The map
Grisons places worth staying for.
Arosa, Flims, Laax and the Engadin villages: practical local guides for the mountains, water, culture and longer stays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.