CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER. Foto: Filip Zuan St. Moritz Tourismus

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1 CRESTA PALACE SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS 2018 WELCOME TO THE ENGADINE MOUNTAIN SUMMER Foto: Filip Zuan St. Moritz Tourismus

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

3 THIS IS PART OF YOUR CRESTA PALACE 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 walking excursions Minibar Pillow menu Tesla and multi-charging station Daily cake buffet Bike-in - bike-out Public transport and mountain railways included (from 2 nights onward) Bike hire (depending on availability, e-bike rentals against a fee) Free WiFi Foto: Filip Zuan St. Moritz Tourismus swiss-image.ch/markus Greber

4 TIME TO RELAX LET GO OF YOUR CARES AT THE «VITA PURA» SPA Holistic relaxation is at the heart of our «vita pura» programmes. The Spa area with its adjacent panoramic pool offers recreation and treatment for body and soul on 1,200 m 2. Find active regeneration by absorbing tranquillity and space. Fragrant essences well-being in soothing atmosphere. Experience incomparable moments of calm with our wide range of options: Finnish sauna Sanarium Cristallo Livello Blu Square Corallium Vitality showers Plunge pool Open-air garden Kneipp basin Solarium Spa Suite with Sanarium and Rasul bath The Cresta Palace Spa menu comprises classic massages, body and face treatments. Our Spa Manager Anne-Cathrin Löffler and her team are happy to advise you. For further details about the «vita pura» Spa pleas go to our Spa brochure

5 ACTIVITY CENTER EVERYTHING FROM ONE SOURCE The «staziun da basa» is our competence centre for outdoor activities. Unique in its approach, it offers an all-round comprehensive service for engaging in sport activities in the Engadine. The rooms are meeting point and centre for all activities, advice and instruction, for the coaching of groups and individuals. Every hotel room has at its disposal a secure locker 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! Each week a programme of brand-new activities awaits you, such as, for instance, bike tours, stand-up paddling, goat trekking, rock-climbing, sailing or fun games. Our activity coach Andrea Solinger is happy to support you in the planning of tours, excursions or a training programme with is tailor-made for you, combining fitness and relaxation in perfect measure.

6 MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS & PUBLIC TRANS- PORT INCLUDED CAN T BEAT IT There are no limits to your personal mobility in the Engadine mountain summer! From the 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 region Engadin St. Moritz. Post Bus, Engadin Bus, Rhaetian Railway and 13 mountain railways and cable cars will take you to your destination. inclusive* swiss-image.ch/romano Salis

7 THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE RECOMMENDED ENGADINE EXCURSIONS Summer has much to offer. We have put together a small selection of recommended excursions for you: VIA GASTRONOMICA A HIKING MENU IN 3 COURSES Your itinerary of culinary delights starts at the Restaurant La Chüdera on Furtschellas. Through flowering alpine meadows and with a panoramic view of lakes a hiking trail will take you down to the Fextal, where the main course awaits you at the Hotel Sonne Fex. Via Fex Platta and down the wildly romantic gorge track you will reach Sils Maria. On the idyllic village square, the restaurant La Passarella will serve you a homemade dessert. SHIP AHOY SCHEDULED BOAT SERVICE AT 1,800 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL On Europe s highest scheduled ship line one can cross Silsersee effortlessly, disembark at Plaun da Lej or Maloja boat stations and navigate past places of historic interest such as the Chastè peninsula, a place of inspiration for Friedrich Nietzsche. For further information about these and other excursions just contact the reception at the Cresta Palace or click on swiss-image.ch/markus Greber swiss-image.ch/robert Bösch

8 FAMILY TIME AT THE CRESTA PALACE AND THEIR EYES WILL SHINE The mountain summer in the Engadine is full of exciting family activities. Here are some of the highlights for you: «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 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 «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 swiss-image.ch/andrea Badrutt

9 CULINARUM AT THE CRESTA PALACE MOUNTAIN AIR GIVES YOU AN APPETITE Often it is the small things in life which make it worthwhile. This is why we always serve the exquisite delicacies from the Cresta Palace kitchen with a smile, since first-class service and active hospitality are our motto throughout. At the Grand Restaurant, at Giacomo's Ristorante, at the Palace Bar, in the Art Nouveau Lounge or in the Conservatory. What constitutes a real Culinarium? We believe it is all about you and your well-being here at the Cresta Palace. GIACOMO S RISTORANTE ITALIANITÀ IN CELERINA Wonderfully relaxed, this restaurant receives its guests with muted colours and lights. A restaurant for moments of total well-being: benvenuto al Giacomo s. Seasonal, fresh Mediterranean cuisine with an Italian touch sets the tone in this à la carte Restaurant. GRAND RESTAURANT The Grande Dame of the Cresta Palace receives her guests in a generous and very elegant atmosphere. The mood of noblesse is enhanced by the imposing, glittering Swarovski chandeliers which steep the room in a warm, shimmering light. At the Grand Restaurant guests dine in style. Enjoy a varied menu selecting from tempting options TIME OFF IN THE ART NOUVEAU LOUNGE OR IN THE CONSERVATORY At the Cresta Palace you will find a place that feels private when you need it: our Conservatory or the Art Nouveau lounge offer perfect retreats for a quiet meeting with friends or a short business talk. Every afternoon a fantastic cake buffet awaits you free of charge for hotel guests.

10 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 and overnight stays including breakfast Daily 3-course dinner with water, tea & coffee Various workshops with Nora & Simon Use of mountain railways and public transport 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 CHF 690 per person in double room Foto: Filip Zuan St. Moritz Tourismus

11 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 sorts, 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 alongside clear green lakes or discovering the numerous trails across the unique alpine mountain surrounding. Package from overnight stays (arrival on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday) Copious breakfast buffet 1 «Sportler» 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 transport Free entrance to our 1,200 m 2 «vita pura» Spa Use of our «staziun da basa» with bike garage and expert advice from CHF 460 per person swiss-image.ch/christof Sonderegger

12 Foto: Filip Zuan St. Moritz Tourismus BIKE ELDORADO ENGADINE Over 400 kilometres of single tracks with the «WM Flow Trail», the «Foppettas Flow Trail» and the «Corviglia Flow Trail» as highlights. A sensation of gliding, through waves and turns, almost like floating on powdery snow. 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 Around 400 participants are expected for this UCI-listed race in the breathtaking scenery of the Engadine. 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. 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. THE 17 TH 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. swiss-image.ch/romano Salis

13 BIKE-SPECIAL Everything a biker s heart desires and a lot of Engadine into the bargain! Package from for 2 7 nights Overnight stay including breakfast 1 «Sportler» massage of 25 minutes 10% on all further spa treatments Ticket for the use of public transport and mountain railways, incl. bike transport from CHF 275 per person SKILLS & TRAILS ENGADINE Improve your technique and apply your newly-acquired skills directly in the natural surroundings of the Engadine. Packages: (E-Bike) (Mixed) (Mixed and Ladies) 3 overnight stays including breakfast 3 days bike coaching, guided tours where the newly-acquired skills can be applied from CHF 585 per person ENDURO SHUTTLE DAYS PUMP N RIDE Only the best trails from top of Piz Nair down to Tirano and up with mountain railways/ cable cars or the shuttle service to save strength. Package from overnight stays including breakfast Guide for 3 days Shuttle service all Saturday Transport from hotel to mountain railway valley station in the mornings from CHF 915 per person ALL BIKE PACKAGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Free-of-charge access to our 1,200 m 2 «vita pura» Spa Free-of-charge laundry service for your functional sportswear Use of our «staziun da basa» with bike garage and expert advice

14 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 present you with a few highlights: SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS IN THE ENGADINE SPOILT FOR CHOICE 11 th FESTIVAL DA JAZZ THE ORIGINAL, OFTEN COPIED, NEVER MATCHED 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 7 th 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 More information at 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

15 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 overnight stays including breakfast 1 day Tesla hire 1 day e-bike hire 1 picnic Use of mountain railways and public transport Free entrance to our 1,200 m 2 «vita pura» Spa Free mountain bike hire in our «staziun da basa» (on request) Use of our «staziun da basa» and expert advice Daily cake buffet swiss-image.ch/christof Sonderegger from CHF 480 per person

16 GOLF IN THE ENGADINE SO GREAT, EVEN THE BALLS TRAVEL FARTHER! The ENGADINE GOLF CLUB is the oldest golf club in the country and celebrates its 125-year anniversary in Whether beginner or pro, all golf aficionados are made very welcome here 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 Foto: Gian Giovanoli Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG

17 THE GOLF HIT TEE UP, HIT YOUR DRIVE AND ENJOY Samedan, since 1893, or Zuoz-Madulain, since Framed by a fantastic mountain scenery both courses have everything for perfect Alpine golfing pleasure. Package from overnight stays including breakfast 2 green fees for the golf courses in Samedan and/or Zuoz Madulain 1 sports massage of 25 minutes Use of mountain railways Use of public transport Free entrance to our 1,200 m 2 «vita pura» Spa Free mountain bike hire in our «staziun da basa» (on request) Use of our «staziun da basa» and expert advice Daily cake buffet Foto: Gian Giovanoli Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG 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, August Autumn Golf Week & Senior¹s Golf Trophy A colour symphony in yellow and red, 6 9 September

18 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 1 detoxifying body wrap with Alpine herbs (25 mins) 1 Balance whole-body massage (50 mins) 1 vitalising facial treatment «Sanfte Bergwelt» CHF 300 per person CRESTA PALACE DELUXE 1 vitalising massage with herbal stamps (50 mins) 1 purifying facial treatment «Reine Bergluft» 1 relaxing massage with scented candles (50 mins) CHF 350 per person TIME FOR RECREATION AND PURE INDULGENCE OUR ADD-ON PACKAGES BEAUTY & RELAX 1 detoxifying massage (50 mins) 1 regenerating facial massage «Alpen Anti-Aging» (80 mins) 1 relaxing Spa manicure CHF 370 per person SHORT TIME-OUT 1 facial treatment «Reine Bergluft» 1 massage with scented oil CHF 225 per person

19 Foto: Gian Giovanoli Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG WINTER MAGIC 2018/2019 THE WHITE SPLENDOUR RETURNS 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 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.

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