Founded in 2019 by Marco Makaus, The I.C.E. St. Moritz (International Concours of Elegance) has reimagined the classic concours format by bringing rare automobiles onto the frozen surface of Lake St. Moritz – where art and performance meet in motion. Closely connected to its Alpine setting, the event combines exclusivity, careful curation and respect for the Engadin’s natural heritage.
During the winter season of 2026, the crystalline lake once again became an open-air gallery of automotive excellence. Fifty exceptional classic and sports cars – true masterpieces of design and engineering – were presented against the dramatic backdrop of the Engadin mountains. The event celebrates the automobile not merely as a machine, but as sculpture in motion. On the ice, reflections shimmer beneath the wheels, creating a rare dialogue between craftsmanship, history and landscape.
Among the Best in Class winners were the Lancia Stratos (1976), Maserati 4CLT (1949), Jaguar XJ220 (1993), Ferrari 750 Monza (1955) and the Talbot-Lago T150C SS ‘Teardrop’ (1937). The latter also claimed the coveted Best in Show title, receiving a trophy designed by architect Lord Norman Foster. The Ferrari Dino 206 S (1967) earned the Spirit of St. Moritz Award, while the McLaren F1 GTR Lark (1996) received the public prize Hero Below Zero.
Beyond the concours itself, the entire town of St. Moritz embraced the occasion with exhibitions, gatherings and lifestyle moments spread between the lake and the city centre, blending automotive culture with art, design and Alpine glamour. A spectacular highlight was the performance of the Patrouille Suisse, the Swiss Air Force’s official aerobatic team, whose precision flight over the frozen lake and Engadin mountains added a dramatic finale to the weekend.
The I.C.E. remains one of winter’s most refined gatherings – where heritage, design and horsepower converge on a stage unlike any other.
Photography: Mattia Tagliavini
