
Bernina group
Geographical position
Coordinates: 46º 24' 30'' N, 9º 48' 58'' S
CH1903: (782789 / 142433)
Corvatsch or also Piz Corvatsch is situated about 5 - 10 km south of St. Moritz in the Upper Engadine. It's the highest mountain in the Engadine on which you can get by funicular and one of the biggest ski areas in Switzerland.
CH1903: (782789 / 142433)
Corvatsch or also Piz Corvatsch is situated about 5 - 10 km south of St. Moritz in the Upper Engadine. It's the highest mountain in the Engadine on which you can get by funicular and one of the biggest ski areas in Switzerland.
History
1898
First successful ascent of Piz Corvatsch on skis by Philip Mark and Claudio Saratz
December 1902
The Federal Convention of the Swiss Confederation gives the concession for
a cable railway from St. Moritz-Bad to Hahnensee
1950ies
Planning of the cable car to an altitude of 3303 m
1963
One cable car and two ski lifts at Corvatsch open up the northern slopes of St. Moritz towards the region of Sils
March 1963
Opening of the first section and of the ski lift Murtèl
December 1963
Opening of the second section and of the ski lift Giand'Alva
1964
Opening of the restaurant on top of the mountain
1964/1965
Acquisition of the first snow grooming machine
Summer 1969
Provisional parking site for about 40 cars below the bottom station, for the first time more than one million frequencies at the funicular
12.07.1971
Foundation of the Furtschellas funicular
19.02.1972
Start of operation of the funicular Sils/Furtschellas
03.03.1972
Start of operation ski lift Grialetsch Sils/Furtschellas
Dec 1972
Start of operation ski lifts Chüderun
Dec 1972
Start of operation ski lift Furtschellas
01.01.1973
Start of operation ski lift Rabgiusa
July 1974
Ten-millionth guest at the funicular
1981
Complete renovation and replacement of the first section. Control desk, remote power-plant control and tele-control with top modern electronics. Now the cable cars move soundless over the supporting pillars and guarantee a better riding comfort.
1982
Renovation of the second section of the funicular
November 1985
Start of operation of the first part of the artificial snow blower from Alp Margun to the bottom station of Surlej
1987
Construction of the second part of the artificial snow blower, renovation second section
23.01.1987
Technical approval of the ski lift Margun
18.12.1993
Start of operation 4-person chairlift
2005/2006
Ideas/concept/planning of the new construction 2nd section
2007
Start of construction of the new funicular, demolition of the old one
14.07.2007
Merger of Furtschellas and Corvatsch
22.11.2008
Opening of the new cable car of the 2nd section
17.12.2008
Opening connection chairlift Rabgiusa - Curtinella
20.12.2010
Opening new personal house Corvatsch
Highlights
Winter
Wonderful slopes from 3303 m to 1870 m,
flexibility for evening events, Snow Night on the longest illuminated ski run in Switzerland, VIP Snow Night; rent the mountain exclusively for you
Summer
Panorama brunch at a height of 3303 metres, water path, glacier experience, 80 km of hiking trails
All year round
Dry climate with 320 sunny days, untouched landscapes, variety of offers, tradition, good cooperation, gastronomy, mountain dinners, shopping on the mountain, group and incentive offers, highest funicular in Eastern Switzerland
