Engadin ski pass: how to save with the Snow-Deal

Why a ski day can be cheap – or almost twice as expensive

There is no longer a fixed day price in the Upper Engadin. For some years now, the mountain railways have sold their tickets as a Snow-Deal: the price depends on how many guests are expected on a given day – and on when you buy. A quiet Tuesday in January is considerably cheaper than a day between Christmas and New Year, and if you book early you pay less than at the ticket office on the day.

As a guide (as of autumn 2026): an adult day pass “Whole Upper Engadin” cost between around CHF 55 and CHF 106 in the online shop, depending on the ski day. The official ski ticket shop of Engadin St. Moritz shows the current price for your ski days.

Young people aged 13 to 17 pay about two thirds, children aged 6 to 12 about one third of the adult price. Multi-day passes follow the same principle: the start day also affects the price. Prices change constantly – so check them in the shop before you fix your ski days.

What the “Whole Upper Engadin” pass covers

For a single day you can also buy just one area – Corviglia, Corvatsch, Diavolezza/Lagalb or Zuoz; this is cheaper than the pass for the whole valley. Multi-day passes, however, are only available for the whole Upper Engadin – and this pass is more than a ski ticket:

• all the major areas: Corviglia/Piz Nair, Corvatsch/Furtschellas, Diavolezza/Lagalb, Zuoz
• Muottas Muragl, Languard (Pontresina), the small lifts in Samedan, La Punt, Maloja and S-chanf
• buses and trains in the Upper Engadin – you need no extra ticket to get to the slopes

Important for planning: multi-day passes are valid on consecutive days. If you would rather pick individual days, take a look at the 10-day flexible pass, which is valid for 365 days.

Children and families: the underrated discounts

The age limits in the Engadin: children 6–12, young people 13–17, adults from 18.

• Free under 6 – when accompanied by an adult. Exceptions are a few small lifts (Aela, Cristins, Provulèr, San Spiert, Survih, Müsella, Bügls); in the Provulèr children’s ski area in Celerina, even the youngest need a ticket.
• Family card for passes of 3 to 15 days and for season passes: the first child pays the normal child rate, the second 30 % less, and from the third child the pass is free. You need a family ID or a form confirmed by your municipality of residence – so pack it at home before you leave.

A family with three children can easily save several hundred francs over a ski week. And by the way, we provide a cot free of charge at Chesa Michel.

Hotel ski pass: why it doesn’t apply to holiday apartments

Online you will often come across “Sleep + Ski”: a hotel offer with a discounted ski pass per ski day. However, the offer only applies in participating hotels. It does not apply to holiday apartments – including Chesa Michel.

The good news: the Snow-Deal is open to everyone, whatever your accommodation. Bought early, it is considerably cheaper on quiet days in January and in spring than during the holiday weeks.

Seven money-saving tips hardly anyone mentions

1. Book early, ski late: the cheapest days are usually in January after the holidays and in spring. Spring in the Engadin is sunny, and the high-altitude Diavolezza is usually one of the areas that stay open longest.
2. Keep your keycard: you pay a deposit for the card, which you get back when you return it. If you bring it with you again, you can top up your next pass online and skip the ticket office.
3. Don’t count on the GA or Half Fare travelcard: neither is accepted for ski passes. The Magic Pass doesn’t include any Engadin area either.
4. One area instead of the whole valley: if you only want one day on the Diavolezza, the area pass is cheaper.
5. Groups of 10 or more get a 10 % discount – worth considering if you are sharing several apartments with friends.
6. Skiing a lot? The ENGADINcard 365 (season pass) pays off for frequent skiers and also gives you discounts in Livigno, Bormio, Scuol and Samnaun.
7. Snowcare (accident and rescue insurance) can be added per ski day – check beforehand whether your own insurance already covers rescue costs.

Snow-Deal tickets are generally non-refundable. Read the conditions when you buy, especially if you book well in advance.

The season at a glance

Most areas in the Upper Engadin usually operate from mid-December to early April. Some areas open from the end of November, and the high-altitude ones run well into spring. The Diavolezza often opens in autumn, closes for maintenance in November and then runs through the winter into spring.

You will find current operating times, open lifts and slopes in the mountain railway reports from Engadin Tourism. After Easter, the slopes get noticeably quieter.

From Bever to the slopes – without a car

Bever lies right in the middle of the valley, and in winter that is a real advantage: from Chesa Michel it is just a few minutes’ walk to the station. With the Upper Engadin pass, you travel by bus and train without an extra ticket.

Approximate times from the timetable; they may shift after the timetable change in December. If you come by car, you will find parking right at the valley stations. Chesa Michel has a ski room where your equipment dries overnight.

Small areas and extras

Not every ski day has to be spent on the Corvatsch. The Survih ski lift in Samedan is one stop from Bever, is included in the Upper Engadin pass and offers night skiing on selected Thursdays. For children’s first turns, there are magic carpets in several villages. And if you like it wild: the glacier run from the Diavolezza to Morteratsch is around 8 km long, ungroomed and ends at the Rhaetian Railway station – you return by train. You can read more about the areas in our overview Ski areas around Bever, and if you prefer narrow skis, you will find everything in the article Cross-country skiing in the Engadin.

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