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Grisons places worth staying for.

Arosa, Flims, Laax and the Engadin villages: practical local guides for the mountains, water, culture and longer stays.

Arosa village spread across a green high valley beneath the surrounding peaks

No. 01 · GR · 1775 m

Arosa

A high valley with connected skiing, forest walks and an unusually broad year-round programme.

2 stays in today’s stack · The Rhätische Bahn runs from Chur to Arosa. The final mountain section is scenic but winding; check RhB works and road restrictions before departure.

Lake Cauma among the forest below Flims

No. 02 · GR · 1081 m

Flims

A wooded base for the Rhine Gorge, Lake Cauma and the Flims Laax mountain area.

2 stays in today’s stack · PostBus connections run from Chur; by road, Flims is reached via the A13 and route 19. Lake and gorge access changes seasonally.

Laax village and its green valley beneath the Surselva mountains

No. 03 · GR · 1020 m

Laax

A compact Surselva village with freestyle infrastructure, lakes and apartment-led stays.

2 stays in today’s stack · Laax is reached by PostBus from Chur or Ilanz. The village and Murschetg lift base are separate stops; check the address before travelling.

Lake St. Moritz, the town and the Upper Engadin mountains in autumn

No. 04 · GR · 1822 m

St. Moritz

Upper Engadin's transport and cultural centre, with Corviglia above and lake country at the door.

2 stays in today’s stack · InterCity and RhB trains reach St. Moritz via Chur or the Vereina route. Local buses serve Dorf, Bad, Signal and neighbouring villages.

Val Roseg and its glacier peaks seen from Pontresina

No. 05 · GR · 1805 m

Pontresina

A stone-built Engadin village facing the Bernina massif, with glacier access and a public pool.

3 stays in today’s stack · RhB trains serve Pontresina on the Bernina line and from Samedan. The village centre is uphill from the station; local buses reduce the climb.

Lake Sils and mountain slopes seen from the trail between Sils and Isola

No. 06 · GR · 1809 m

Sils Maria

A quiet lake village between Lake Sils, the Fex Valley and the Corvatsch range.

1 stay in today’s stack · Engadin Bus connects Sils with St. Moritz and the valley railway stations. Check the final stop because Sils Maria, Sils Baselgia and Fex are distinct.

Lake Silvaplana with the village and Upper Engadin peaks beyond

No. 07 · GR · 1815 m

Silvaplana

A lake-and-mountain village where Corvatsch access meets reliable wind and water sports.

1 stay in today’s stack · Engadin Bus links Silvaplana and Surlej with St. Moritz. Check whether the booking is in Silvaplana village, Surlej or Champfèr.

Celerina/Schlarigna village beneath its terraced mountain slopes

No. 08 · GR · 1714 m

Celerina/Schlarigna

A sunny Engadin village with direct Corviglia access and quick links to St. Moritz and the Staz forest.

1 stay in today’s stack · RhB and Engadin Bus connect Celerina with St. Moritz and the wider valley. The railway station, village centre and Marguns lift are walkable but not co-located.

Zuoz village and surrounding slopes under winter snow

No. 09 · GR · 1716 m

Zuoz

A preserved Engadin village with family skiing, cultural institutions and strong rail access.

2 stays in today’s stack · RhB trains serve Zuoz. The old centre rises slightly above the station; local ski lifts are on the opposite side of the village.

Scuol, the Inn gorge and the Lower Engadin mountains

No. 10 · GR · 1250 m

Scuol

Lower Engadin's thermal-bath centre, with Motta Naluns above and National Park country nearby.

2 stays in today’s stack · RhB trains reach Scuol-Tarasp via the Vereina route. PostBus connections continue to Sent, Ftan, Tarasp, Guarda and National Park routes.