Alpbach ski resort
Snow Range
1006-1900m
an idyllic resort with tree-lined pistes and charming chalets
Alpbach is one of Austria's most picturesque villages - a true winter wonderland. The skiing is excellent for beginners and intermediates, with some challenging off-piste skiing for the advanced. The sweeping ski slopes of the Alpbach area are amongst the most attractive in the Alps and you can enjoy relaxed après ski and a friendly atmosphere in the charming village centre.
- the experience
- the slopes Alpbach snowboarding
- Alpbach lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Alpbach
The experience
Alpbach Après Ski
Alpbach offers a few good bars and an informal night club:
· Jakober · Waschkuchl · Postalm
Activities
· Swimming · Snowshoe walking · Torchlight walks · Fondue evening · Sleigh rides · Floodlit tobogganing · Excursions to Innsbruck or Salzburg
Eating out in Alpbach
A good variety of restaurants in and around Alpbach:
· The Post · Alphof · Berghof · Dolce Vita · Rosmoos · Messner's · Reblaus · Speciality meals include fondue evenings at Jakober or Rossmoos and Kaiserschmarrn at the Zottahof · 3-course evening meals from approx. €15-20
Other amenities
· Banks and cashpoints · Supermarket · Post office · Small selection of shops
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Fast Pass
- First Time
- Kids ski Free
Transfer time
Innsbruck 1 hr 30 min
The slopes
Beginners
Beginners use the excellent wide nursery slope in the village or are taken to the 'Wiedersbergerhorn'
(5 minute bus ride away) where the gondola takes you up to further nursery slopes at the 'Horn Boden'.
Intermediates
This area is an excellent choice for intermediates. The main skiing access is via the Wiedersbergerhorn gondola. You can enjoy long, often tree lined, red runs across the whole area, offering some beautiful views.
Advanced
The off-piste run down to Hygna (only advisable with a guide) will excite the advanced skier and there are also some black runs to be found on the Wiedersbergerhorn.
Snowboarding
This is a resort fully behind snowboarding, having played host to the ISF World Pro Tour. Enjoy wide open runs, a fun park and 2 half pipes!
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
46kms (includes Reith)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 8 Intermediate 10 Difficult 3 -
Number of lifts
20
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Direction of slopes
SW, W, NW, E
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Snow cannons
63
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Longest run
5km
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Mountain restaurants
5
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Cross-country trails
20kms
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Snow Range
1006-1900m
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Village Height:
1,006m (3,300ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
1,900m (6,270ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| Area | Adult | Youth** | Child* | Senior*** | ||||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| HS | £136 | £223 | £98 | £156 | £68 | £111 | £109 | £178 |
| LS | £122 | £198 | £85 | £139 | £61 | £99 | £97 | £159 |
**Youth born '91-'93 *Child born '94-'03 ***Senior born '43 or earlier
For children born '04 or later, lift pass available locally and costs €1 per child
HS: 19/12-19/03/10 LS: 12/12-18/12 & 20/03-16/04
Photo required for lift pass: No Lift pass keycard deposit: €3
Heated ski & boot storage at main gondola approx. £6 per week (max. 3 pairs of skis and boots per unit
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult & Child* | |
| Ski (5 days x 4 hrs) | £127 |
| Board (3 days x 2 hrs) | £80 |
Ski no. of ski school instructors: 30 (All English speaking)
Usual hours of instruction: 1000 - 1200 & 1300 -1500 Sun-Thurs
Children : 1000-1200 & 1315-1515. Lunch and supervision available for approx. £9 per day. Non-skiing kindergarten bookable locally - 2-4yrs incl. 0930-1500; approx. £8 per hour.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £250 | £166 |
| First Time board | £246 | £173 |
· 6 day beginner lift pass
· 6 days equipment hire
· Beginner ski tuition (5 days x 4 hrs) or board tuition (5 days x 2 hrs)
*Child ski 7-12/board 8-12 yrs incl.(board)
the savings
FREE tuition for 1st child (up to & incl. 12 years old) if pre-booked and when 2 adults pre-book the same.
VIP skis can be interchanged for a snowboard once weekly.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult | Child* | |||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Skis | £69 | £108 | £26 | £42 |
| Superior skis | £82 | £129 | - | - |
| VIP skis | £94 | £165 | - | - |
| Ski boots | £29 | £51 | £18 | £31 |
| Snowboard | £72 | £126 | - | - |
| Snowboard & boots | £87 | £153 | £72 | £113 |
| Child Helmet | - | - | £6 | £13 |
the savings
FREE tuition for 1st child (up to & incl. 12 years old) if pre-booked and when 2 adults pre-book the same.
VIP skis can be interchanged for a snowboard once weekly.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.