Around 3 h 15 by road and a border separate Malpensa airport from Sankt Moritz. On paper it is a transfer; in practice, with the right car and the right driver, it is one of the most beautiful drives in Europe — and the easiest way to start a winter in the Engadine.
The route, briefly
From Malpensa we drive to Lake Como and up to Chiavenna, cross into Switzerland at Castasegna and climb the Maloja Pass. The final stretch into the Engadine, past frozen lakes and pine forest, is one of the most beautiful drives in the Alps.
Timing it right
We aim to leave Malpensa within 45 minutes of your bags appearing. In winter, snow can slow the Maloja road, and our drivers check conditions from the moment your flight takes off. When it makes more sense, they take the alternative over the Julier Pass instead.
The right car for the mountains
We use S-Class or V-Class vehicles fitted with proper winter tyres and snow chains for this route — never an executive sedan on summer rubber. For groups arriving with skis, the V-Class is the sensible choice: up to seven seats and room for ski and boot bags.
Arriving at Badrutt's, Suvretta, or Kulm
Your driver knows each of the major hotels — where to drop, where to park, which doorman to ask for. By the time you step out of the car, your luggage is with the hotel staff, and the hardest part of your week is over.