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CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER
CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018
                   WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE
                   MOUNTAIN SUMMER

Foto: Filip Zuan © St. Moritz Tourismus
CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER
Dear Friends of the Cresta Palace

The Engadine mountain summer is               Culinary highlights, created in the
here, refreshing and rejuvenating.            Cresta Palace kitchen and tempting
It stretches from the incomparable            wellness and treatment programmes
spring splendour of alpine flowers to         from the «vita pura» Spa guarantee
the Indian Summer in autumn which             your recreation and enjoyment.
brings utter delight with its array of
colours and its unique light. This display    A word of recommendation: take your
of nature, second to none, offers a lot       time for the mountain summer – it is
of variety and the perfect backdrop for       well worth it! From two nights on the
active relaxation with hiking, golf, yoga,    use of all mountain railways and public
re-charging your batteries at the shores      transport in the Upper Engadine is
of a mystical mountain lake or hanging        free, including the transport of your
out leisurely in an idyllic hotel park.       bike and your four-legged friend, and
A number of exclusive events, in the          of course fresh mountain spring water
area of sports, lifestyle or culture,         and invigorating alpine air.
bring real variety to the summer.
                                              We are happy to recommend our
112 years of hospitality, a lot of Art        mountain summer packages to you!
Nouveau charm, two restaurants, a sun
terrace, cake buffet and minibar are          See you soon, best wishes from
included in our services. Tennis courts       Celerina
and the historic village centre of
Celerina are directly at our hotel
doorstep and the Lej da Staz, perfect         Kai W. Ulrich
for a daily dip in its clear waters, is the   and the Cresta Palace Team
distance of an easy walk away.
CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER
TH IS IS PART OF
YO UR C RES TA
PA L ACE DEAL

These are the inclusive services
for you, all summer long:

· Access to the «vita pura» Spa
· Weekend programme with
  activities organised by the
  «staziun da basa» such as, for
  instance, bike tours, nordic       Foto: Filip Zuan © St. Moritz Tourismus

  walking excursions
· Minibar
· Pillow menu
· Tesla and multi-charging station
· Daily cake buffet
· Bike-in - bike-out
· Public transpor t and mountain
  railways included (from 2 nights
  onward)
· Bike hire (depending on avail-
  ability, e-bike rentals against
  a fee)
· Free WiFi

                                     swiss-image.ch/Markus Greber
CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER
TIME TO R E LA X – LE T GO O F YO U R C A R E S AT T H E « V I TA P U R A » S PA

 Holistic relaxation is at    ·   Vitality showers
 the heart of our «vita       ·   Plunge pool
 pura» programmes.            ·   Open-air garden
 The Spa area with its        ·   Kneipp basin
 adjacent panoramic pool      ·   Solarium
 offers recreation and        ·   Spa Suite with Sana-
 treatment for body and           rium and Rasul bath
 soul on 1,200 m2. Find
 active regeneration by
 absorbing tranquillity and   The Cresta Palace Spa
 space. Fragrant essences     menu comprises classic
 – well-being in soothing     massages, body and face
 atmosphere. Experience       treatments. Our Spa
 incomparable moments         Manager Anne-Cathrin
 of calm with our wide        Löffler and her team are
 range of options:            happy to advise you.

 ·   Finnish sauna            For further details about
 ·   Sanarium Cristallo       the «vita pura» Spa pleas
 ·   Livello Blu              go to our Spa brochure
 ·   Square
 ·   Corallium
CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER
ACT IVITY C ENT E R –
E V ERYTHIN G FROM ON E SOURCE
The «staziun da basa» is our                   Each week a programme of brand-new
competence centre for outdoor                  activities awaits you, such as, for
activities. Unique in its approach, it         instance, bike tours, stand-up paddling,
offers an all-round comprehensive              goat trekking, rock-climbing, sailing or
service for engaging in spor t activities in   fun games. Our activity coach Andrea
the Engadine. The rooms are meeting            Solinger is happy to suppor t you in the
point and centre for all activities, advice    planning of tours, excursions or a
and instruction, for the coaching of           training programme with is tailor-made
groups and individuals. Every hotel            for you, combining fitness and relaxation
room has at its disposal a secure locker       in perfect measure.
which is aired and equipped with an
electronic locking system. You may use
our video-monitored bike garage, a
wash station, a workshop and enjoy
direct access to the Engadine bike
routes and trails, bike-in – bike-out!
CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER
There are no limits to your
                                               personal mobility in the Engadine
MOU NTAIN RA I LWAYS & P UB L I C T R A NS-    mountain summer! From the
     PORT I N CLUD E D – C A N’ T B E AT I T   second night at our hotel the use of
                                               public transport and mountain
                                               railways, including the transport of
                                               your bike and your four-legged
                                               friend, is free of charge in the       inclusive *
                                               region Engadin St. Moritz. Post Bus,
                                               Engadin Bus, Rhaetian Railway and
                                               13 mountain railways and cable cars
                                               will take you to your destination.

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CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER
TH ER E IS S O MU CH TO SE E –
RECO MMEN DED E N GA D I N E E XCU R S I O NS

Summer has much to offer. We have put         SHIP AHOY –
together a small selection of recom-          SCHEDULED BOAT SERVICE AT
mended excursions for you:                    1,800 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL
                                              On Europe’s highest scheduled ship line
VIA GASTRONOMICA –                            one can cross Silsersee effor tlessly,
A HIKING MENU IN 3 COURSES                    disembark at Plaun da Lej or Maloja
Your itinerary of culinary delights star ts   boat stations and navigate past places of   swiss-image.ch/Markus Greber

at the Restaurant La Chüdera on               historic interest such as the Chastè        swiss-image.ch/Robert Bösch
Fur tschellas. Through flowering alpine       peninsula, a place of inspiration for
meadows and with a panoramic view of          Friedrich Nietzsche.
lakes a hiking trail will take you down to
the Fextal, where the main course
awaits you at the Hotel Sonne Fex. Via        For fur ther information about these and
Fex Platta and down the wildly romantic       other excursions just contact the
gorge track you will reach Sils Maria. On     reception at the Cresta Palace or click
the idyllic village square, the restaurant    on www.engadin.stmoritz.ch
La Passarella will serve you a home-
made desser t.
CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER
FA M ILY TIME AT THE CRE STA PA L AC E –          The mountain summer in the Engadine is full of exciting
                                                            family activities. Here are some of the highlights for you:
                     A N D THE I R E YE S W I LL S H I NE
                                                            «ENGADINER FERIEN(S)PASS» (HOLIDAY PASS) –
                                                            READY, STEADY, FUN!
                                                            Around 100 programmes from 9 July to 19 August are listed
                                                            in the «Engadiner Ferien(s)pass», containing among its many
                                                            activities joy and fun for little pizza bakers, climbers, explorers
                                                            and painters in their summer holidays. Open to all children
                                                            from 5 to 16 this pass, which gives access to all activities,
                                                            costs exactly CHF 25.– For further information see
                                                            www.engadin.stmoritz.ch/ferienspass

                                                            ROPE PARK PONTRESINA – ACTION PUR!
                                                            The rope park in Pontresina gets everyone moving: balancing,
                                                            rolling, bobbing, climbing, crawling. A playful physical challenge
                                                            for people from 4 years and older. Please find details of the
                                                            rope park at
                                                            www.govertical.ch/hochseilgarten-pontresina

                                                            «KLAPPERLAPAPP» – FESTIVAL OF STORIES
                                                            AND FAIRY TALES
                                                            From 6 to 7 October 2018 in the Taiswald, Pontresina: tales
                                                            of wood fairies, far-away worlds, adventure and heroic deeds.
                                                            Linard Bardill and other storytellers make tales and fables
                                                            come alive. For tickets see www.klapperlapapp.ch

swiss-image.ch/Andrea Badrutt
CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER
C UL INARU M AT THE CRE STA PA LAC E –
MO UNTAIN A IR GI VE S YOU A N A P PE T I T E

Often it is the small things in life which   GRAND RESTAURANT
make it worthwhile. This is why we always    The Grande Dame of the Cresta Palace
serve the exquisite delicacies from the      receives her guests in a generous and
Cresta Palace kitchen with a smile, since    very elegant atmosphere. The mood of
first-class service and active hospitality   noblesse is enhanced by the imposing,
are our motto throughout. At the Grand       glittering Swarovski chandeliers which
Restaurant, at Giacomo's Ristorante,         steep the room in a warm, shimmering
at the Palace Bar, in the Art Nouveau        light. At the Grand Restaurant guests
Lounge or in the Conservatory. What          dine in style. Enjoy a varied menu –
constitutes a real Culinarium? We believe    selecting from tempting options
it is all about you and your well-being
here at the Cresta Palace.                   TIME OFF IN THE
                                             ART NOUVEAU LOUNGE OR IN
GIACOMO’S RISTORANTE –                       THE CONSERVATORY
ITALIANITÀ IN CELERINA                       At the Cresta Palace you will find a
Wonderfully relaxed, this restaurant         place that feels private when you need
receives its guests with muted colours       it: our Conservatory or the Ar t
and lights. A restaurant for moments of      Nouveau lounge offer perfect retreats
total well-being: benvenuto al Giaco-        for a quiet meeting with friends or a
mo’s. Seasonal, fresh Mediterranean          shor t business talk. Every afternoon a
cuisine with an Italian touch sets the       fantastic cake buffet awaits you – free of
tone in this à la car te Restaurant.         charge for hotel guests.
CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER
YOGA SUMMER RETREAT
                                          AND ATHLETICFLOW WITH
                                          NORA & SIMON
                                          Accompany Nora and Simon on a journey to a
                                          healthy life and recreation. Find your inner peace,
                                          be active and recharge your batteries. Daily yoga
                                          sessions, Athleticflow workouts and functional
                                          fitness workouts. This all-well package also contains
                                          a food workshop for healthy eating by Nora and a
                                          lot of time to enjoy nature and the fresh Engadine
                                          mountain air.

                                          Package from 22.06. – 24.06.2018 and
                                          		           24.08. – 26.08.2018

                                          · 2 overnight stays including breakfast
                                          · Daily 3-course dinner with water, tea & coffee
                                          · Various workshops with Nora & Simon
                                          · Use of mountain railways and public transpor t
                                          · Free entrance at the «vita pura» Spa
                                          · Free mountain bike hire in our «staziun da basa»
                                            (on request)
                                          · Daily cake buffet plus fresh fruit & snacks

                                          from CHF 770          per person in single room
                                          from C H F 6 9 0      per person in double room

Foto: Filip Zuan © St. Moritz Tourismus
HIKING – UP TO THE END
OF THE ENGADINe
«WE LIVE IN A FAST-PACED SOCIETY. WALKING
SLOWS US DOWN.»
                        (ROBERT SWEETGALL)

The high mountain valley of the Upper Engadin
boasts 580 km of hiking trails of all sor ts, making it a
true paradise for hikers. Hiking is a great way to get
up close and personal with the stunning contrasts
of the natural world – whether simply strolling along-
side clear green lakes or discovering the numerous
trails across the unique alpine mountain surrounding.

Package from 15.06. – 11.10.2018
· 3 overnight stays (arrival on Sunday, Monday
  or Tuesday)
· Copious breakfast buffet
· 1 «Spor tler» massage of 50 minutes
· 1 guided hiking tour according to the weekly
  programme
· 1 hiking bag and biking poles (hiring equipment)
· 2 picnics for 2 hiking days
· Use of public transpor t
· Free entrance to our 1,200 m2 «vita pura» Spa
· Use of our «staziun da basa» with bike garage
  and exper t advice

from   CH F 460        per person

                                                            swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger
Foto: Filip Zuan © St. Moritz Tourismus

                                                              Over 400 kilometres of single tracks with the «WM Flow Trail», the «Fop-
                                                              pettas Flow Trail» and the «Corviglia Flow Trail» as highlights. A sensation
                                                              of gliding, through waves and turns, almost like floating on powdery snow.
                           BIK E ELDO RA D O E N GA D I N E   If it is leisurely riding and enjoying the unique Alpine scenery you are after,
                                                              then the varied routes along the Upper Engadine Lake Plateau are your best
                                                              guess – biking fun guaranteed!

                                                              FAST, ATHLETIC, AMBITIOUS – ENGADIN BIKE GIRO
                                                              The third staging of the «Vaude Engadin Bike Giro» will take place from 29
                                                              June to 1 July 2018. Around 400 participants are expected for this UCI-listed
                                                              race in the breathtaking scenery of the Engadine.
                                                              www.engadin-bike-giro.com

                                                              ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAILS GAMES – ONE FOR THE TEAM
                                                              Ride trails within a set time limit – while having a great time. This is no
                                                              contradiction! The most complete mountain bike team will win after three
                                                              days and a variety of competitions. www.mountains.ch

                                                              PIZ NAIR SUNRISE – IT BELONGS TO EVERYONE
                                                              The unbelievably beautiful sunrise in the Engadine, at over 3000 m a.s.l.
                                                              Before dawn, take the cable car up to Piz Nair and experience the sunrise
                                                              and a lavish breakfast buffet in the restaurant on top.
                                                              www.sunrise-piznair.ch

                                                              THE 17TH NATIONAL PARK BIKE MARATHON
                                                              Four different routes take 2,000 bikers through the region of the National
                                                              Park. Again on 25 August, save the date. www.bike-marathon.com

                                                                                                                                    swiss-image.ch/Romano Salis
BIKE-SPECIAL                                  SKILLS & TRAILS ENGADINE
Everything a biker’s hear t desires and a     Improve your technique and apply your
lot of Engadine into the bargain!             newly-acquired skills directly in the natural
                                              surroundings of the Engadine.
Package from 15.06. – 12.10.2018
for 2 – 7 nights                              Packages:
                                              05. – 08.07.2018 (E-Bike)
·   Overnight stay including breakfast
                                              19. – 22.07.2018 (Mixed)
·   1 «Spor tler» massage of 25 minutes
                                              02. – 05.08.2018 (Mixed and Ladies)
·   10% on all fur ther spa treatments
·   Ticket for the use of public transpor t   · 3 overnight stays including breakfast
    and mountain railways, incl. bike         · 3 days bike coaching, guided tours where
    transpor t                                  the newly-acquired skills can be applied
from   CH F 275         per person            from   CHF 5 8 5      per person

ENDURO SHUTTLE DAYS
– PUMP N‘RIDE                                  ALL BIKE PACKAGES
Only the best trails from top of Piz Nair      INCLUDE THE
down to Tirano – and up with mountain          FOLLOWING SERVICES:
railways/ cable cars or the shuttle service
to save strength.                              • Free-of-charge access to our
                                                 1,200 m2 «vita pura» Spa
Package from 16.08. – 19.08.2018               • Free-of-charge laundry service for
30.08. – 02.09.2018                              your functional sportswear
·   3 overnight stays including breakfast      • Use of our «staziun da basa» with
·   Guide for 3 days                             bike garage and expert advice
·   Shuttle service all Saturday
·   Transpor t from hotel to mountain
    railway valley station in the mornings
from   CH F 915         per person
swiss-image.ch/Werner Knuessel

                                                                   The mountain summer in the Engadine is a true crucible
                                                                   of events. You take your pick; it is our pleasure to pre-
                                                                   sent you with a few highlights:

                   SUMMER HIGHLI GHTS I N THE E NG A D I NE –      11th FESTIVAL DA JAZZ – THE ORIGINAL,
                                                                   OFTEN COPIED, NEVER MATCHED
                                      SP OI LT F O R C H O I C E   Whether in the legendary Dracula Club, in the Sunnybar
                                                                   of the Kulm Hotel or out of doors chez «Hauser» – from
                                                                   5 July to 5 August 2018 you will experience the stars of
                                                                   the national and international jazz scene from close-up.
                                                                   Line-up, tickets und infos at www.festivaldajazz.ch

                                                                   7th TAVOLATA –
                                                                   THE LONGEST DINING TABLE IN THE ALPS
                                                                   Right in the middle of the pedestrian area of St. Moritz,
                                                                   at a stone pine table 400 metres long, people sit
                                                                   together and eat, drink, laugh, sing, dance and celebrate,
                                                                   from 26 to 29 July 2018. More information at
                                                                   www.tavolatastmoritz.ch

                                                                   CELERINA NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FESTIVAL –
                                                                   THE VILLAGE IS SHAKING
                                                                   Concerts in partner hotels, a ride with the jazz train or
                                                                   the traditional jazz parade right across Celerina. The
                                                                   Celerina New Orleans Jazz Festival from 17 to 19
                                                                   August 2018 – and the Cresta Palace as a partner hotel
                                                                   is at the centre of the action! Information and tickets at
                                                                   www.celerina-jazzfestival.ch
swiss-image.ch/Romano Salis

DISCOVER «E-GADINA» –
ELECTRIC MOBILITY AT
1,800 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL
A pleasant way to roam the Engadine – discover
the mountain summer in the Engadine on silent
wheels and with a lot of electric power. Let the
Tesla take you on an excursion over the various
alpine pass roads and visit the small towns in
neighbouring Italy, explore the Engadine mountain
trails and routes on an e-bike.
Package from 15.06. – 11.10.2018
· 3 overnight stays including breakfast              swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger
· 1 day Tesla hire
· 1 day e-bike hire
· 1 picnic
· Use of mountain railways and public transpor t
· Free entrance to our 1,200 m2 «vita pura» Spa
· Free mountain bike hire in our «staziun da basa»
  (on request)
· Use of our «staziun da basa» and exper t advice
· Daily cake buffet

from   CHF 480       per person
G O LF IN THE E N GA D I N E – SO   The ENGADINE GOLF CLUB is the oldest golf club in the
                                      country and celebrates its 125-year anniversary in 2018. Whether
G R EAT, EVEN THE B A LLS TRAVE L     beginner or pro, all golf aficionados are made very welcome here
                        FA RTHE R!    and they find absolutely everything the heart desires – unless it is
                                      crocodiles and palms they are after … A lively programme of
                                      tournaments offers a lot of sporting variety.

                                      The Cresta Palace is an Engadine Golf Hotel of the first hour –
                                      this means that you will always benefit from very attractive
                                      conditions on the Engadine golf courses.

                                      For further information on golf in the Engadine please check
                                      www.engadin-golf.ch

                                                                                                    Foto: Gian Giovanoli © Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG
THE GOLF HIT –
TEE UP, HIT YOUR DRIVE AND ENJOY

Samedan, since 1893, or Zuoz-Madulain, since 2003. Framed by a fantastic
mountain scenery both courses have everything for perfect Alpine golfing
pleasure.
Package from 15.06 –11.10.2018
·   3 overnight stays including breakfast
·   2 green fees for the golf courses in Samedan and/or Zuoz Madulain
·   1 spor ts massage of 25 minutes
·   Use of mountain railways
·   Use of public transpor t
·   Free entrance to our 1,200 m2 «vita pura» Spa
·   Free mountain bike hire in our «staziun da basa» (on request)
·   Use of our «staziun da basa» and exper t advice                                Foto: Gian Giovanoli © Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG
·   Daily cake buffet

from   CHF 545        per person

    GOLFING HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SUMMER
    The Engadine Amateur Championship Time for magic, 29 June – 1 July
    St. Moritz Gold Cup Hit your drive and enjoy, 5 – 8 July
    Cresta Palace Celerina Cup HAPPY GOLF with our in-house tournament, 8 August
    GolfersChoice(R) Engadin Pro AM Unlimited golfing pleasure, 26 – 28 August
    Autumn Golf Week & Senior¹s Golf Trophy A colour symphony in yellow and red,
    6 – 9 September
YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENRICH YOUR STAY AT OUR HOTEL
                                  WITH A RELAXING MASSAGE, A BEAUTY TREATMENT OR AN
                                  INDIVIDUAL TRAINING UNIT? THEN IT IS TIME TO BOOK ONE
                                  OF OUR ATTRACTIVE ADD-ON PACKAGES.

                                  ENGADINE ALPS                              CRESTA PALACE
                                  · 1 detoxifying body wrap with             DELUXE
                                    Alpine herbs (25 mins)
                                  · 1 Balance whole-body massage             · 1 vitalising massage with herbal
                                    (50 mins)                                  stamps (50 mins)
                                  · 1 vitalising facial treatment «Sanfte 		 · 1 purifying facial treatment «Reine
                                    Bergwelt»                                  Bergluft»
                                                                             · 1 relaxing massage with scented
                                  C H F 3 0 0 per person                       candles (50 mins)

                                                                             CHF 350         per person

                                  BEAUTY & RELAX                             SHORT TIME-OUT
                                  · 1 detoxifying massage (50 mins)         · 1 facial treatment «Reine
                                  · 1 regenerating facial massage «Alpen 		   Bergluft»
                                    Anti-Aging» (80 mins)                   · 1 massage with scented oil
                                  · 1 relaxing Spa manicure
TIME F OR RE CRE ATI ON A N D                                               C H F 2 2 5 per person
       PU R E I N D ULGE N CE –   C H F 3 7 0 per person
   OU R A D D -ON PACK AGE S
Foto: Gian Giovanoli © Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG

                                                    W I NT E R MAG I C 2 0 1 8 /2 0 1 9 –
                                                    T H E W H I T E S P L E ND O U R R E T U R NS

                                                     On 20 October 2018 the next winter season will officially take off in
                                                     the Engadine, with the first ski turns on powdery snow on Diavolezza,
                                                     at 2,978 m a.s.l. On 7 December 2018 the Cresta Palace will open its
                                                     hotel door to welcome you and another magic winter.

                                                     Your advantage: if you order your ski pass by the day of arrival at the
                                                     latest, it will cost you only CHF 38.–- per person and day. This hotel
                                                     ski pass offer is available from a minimum stay of two nights and
                                                     linked to the total length of your stay.

                                                     If you – for instance – book a short trip with 3 nights at our hotel,
                                                     you can purchase the hotel ski pass for 3 days at the price of
                                                     CHF 114.– per person.
Via Maistra 75 · CH-7505 Celerina / St. Moritz · +41 (0)81 836 56 56 · www.crestapalace.ch
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