Hochgurgl ski resort
Snow Range
1800-3082m
Resort Quote
recently voted the most snow sure resort in Europe, a fantastic area
Intro
Situated high up in the stunning Ötz Valley, the superb Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski arena offers high altitude skiing in an area that was recently voted the most snow-sure resort in Europe. The ski area affords a wide range of uncrowded pistes and the lifts start directly from the village making it easy to get out on the slopes early.
- the experience
- the slopes Hochgurgl snowboarding
- Hochgurgl lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Hochgurgl
The experience
Hochgurgl Nightlife
Krump'n Stadl • Josl Keller • The Lodge • Toni's Almhütte*
Activities
· Après-ski at the Nederhütte · Views from the "Top Mountain Star" restaurant · Night skiing in Obergurgl
Eating out in Hochgurgl
A great choice of mountain restaurants as well as numerous excellent cafés in Obergurgl. Traditional 3-course dinner from approx. €25. For local and international food try: Pic Nic• Wiesenthal •Romantika •Belmonte •David's Hütte
Resort features
- Green resort
Transfer time
Innsbruck 1hr 30 minutes
The slopes
Ski Information Beginners
Beginners are well catered for with the Mahdstuhl nursery slopes just below Obergurgl village. Sixteen beginners' slopes are covered on the lift pass, some rising to almost 3,000m with spectacular views.
Ski Information Intermediates
Pistes on the Festkogel and Gaisberg in Obergurgl are mainly above the tree line and lead right down to the village. Experience some exciting tree skiing around Steinmann lift, while Hochgurgl offers a variety of long challenging runs.
Ski Information Advanced
The area has some surprisingly good advanced skiing. The Hohe Mut is one of the Tirol's biggest bump runs. Sattel has some great off-piste and the exhilarating Festkogl ski route is steep and unforgettable in fresh powder. On the Hochgurgl side you can head for the Konigstal for excellent off-piste or try the black runs from the top of the Wurmkogl at 3082m.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Hochgurgl is a little gem sat at high altitude. Beginners should take advantage of the spacious, quiet slopes and for more advanced boarders, there are some good off-piste trails.
Slope facts
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Total Kms of Piste
110kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 16 Intermediate 18 Advanced 6 -
Number of Lifts
23 (4 gondolas, 12 chairlifts, 7 drag lifts)
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Snow Cannons
81%
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Longest Run
8.5kms
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Mountain Restaurants
10
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Cross-country
31kms
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Snow Range
1800-3082m
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Resort Height:
2163m
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Transfer
1-3 people Innsbruck £353 4-8 people Innsbruck £422
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
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* | Senior** |
| High season | £209 | £115 | £173 |
| Low season | £188 | £115 | £173 |
High season: deps. 21/12-07/01 & 05/02-01/04
Low season: deps. 14/12-20/12, 08/01-04/02 & 02/04-16/04
Photo required for lift pass: No
Lift pass keycard deposit: €2
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult & Child* | |
| Ski (6 days x 4 hrs) | £198 |
| Board (3 days x 4 hrs) | £161 |
Helmets are obligatory for children in ski & board school.
Usual hours of instruction: 0945-1200 & 1330-1530
No. of ski school instructors: 120 (all English speaking)
Children: Lunch and supervision can be arranged for approx. £15 per day (payable locally).
Bobo miniclub: For 3-4 yrs incl. 2 hours of ski tuition per day, bookable locally day by day (approx. £25 per day).
Kindergarten: For non-skiing children from 3 years. Full days available. Bookable locally - prices as per ski tuition.
Learn to Ski/Board
| Adult | Youth** | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £301 | £264 | £248 |
| First Time board | £308 | £257 | - |
· 6 days equipment hire with helmet for children
· Beginner tuition - ski (6 days) or board (3 days) - 4 hrs per day
Please purchase your lift pass in resort on the advice of your rep.
**Youth 8-14 yrs incl.*Child 3-7 yrs incl.
Snow Savers
Free lift pass for children up to & incl. 8 years
Free skis and boots for 1 child (up to and incl. 10 years old) when 2 adults pre-book skis and boots
Superior skis and VIP skis can be exchanged for a snowboard at any time
Free access to night skiing lifts with area lift pass
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Youth** | Child* |
| Skis | £81 | £54 | £27 |
| Boots | £33 | £22 | £16 |
| Superior skis | £108 | - | - |
| VIP skis | £135 | - | - |
| Superior boots | £49 | - | - |
| Snowboard | £108 | £73 | - |
| Board boots | £49 | £33 | - |
Snow Savers
Free lift pass for children up to & incl. 8 years
Free skis and boots for 1 child (up to and incl. 10 years old) when 2 adults pre-book skis and boots
Superior skis and VIP skis can be exchanged for a snowboard at any time
Free access to night skiing lifts with area lift pass
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.