Passione Engadina 2026 - Italian classic cars in St. Moritz
From 27 to 30 August 2026, Passione Engadina celebrates its 15th anniversary, filling the Upper Engadin with Italian classic cars under this year's motto, The Italian Job.
The event
Ferraris, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos and Lancias built up to 1986 gather in St. Moritz for four days of driving and celebration. Rally stages sweep across the region's alpine passes, and the villages along the route fill with exhibitions, gala evenings and the unhurried spectacle of great cars being used as intended. Late August gives the event its light: warm days, clear air and open-top weather.
Highlights
Thursday 27 August: Ladies' Cup and Next Gen Cup. Friday 28 to Saturday 29 August: Julius Baer Challenge, the main rally. Sunday 30 August: closing gatherings in St. Moritz. The full programme is at passione-engadina.ch.
Where to watch from Hotel Schweizerhof
Sils Maria sits between Lake Sils and the Maloja Pass road, so rally stages regularly pass within sight of the village. Exhibition areas and start points in St. Moritz are 15 minutes away by car or Engadin Bus. The hotel team can point you to the day's best viewing spots. If British marques are more your tune, the British Classic Car Meeting opens the season each July.
Practical information
Dates: 27 to 30 August 2026
Base: St. Moritz, with rally stages across the Upper Engadin
Field: Italian classic cars built up to 1986
Spectating: free along the routes and in the villages
Programme: passione-engadina.ch
Plan your stay
Hotel Schweizerhof, a Faern Collection Hotel, places you on the quiet edge of the rally map. Watch the field thunder over the passes, then let the evening settle back to lake pace in Sils Maria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passione Engadina?
Passione Engadina is a four-day celebration of Italian classic cars based in St. Moritz. Ferraris, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos and Lancias built up to 1986 gather for rally stages across the region's alpine passes, exhibitions and gala evenings. The 2026 edition is the 15th anniversary and runs under the motto The Italian Job.
When is Passione Engadina 2026, and what happens on each day?
The event runs from 27 to 30 August 2026. Thursday 27 August brings the Ladies' Cup and Next Gen Cup. The Julius Baer Challenge, the main rally, runs Friday 28 to Saturday 29 August, with closing gatherings in St. Moritz on Sunday 30 August. The full programme is at passione-engadina.ch.
Does it cost anything to watch the rally?
Spectating is free along the routes and in the villages. Exhibition areas and start points are in St. Moritz, with rally stages sweeping across the Upper Engadin passes. Late August usually brings warm days, clear air and open-top weather.
Where are the best places near Sils Maria to see the cars?
Sils Maria sits between Lake Sils and the Maloja Pass road, so rally stages regularly pass within sight of the village. The exhibition areas and start points in St. Moritz are 15 minutes away by car or Engadin Bus. The team at Hotel Schweizerhof can point you to the day's best viewing spots.
Why stay at Hotel Schweizerhof for Passione Engadina?
Hotel Schweizerhof places you on the quiet edge of the rally map, in the village centre of Sils Maria minutes from Lake Sils. Watch the field thunder over the passes, then let the evening settle back to lake pace. The Arvenstube and Restaurant Vuolp d'Or take care of dinner after a day along the routes.