SCI CORVATCH

What SCI CORVATCH does

SCI CORVATCH operates the integrated Corvatsch Diavolezza Lagalb alpine resort in the Upper Engadin region of Canton Graubünden, Switzerland, through two privately held Swiss stock corporations: Corvatsch AG (founded 1963, headquartered in Silvaplana-Surlej) and Diavolezza Lagalb AG (founded June 1, 2017, headquartered in Pontresina following a peak-exchange transaction facilitated by the Niarchos family). The company runs mountain cableways, ski areas, hiking trails, gastronomy, and event operations across three connected destinations: Corvatsch (peak station at 3,303m, the highest in Graubünden) with 120km of pistes; Diavolezza (2,978m), a high-alpine glacier experience including the Berghaus Diavolezza hotel and an 8km glacier run; and Lagalb (2,898m), a challenging-piste winter mountain featuring Graubünden's steepest prepared slope at 86% gradient. Operational footprint includes 4 cable cars, 7 chairlifts, 6 ski lifts, 17 piste groomers, 10 winter restaurants, and year-round (365 days) lift service, with annual visitor volume above one million.

The business model combines a high-volume, distributed-customer revenue base across multiple streams: lift tickets and day passes, annual subscriptions (ENGADINcard 365 at CHF 1,285 adult for guests; PIZcard 365 at CHF 816 for regional residents), dynamic Snow-Deal pricing, Berghaus Diavolezza hotel accommodation (CHF 172-222/person/night for premium rooms), food and beverage across 10+ venues including Restaurant 3303 (Switzerland's highest restaurant), corporate Meetings & Incentives packages, weddings, parking, and ancillary experiences such as the VR Glacier Experience, ORMA Whisky distillery at 3,303m, Club 8848 challenge, Via Gastronomica culinary hike, and a B2B tour-operator portal. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through valley-station ticket offices, the proprietary online shop (shop.corvatsch-diavolezza.ch), annual pass programs, and the Ikon Pass global network, with no third-party reseller dependence.

The technology stack combines physical cableway infrastructure (continuously modernized, including 1997 and 2008 cable car upgrades, the 2016/2017 Curtinella six-seat chairlift, and the 2024 halfpipe for the FIS Freestyle World Championships 2025) with a Mountain Guide Progressive Web App for real-time operations information, VR-based visitor experiences at Diavolezza, and Payyo-powered e-commerce. The company operates as a destination resort monetizing the full visitor journey (transport, accommodation, F&B, events, retail, and ancillary experiences) rather than a single-product cableway operator, with partnership integration into the regional Engadin St. Moritz Mountains network and the international Ikon Pass ecosystem as primary distribution anchors.

Name

SCI CORVATCH

Legal name

Corvatsch AG

Website

https://corvatsch-diavolezza.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SCI CORVATCH operates the Corvatsch Diavolezza Lagalb alpine resort in Swiss Graubünden through two private stock corporations, running cableways, 152km of pistes, the Berghaus Diavolezza hotel at 2,978m, and 10 restaurants across three mountain destinations for leisure skiers, hikers, families, and corporate event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alpine Mountain Resort Operations

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Tour Operators (561520), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAAAJAB

Ski Areas & Lift Operations (Independent Mountains)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities)

SECONDARYTHAGAAAJ

Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAAAAAK

Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Amusement Parks & Theme Parks

SECONDARYTHAAAJAD

Guided Backcountry & Off-Piste Services (Ski Touring, Splitboarding, Heli/Cat Skiing)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities)

SECONDARYTHAAAJAI

Mountain Safety & Patrol Services (Avalanche Training, Rescue, Medical)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities)

Keywords

• Mountain cable car operations
• Alpine ski resort
• Mountain hospitality services
• Ski lift infrastructure
• Winter sports destination

Headquarters

HQ city

Silvaplana-Surlej

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ski passes and lift tickets: Day tickets, multi-day passes, and annual subscriptions for unlimited alpine transportation including Corvatsch, Diavolezza, and Lagalb resort areas
2. Berghaus Diavolezza hotel accommodation: Hotel rooms at 2,978m altitude including double rooms (Classic/Plus), family rooms (2-4 beds), group rooms (6 beds), and dormitory accommodations (16 beds) with dinner packages
3. Food and beverage: Restaurant and dining services across 10+ venues including Restaurant 3303 (Switzerland's highest restaurant), Berghaus Diavolezza, Alpetta, Kuhstall, and various mountain huts serving regional Swiss cuisine
4. Events and group activities: Corporate events (VIP Snow Night, ski races), weddings at Berghaus, meetings and incentives packages, and activity bookings including guided tours
5. Parking services: Covered and outdoor parking at valley stations, with paid parking at Corvatsch Surlej and free parking at Diavolezza, Lagalb, and Furtschellas

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCI CORVATCH (operating as Corvatsch Diavolezza Lagalb) operates three interconnected alpine mountain destinations in the Upper Engadin region of the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland: Corvatsch (peak at 3,303m, the highest in the canton), Diavolezza (high-alpine glacier area), and Lagalb (expert ski mountain). The offering centers on cable car and ski lift transportation, 152 km of groomed pistes, 80+ km of hiking trails, the Berghaus Diavolezza mountain hotel at 2,978m, ten mountain restaurants, the Corvatsch Park freestyle facility, and experience products including night skiing, glacier hiking, via ferrata climbing, and corporate events.

Product overview

SCI CORVATCH operates three interconnected mountain destinations in the Upper Engadin region of the Swiss Alps: Corvatsch (3,303m peak — the highest in Graubünden), Diavolezza (high-alpine glacier experience at 2,978m), and Lagalb (expert ski mountain at 2,898m). The portfolio includes ski resort operations with 120km of pistes at Corvatsch and 32km at Diavolezza/Lagalb, the Berghaus Diavolezza mountain hotel at 2,978m, Corvatsch Park (one of the largest snow parks in the Alps with halfpipe), the Mountain Guide Progressive Web App for real-time slope/lift information, the VR Glacier Experience visitor center, dining across 10 mountain restaurants, annual pass products (ENGADINcard 365, PIZcard 365), dynamic pricing (Snow-Deal), and event offerings including Snow Night, ski races, corporate incentives, and mountain weddings. The offering spans both winter (skiing, snowboarding, ski touring, freestyle competitions) and summer seasons (hiking, climbing, glacier tours, mountain biking). Ticketing is managed via a proprietary online shop (shop.corvatsch-diavolezza.ch) with payment processing through Payyo and major card networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ORMA Whisky: The highest whisky distillery in the world, located at 3303 meters on Corvatsch mountain.

Products and services

• Corvatsch Mountain Area Primary ski and hiking mountain with peak station at 3,303m (highest in Graubünden). Offers 120 km of pistes, powder snow until end of April, Snow Night illuminated slope, and year-round 360-degree panoramic views. Day tickets and multi-day passes sold to individual visitors.
• Diavolezza Mountain Area High-alpine glacier experience area with views of Piz Bernina and Piz Palü. Features an 8 km glacier run to Morteratsch, via ferratas at Piz Trovat, 32 km of pistes, and 30 km of hiking trails. Cable car access sold via day tickets.
• Lagalb Mountain Area Winter mountain for experienced snow sports enthusiasts seeking challenging slopes away from crowds. Home to the steepest prepared piste in Graubünden (86% gradient) and Kids Area Club 8848. Sold as a separate lift access product alongside Diavolezza.
• Berghaus Diavolezza Hotel Mountain hotel and restaurant at 2,978 m elevation offering double rooms (Classic/Plus), family rooms (2-4 beds), group rooms (6 beds), and dormitory accommodations (16 beds). Features outdoor Jacuzzi with panoramic Bernina views and is recognized by HotellerieSuisse as a snow sports and hiking hotel.
• ENGADINcard 365 Annual Pass Annual guest subscription pass valid for 365 days from purchase, granting unlimited access to all Upper Engadin lifts (350 km of pistes in winter, hiking trails in summer). Available in adult, youth (13-17), and child (6-12) tiers with optional auto-renewal at 5% discount.
• PIZcard 365 Annual Pass Annual subscription pass for residents and taxpayers of Upper Engadin municipalities, offering unlimited access to all lifts in the region with auto-renewal option and 5% renewal discount. Priced below ENGADINcard 365.
• Snow Night Event Weekly Friday evening event on Switzerland's longest illuminated ski slope (4.2 km). Night skiing with freshly prepared slopes; also available as private VIP Snow Night booking for corporate events.
• Sleep + Ski Package Combined Berghaus Diavolezza overnight stay with ski pass at CHF 55/day for the entire winter season, offering visitors bundled accommodation and lift access.
• Diavolezza Challenge Marked ski touring route with time measurement from Diavolezza valley to mountain station covering 890 vertical meters. Designed as a safe training area for ski tourers with baggage transport included. Adult ticket CHF 26.50.
• Via Gastronomica Culinary Hike Culinary hiking experience from Furtschellas middle station through Val Fex with stops at selected restaurants including Hotel Sonne Fex and Hotel Seraina. CHF 60/person with cable car or CHF 45/person without.
• Feuerzauber BBQ Experience BBQ experience at Sass Queder on Europe's highest BBQ area at 3,065 m. Package includes picnic rucksack with grill meat, pretzels, salad, dessert, drinks, and firewood. CHF 90 for 2 persons.
• Glacier Hiking Palü Guided glacier hike with Go Vertical Mountain Guides on Piz Palü glacier, including cable car ticket. Available for children from age 8; from CHF 110 per person.
• Glacier Experience Diavolezza Guided glacier experience on Pers Glacier with certified mountain guide. From CHF 99 per person, including the cable car ride.
• ORMA Whisky Distillery Tour Distillery tours at the world's highest whisky distillery at 3,303 m on Corvatsch mountain station. Offered as part of the summer experience program.
• Meetings & Incentives Corporate Events Corporate event services including VIP Snow Night private slope bookings, ski races for companies, and seminar facilities at the VR Glacier Experience center with modern IT infrastructure.
• Mountain Weddings Wedding ceremonies at Berghaus Diavolezza accommodating up to 100 guests, with outdoor terrace or indoor options. Catering and overnight accommodation in mountain rooms available.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rhätische Bahn (RhB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bernina Diavolezza Express package combines RhB train journeys through UNESCO World Heritage Albula/Bernina line with Diavolezza cable car access. Partnership enables seamless rail-to-lift experience for visitors traveling from various locations.
• Go Vertical Mountain Guides (Bergsteigerschule Pontresina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified mountain guides providing all guided experiences from Berghaus Diavolezza including glacier hiking, alpine climbing tours, and ski touring instruction. Partnership ensures safety and quality for high-altitude activities.
• Swiss Ski School Corvatsch-PontresinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial ski and snowboard school operating at Corvatsch and Furtschellas, providing lessons for all levels and children's programs including Snowli's Kinderland at Cristins beginners area.
• Regional hotel partners (Kulm Hotel, Kronenhof, Hotel Seraina, etc.)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as 'Our family' - regional hotel partners in Upper Engadin for cross-promotion and package deals. Includes Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, Kronenhof Pontresina, Hotel Seraina Sils, and regional municipalities.
• Engadin St. Moritz Mountains AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperational partnership after 2017 peak exchange between Corvatsch AG and Corviglia/Piz Nair ski areas. Enables unified ski region with combined 350 km of pistes under ENGADINcard 365 pass.
• Private ski instructors St. MoritzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfo-point at Lagalb valley station offering private ski instruction for off-piste skiing on La Rösa firn run, complementing Go Vertical services at Diavolezza.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Lenzerheide Bergbahnen AG: Operator of the Arosa-Lenzerheide ski connection in Graubünden with two mountain areas, ski school partnerships, gastronomy, and year-round experiences. Directly comparable mid-sized Swiss mountain resort operator with multi-season offerings.
• Arosa Bergbahnen AG: Graubünden-based Swiss ski lift operator offering winter skiing, summer hiking, gastronomy, and events. Similar regional Alpine operator profile with comparable revenue mix from tickets, F&B, and ancillary mountain activities.
• Davos Klosters Mountains: Major Swiss Alpine ski operator managing multiple mountains (Jakobshorn, Parsenn, Madrisa, Rinerhorn, Schatzalp) in Graubünden. Closely comparable lift-and-piste operating model, year-round positioning, gastronomy, events, and mountain lodging product mix serving international guests.
• Zermatt Bergbahnen AG: Premium Swiss ski and cable car operator at the Matterhorn, with year-round skiing, mountain gastronomy, and high-altitude experiences. Directly comparable business model and premium-international positioning; competes for the same global high-end Alpine visitor.
• Saastal Bergbahnen AG: Swiss ski and cable car operator in car-free Saas-Fee with year-round skiing on the Fee glacier. Comparable mid-sized operator with similar reliance on glacier/high-altitude experiences, mountain gastronomy, and international tourism.
• Verbier / Téléverbier SA: Operator of the Verbier ski area in Valais, part of the 4 Vallées system. Comparable premium Swiss lift operator with high-altitude terrain, international clientele, mountain restaurants, and event programming.
• Compagnie du Mont-Blanc: Major French Alpine cable car and ski operator across Chamonix Mont-Blanc resorts. Closely comparable European cable car / ski lift / mountain tourism operator competing for the same international premium visitor.
• Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad: Swiss ski and mountain resort operator managing multiple interconnected ski areas with year-round tourism, gastronomy, and events in the Bernese Oberland. Comparable multi-mountain lift operator structure serving an international premium clientele.
• Engadin St. Moritz Mountains AG: Operates the neighboring Corviglia/Piz Nair ski areas in the same Upper Engadin region. Direct operational and commercial partner via the ENGADINcard 365 unified pass (350 km of pistes), and the entity that received Corviglia facilities in the 2017 peak exchange. Same geography, same customer base, comparable lift and piste infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Jungfraubahn Holding AG: Swiss-listed operator of the Jungfraujoch–Top of Europe railway and surrounding Bernese Oberland ski areas. Larger and more diversified (railway,观光, ski) but operates the same broad category of mountain cableway/cable car experiences in the Swiss Alps, with similar visitor economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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