Mountain of Champions and PioneersThe Corviglia Ski Myth
Did you know that winter tourism was invented right here on Corviglia over 150 years ago? The first skiers were true pioneers. Today, Corviglia is one of the most renowned ski resorts in the world—known as the host of two Winter Olympics and numerous Ski World Cups.
from the cradle of winter tourismTo the Home of Championships
St. Moritz is undoubtedly one of the world's most renowned snow sports destinations: it is the numerous pioneering achievements that give you goosebumps. St. Moritz has a rich history in tourism that never loses its magic, no matter how often it is told.
Corviglia: Home of the World Ski Championships and the Olympics
In 1928, nearly a hundred years ago, the Winter Olympics kicked off in St. Moritz—the second Winter Olympics ever held at that time. A few years later, another extraordinary event took place: the first FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. In 1948, following World War II, the world’s best winter athletes gathered here on Corviglia for the Winter Olympics.
The Largest Sporting Events on Corviglia
- 1928: Winter Olympics in St. Moritz (the second Winter Olympics ever held)
- 1934: The first FIS Alpine World Ski Championships held in St. Moritz
- 1948: Winter Olympics at Corviglia in St. Moritz (the first Winter Olympics after the end of World War II)
- 1948: FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
- 1974: FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
- 2003: FIS Alpine World Ski Championships (the first major alpine event powered primarily by green electricity)
- 2017: The fifth FIS Alpine World Ski Championships held in St. Moritz