Ski resorts in Austria - winter holiday breakes

Ski resorts in Austria - skiing and snowboarding winter holidays

Austria is one of the world’s most popular and well known of countries and boasts of a rich traditional, cultural, and economic base. Landlocked and surrounded from all sides by land, Austria has still managed to garner much attention and significance through the portals of different perspectives amongst which a more prominent one can be identified as relating to the prospect of skiing.

Skiing is one of the most popular and widely recognized of sports or pastimes in the world and through its popularity and fame, many enthusiasts of the sport have arisen in the past few years. These Ski Buffs are usually involved in the discovery of more advanced and general ideal locations where they can practice skiing and also enjoy the thrill that the said sport contains or is adjoined by.

Austria is home to many ideal locations or settings that excel at conforming to the preferences and wants of nearly all skiers, irrespective of their temperaments and preferences. Through the years, Austria has been able to establish and attain a position of unprecedented significance and distinction amongst skiers and snowboarders alike due to the presence of highly affluent and fecund grounds where the art or sport of skiing can be engaged in a smoother and unobstructed of manners. However, it is simply not enough to have a conducive ground for skiing, certain facilities and add-ons are required if one expects to enjoy his or her stay in the skiing area and enjoy themselves while indulging in skiing. So, it is also of irrefutable importance to the disciples of skiing that they be provided with the very best in amenities and facilities that a resort can offer so that the actual experience that they derive while residing at such a resort attains that degree of imperative importance and distinctive impact on the mentality as well. Fortunately, the Ski Resorts in Austria are eligible for the position that the aforementioned skiers would endow on only the most competent and able of resorts available or presented to them.

Austriais not low on competent and excellent resorts and the ski resorts in Austria are equipped with all the necessaryfacilities that are requisite and integral to making the ski holidays for any individual a true and non memorable experience indeed. Resorts present in Austria include St Alps, Bad Gastein, Alpbach, Saalbach, Ischgl, Kitzbühel, Salzburg, Serfaus, and so many more that truly define and exemplify the highly alluring and charming range of resorts and skiing facilities present in the region designated as Austria.

These are just some of many ski resorts in Austria and if you have any misgivings or apprehensions that are related to a skiing trip to Austria, then it is highly advised that you dispense with such doubts.

Family Ski Holidays in the Dolomites

If you are a fan of skiing and enjoy ripping the slopes and simply hitting the snow in a thrilling and precariously exciting manner that skiing allows, then it is a safe bet that you are a ski nut. For such ski nuts, the most logical and prudent of path that opens before them when confronted with the option of a family holiday is the one related to spending the said off days as a family ski holiday spree.

Italy is the place to go if you want to spend your Family Ski holidays in an ideal manner and even there, you need to select a more appropriate point or venture to do so. For that purpose, it is most prudent that you select the Dolomites as the first and final of choices. If you want yourself and your family to enjoy the very best in skiing holidays, then you won’t find any better than the ones afforded or provided by the Dolomites. For instance the Dolomiti superski provides youwith a staggering and amazing 1200 km of thrilling and excitement induced skiruns that you won’t find any place else.

Besides, the Dolomites are the site for a large and varied number of Resorts and locations that are conducive and appealing to the families that wish to spend their ski vacations in a manner that is unforgettable and exuberant at the same time. Some of the most ideal spots for spending family ski holidays in the Dolomites are as follows.

 La Villa

It is a small village located in a position that neighbors or are located next to Corvara. It entails a large number of attractive facilities, e.g. bars, restaurants etc, along with a fertile ground for skiing that makes it an ideal spot for spending ones ski vacation with his or her family.

Corvara

It is one of the top skiing resorts in Italy and has a direct route linking it to the Sella Ronda ski circuit. It may be an old village, but it contains ample facilities or amenities along with a spectacular skiing area that is best suited for a person to spend his or her ski vacation in an amicable manner.

Colfosco

It is situated next to Corvara and hares a most alluring and amiable environment which is beneficial to a family whose members wish to spend their ski holidays in an ideal manner.

Cortina

It is one of the most popular of ski resorts in the country and in the Dolomites. It has received much attention, of the photographic and tourism oriented sort, and is heavy on the facilities and aspects that make family ski holidays a success. It also boasts great and well maintained slopes that make the family skiing holidays a truly wonderful experience indeed.

These are just some of the many amazing prospects and opportunities that the area called Dolomites, provides or presents to its visitors.

San Pellegrino Pass

 

The carousel of the Three Valleys in the Fassa Dolomites and the Bellunese

San Pellegrino Pass, a wide mountain pass 11 km away from Moena, marks the border between Trentino and the Belluno province. Equipped with state-of-the-art lifts, the whole skiing area offers over 100 km of slopes of various length and difficulty, linked by the carousel of the Three Valleys Moena-Lusia, San Pellegrino, Falcade.
The Pass offers hospitality in its various prestigious hotel accommodation, allowing direct access to the slopes and granting an ideal solution for those who wish to enjoy a full day of skiing on the ever-sunny slopes. Visitors will never forget the view from this spectacular balcony at 2,500 metres in altitude, featuring Marmolada, the queen of the Dolomites.
Nordic ski lovers will be familiar with the Alochet cross-country ski centre, which is part of the national Nordic Super Skipass circuit, featuring ski-runs surrounded by beautiful woods.

San Pellegrino Pass, excursions and trekking near Moena

Kronplatz – Plan de Corones overview

14 villages situated in the heart of the "Pustertal" provide a quiet attractive holiday arrangement. These are Bruneck/Percha, San Vigilio di Marebbe, Olang, St. Lorenzen, Gsies – Welsberg – Taisten, Pfalzen, Rasen, Kiens, Terenten, Antholzertal, Gais-Uttenheim and San Martino in Badia. In the Kronplatz area everybody can find that particular holiday atmosphere he is looking for, quiet places for those who want to be the own and get away of the venal stressing continue of city life.

Unlimited possibilities are provided to those who are looking for the unspoilt nature, those who want to get in touch with the friendly local people and who would like to collect new impressions to take home, to those who are always ready to taste and appreciate good food, to the lazy holidaymakers who are just looking for tranquillity. Also to sportsmen active holidays and adventure can be provided: even the lovers of fine arts who want to search through the milestones of history will be pleased to discover this area; the lovers of handcraft, who are looking for handmade tablecloth, pottery, wood carved figures, etc. may have a large choice and last but not least endless variety of shopping occasions are provided to those people who like to spend most of their time strolling around from shop to shop. Surely you like doing it too!

Let’s have a look at numbers. The Pustertal valley covers an area of 2,071 sq km. This is about 28% of South Tyrol. About 68,000 people live here. Only 25% of that area is at an altitude between 500 and 1,000 m. More than half of it is situated between 1,000 und 2,000 m, the rest above. That means: rarely no bottom, lots of hill-sides, lots of woods (green valleys and good air), mountains and glaciers.

The highest mountain is the Hochfeiler (3,056 m) in the Zillertal valley; the most famous one is the Kronplatz. Agriculture, crafts, trade and tourism have had a great input on labour. Lots of the rural tradition has been held up. The farms of the Pustertal valley consist of a separate farmstead and a barn or have both combined within one building. Quite a few big farmhouses with traditional ovens reach out of the woods and look down the sunny sides to the valley greeting people going by. The mountains make the valley so attractive. The Dolomites on the one side, the Alps on the other. All you can see are hills, rocks and woods. Romantic and sunny plateaus, an unexpected turn within the various paths, small hamlets, picturesque castles, venerable churches and chapels and everything else modern people need surround you. Find exquisite cuisine, tennis courts, baths, riding stalls, walking and running paths, fitness studios, shooting stands, miniature golf, climbing parks, bocce lanes and lots more.

A wide variety of accommodations is available to the tourist, starting with the simple pension or a flat to rent, the middle class hotel up to the first-class hotel.

You will soon realise that in South Tyrol "hospitality" is not only a publicity slogan.

How can you reach our area?

Roads:

highway as far as the exit Brixen

15 km road to Terenten - crossway at Vintl

20 km road to Kiens

28 km road to St. Lorenzen

40 km road to St. Vigil - crossway at St. Lorenzen

40 km road to St. Martin in Thurn - crossway at St. Lorenzen

30 km road to Bruneck

35 km road to Pfalzen - crossway at Bruneck

37 km road to Gais-Uttenheim – crossway at Bruneck

40 km road to Olang

41 km road to Rasen – crossway at Olang

45 km road to Welsberg/Taisten

50 km road to Gsiesertal – crossway at Welsberg

Railway:

Calais - Bale - Innsbruck or Oostende - Munich - Brenner - Franzensfeste (change train, train stations in Ehrenburg, Bruneck, Percha, Olang, Welsberg) from Bruneck connection with the local buses to St. Lorenzen, St. Vigil, St. Martin in Thurn, Rasen/Antholzertal, Pfalzen, Terenten, from Welsberg connection with the local buses to Taisten and Gsiesertal

By plain:

next airports: Innsbruck, Bozen, Verona and Treviso

organized transfers

By Bus:

Airport Munich - Alto Adige www.altoadigebus.eu info@suedtirolbus.it

Airport Bologna – Airport Venezia – Brunico www.cortinaexpress.it

info@cortinaexpress.it

Tourist Facilities

Hotels 409

beds in hotels/inns/pensions 16.644

beds in holiday flats/apartment rentals 7.228

camping 1.429

beds in shelters 177

total no. of beds 25.478

total no. of commercial accommodations 1.245

indoor swimming pools in hotels 70

outdoor swimming pools in hotels 39

public indoor swimming pools 1

public outdoor swimming pools 5

tennis courts 46

indoor tennis 1

golf court 9 holes with driving range 1

Nordic Walking Parc 1

minigolf 3

bocce (bowls) 7

riding 6

camping’s summer 2

camping’s summer/winter 3

Winter sport facilities Skirama Kronplatz 2275m

Cable cars

for 6 persons 4

for 8 persons 11

for 10 persons 2

for 12 persons 4

for 15 persons 1

chair lifts

chair lifts 6 pers. 2

chair lifts 4 pers. 3

ski lifts 5

Total lifts 32

area of pistes 492,7 hectar

prepared pists 114 km

pists prepared with artificial snow all

total length of the lift chain 46.000 m

total difference in elevation 11.877 m

capacity/h 69.791 persons

artificial snow machines 346

pist preparation machines 30

shelters – restaurants 40

ski schools 5

ski nursery 4

ski instructors 180

ski schools Cross Country 2

ski rental 27

illuminated slopes 3,4 km

prepared tracks for cross-country skiing 236 km

Good snow conditions are guaranteed from beginning of December to end of April. Ski pass Skirama Kronplatz valid for all 32 local lifts, ski pass Superski Dolomiti valid for the 12 most beautiful skiing resorts in the Dolomites for a total of more than 450 lifts and over a total of 1.200 km slopes.

Ski hire in Italy

 

Ski equipment hire in Italy

This year we have teamed up with Ski-Set to offer our clients discounted ski hire
in all resorts.

For almost 20 years SkiSet have been equipping skiers, thanks to its teams of professionals in the Italian ski resorts.
Hiring ski equipment is quick and easy.

Choose your closest SkiSet shop within the SkiSet network in: Alleghe, Alpe di Siusi, Aprica, Artesina, Bardonecchia, Bormio, Brunico - Riscone, Campitello - Val di Fassa, Canazei - Val di Fassa, Castelrotto-Kastelruth, Cerreto Laghi, Cervinia, Champoluc - Monterosa Ski, Cogolo, Colere, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Corvara, Courmayeur - Plan, Chécrouit, Falcade, Folgaria, Folgarida, Gressoney Stafal Monterosaski, Gressoney Weissmatten Mont.ski, La Thuile, Limone Piemonte - 1400, Livigno, Madesimo, Madonna di Campiglio, Mezzana, Moena - Val di Fiemme, Monte Bondone (Vaneze), Monte Bondone (Vason), Ortisei, Pampeago - Val di Fiemme, Passo Costalunga - P. Carezza, Peio Terme, Pinzolo, Pozza di Fassa, Prato Nevoso, Predazzo - Val di Fiemme, San Cassiano, San Martino di Castrozza, San Sicario - Cesana , San Vigilio di Marebbe, Santa Caterina Valfurva, Santa Cristina, Sappada, Sauze d'Oulx, Selva Gardena - Wolkenstein, Sestrière, Solda-Sulden, Torgnon, Valtournenche, Vigo di Fassa, Vipiteno, Alagna - Monterosa Ski, Alta Badia - La Villa, Andalo, Aosta, Arabba, Cesana Torinese, Chiesa in Valmalenco, Crevacol, Fai della Paganella, Monginevro, Mont.ski Gressoney Tschoarde, Passo Tonale, Pila, Roccaraso, Saint Rhémy en bosses, San Vito di Cadore, Selva di Cadore, Tesero - Val di Fiemme, Trento, Valdaora (BZ), Zoldo Alto

Ski hire in Italy

Ski schools in Italy

You can see the full list of ski schools for the following locations

>> Civetta ski schools

>> Tre Valli ski schools

>> Valle Isarco ski schools

>> Carezza ski schools

>> Arabba ski schools

>> Marmolada ski schools

>> Alta Pusteria ski schools

>> Val di Fiemme ski schools

>> Obereggen ski schools

>> San Martino di Castrozza ski schools

>> Val di Fassa ski schools

>> Alpe di Siusi ski schools

>> Val Gardena ski schools

>> Cortina D'Ampezzo ski schools

>> Kronplatz - Plan De Corones ski schools

>> Alta Badia ski schools

at Ski schools in Italy

Discounted ski hire

Dolomites - Brenta Dolomites

 

The Dolomites are the symbol of Trentino. These unique mountains are renowned for the fiery red colour their rocks take on when they reflect the sun's rays at dawn and dusk.
The Dolomites in Trentino can be broken down into two main ranges: the Eastern Dolomites and the Brenta Dolomites.
The Brenta Dolomites are part of the Retic Alps - a 40 km long mountain range that reaches its peak at 3,173 m on the Cima Tosa. A section of the Brenta Dolomites is located inside the Adamello-Brenta Nature Reserve. The Reserve's territory features paths, rock-climbing trails and wonderful mountain biking itineraries in addition to panoramic routes for climbs and excursions, welcoming mountain huts and dairies where traditional local products can be savoured.
The Eastern Dolomites - know as Monti Pallidi - are Trentino's rock giants. They are all that remains of what was once a coral reef. These mountains emerged from the sea and were sculpted by the water, wind and ice to become a series of peaks, spires and summits. The Queen of the Eastern Dolomites is Marmolada (3,342 m), which is their most famous mountain, together with Sass Pordoi, (2,950 m) and offers visitors a complete, 360° view over the Dolomites. Those who love sports, winter sports and mountain hiking will find their heart's desire in the Dolomites.

Dolomites - Brenta Dolomites

Cult Pistes

 

Changes in slope, detours, challenging sections and fascinating views. Some of the most celebrated pistes in the world are found in Trentino and feature unique characteristics. Surrounded by unsurpassed natural landscapes, they are subjected to a daily maintenance regime to guarantee safety and ensure that you enjoy real thrill.

EASTERN DOLOMITES

In Val di Fassa, the famed Tomba Piste on Ciampedie was used by the Italian ski champion as a training ground, while the Ciampac Piste at Alba di Canazei has a gradient of over 28% and significant height difference, making it very challenging. The European Ski Cup is held here. The San Pellegrino Pass has a myriad of shapes and snow on the ground even in spring, while the Col Margherita Piste starts at 2500 m and is almost 3 km in length, with a height difference of 650 m.

In Val di Fiemme, the Olimpia is the most spectacular and exciting black piste in the Cermis Alps. The piste is more than 7 km long and a goodly section of it unfurls within the forest. The Agnello Piste in Pampeago is 2.5 km in length, with numerous detours as well as a drop of 400 m.

The spectacular Tognola Piste is found in San Martino di Castrozza, and has been specifically approved for the Giant, Special and SuperG.

BRENTA DOLOMITES

The Miramonti Couloir in Madonna di Campiglio is very technical. Also known as 3-Tre, it has a gradient of up to 55% and curves which must be taken in a jump. It has also played host to several editions of the World Cup. The Competition Piste at Pinzolo is 1100 m long and has a drop of 300 m. It is used to hold the races of the Trofeo Topolino.

The Nera of Folgarida in Val di Sole is both exhilarating and challenging, and is used for a number of different skiing and snowboarding competitions. The Paradiso Piste is located on the Tonale Pass. This challenging black piste begins at 3000 m, inside the Presena glacier basin. It is more than 5 km long and has a drop of almost 600 m.

The Olimpica Due in Paganella changes direction continuously, is 5 km long and a 1000 m drop, taking visitors to Andalo.
For those who like to ski in Pinzolo, the biggest news is the opening of the new (8-person, high-speed) Tulot gondola lift, which serve the new DoloMitica piste. The slope will run down into the valley with two variants: Star, for expert skiers (3.5km long, or just over 2mi); and Tour, for everyone else (5.8km, or over 3.5mi).

FOLGARIA PLATEAU

The Salizzona Piste on the Folgaria Plateau is both thrillingly challenging and very technical, with its sudden slope changes. The piste starts at 1650 m and has a drop of approximately 300 m.

TRENTO MONTE BONDONE

The Gran Pista is located on Monte Bondone. Renamed Trentino's Super-piste, it is highly satisfying because it is extremely varied, with its 3.5 km in length and drop of 800 m.

source: http://www.visittrentino.it

SKI TRENTINO: THE SNOW PLANET IN YOUR POCKET

 

Are you longing for skiing, fun and excitement in the magical snowy landscapes of winter in Trentino?
With the new 2.0 Version a few simple gestures will give you access to a whole series of services and information on the Trentino ski areas, that you’ll be able to share with all your friend:
• Weather: temperature, situation and forecasts for the next two daysi
• Webcam: a selection of shots updated every hour, straight from the most beautiful ski slopes, reproduced in high resolution format and high resolution panoramas
• Map: Ski map to zoom in on details of each ski area
• Piste report: constantly updated situation on the pistes and lifts working
• Like Botton: share Trentino like box on facebook
• Snow reports: alert in case of fresh snowfall

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