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Pontresina Youth Hostel

"Cuntschett"
Via da la staziun 46
7504 Pontresina (GR)

Eu-label Hiq Quality-1 Steinbock-4

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Pontresina Youth Hostel is being partially renovated from 1 April onwards and will reopen for business on 23 June 2012. Reservations can be made by e-mail at: pontresina@youthhostel.ch or online. We recommend St. Moritz Youth Hostel as a nearby alternative.

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Staying in these magnificent mountain surroundings, with their myriad of contrasts, is a delightful and unforgettable experience. Cyclists can pick up supplies here, while hikers arrive from Alp Languard via the high-altitude trail and discover the breathtaking panorama. And when those taking part in the Engadine Ski Marathon catch sight of the large, red building they can breathe a sigh of relief: they've reached the halfway mark!

From eternal ice to the Cuntschett

The very name "Engadine" already stands for exciting adventure holidays, and the Cuntschett sport and leisure hostel offers you perfect, yet simple accommodation.
In summer, the Youth Hostel is an excellent starting point, whether you prefer simple walks or strenuous high alpine tours. In winter, it's located right next to the cross-country tracks and winter hiking paths, and is not far from the ski and toboggan runs.
The day room, with its small library and television corner, is an invitation to strike up conversation and make friends - just like the sun terrace or the open fire in the public family restaurant. Here, you should try one of the many flavours of ice cream or the home-made hazelnut tart.

In the evening, if you're looking for entertainment, Pontresina has a great deal to offer - ranging from cinemas to jazz bars and discos. Try a moonlight hike - or a run on the floodlit toboggan run. Naturally, the hostel is open round the clock to cater for night birds.

Member benefits

Your local discounts

(Available all the year round at the hostel reception)

  • 20% discount on admission charge Water Park “Bellavita”
  • Mountain railway included from two nights or more (only in Summer)
  • 10% discount at Pontresina Sports at the Cross Country Centre

Your member benefits

Getting here

By public transportOn the Rhaetian Railway, from the north via the Albula or Vereina tunnels, and from the south over the Bernina Pass (UNESCO world cultural heritage site) to Pontresina. The youth hostel lies alongside the station and the bus station.

By carFrom Samedan or St. Moritz in the direction of the Bernina Pass. Turn off in the direction of the station as you enter the village. Car parking near the youth hostel.

By wheelchair(Youth Hostel is located directly opposite Pontresina Railway Station, 30m)
Cross the Bahnhofsvorplatz, wheel down the ramp, and you’ve arrived!

Details

Open

  • 23 Jun 2012 - 23 Oct 2012
  • 01 Dec 2012 - 01 Apr 2013
  • 01 Jun 2013 - 20 Oct 2013
  • 07 Dec 2013 - 21 Apr 2014

Check-in

  • High season: 04.00-07.30 pm / 07.30-10.00 pm
  • Low season: 04.00-06.30 pm / 07.30-09.00 pm

Check-out

07.30-10.00 am

Accommodation

  • 14 rooms with 4 beds and washbasin
  • 13 rooms with 6 beds

A total of 130 beds. Showers/WC on the floor.

Catering

  • Breakfast buffet (incl.)
  • Varied evening meal (4-course-menu) with vegetarian alternative
  • Packed lunch
  • Self-service restaurant in winter
  • Special group menus on request

Infrastructure

  • Sub-divisible day room
  • TV corner
  • Reading room with library
  • Children's play corner
  • Bike, ski and waxing room
  • Drying and shoe room
  • Table tennis and table football
  • Sun terrace
  • Football pitch / half-pipe
  • Beachvolley field
  • Children's playground
  • Kiosk with souvenirs, snacks and drinks
  • Loan of hiking maps and games
  • Free luggage store
  • 21 car parking spaces for checked-in guests
  • Internet corner
  • Free WiFi