St Moritz
St Moritz is one of Switzerland’s exclusive winter resorts, being both glitzy and fashionable and offering exceptional winter sporting facilities, excellent hotels, restaurants and bars. It is particularly famous for its Ice sports – in particular ‘Cresta’ and bobsleigh – both sports originated in St Moritz and the Cresta celebrates its 125 anniversary in the 2009- 2010 season. It is a cradle of winter tourism situated in the beautiful Engadine valley. St Moritz is one of the oldest and most famous winter resorts in the world. It has hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice and it has hosted European and World Championships (bobsleigh, bob skeleton and luge) a record 21 times.
Through a special relationship fostered with St Moritz over 25 years SYS are able to offer exclusive short breaks by providing the opportunity to take part in a unique ‘Ice Experience’ you will never forget! During an action packed 72 hours, you will be given the chance to experience; Bobsleigh and Bob Skeleton all on the St Moritz Olympic bobsleigh run under the expert tuition of Tony Wallington OBE – a bobsleigh Olympian from 2 Olympic Winter Games. Beginners in Bobsleigh and Bob Skeleton can expect to experience an adrenaline rush at the very top end of the scale; followed by an equivalent endorphin high! If that is not enough, we also include, the longest toboggan run in Switzerland from Preda to Bergun, and an optional horse sleigh ride around the beautiful St Moritz lakes. For those with a passion to ride the ‘Cresta Run’ on exceptional occasions this activity can also be included.
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The Challenges: St Moritz
During an action packed 72 hours, you will be given the chance to experience; the Bobsleigh and Bob Skeleton under the expert tuition of Tony Wallington OBE. Beginners in Bobsleigh and Bob Skeleton can expect to experience an adrenaline rush at the very top end of the scale