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Snow Range: 760-1995m

Village Height:	Highest Ski Lift:	Transfer time:
1,995m (6,585ft)	1,995m (6,585ft)	Salzburg from 2 hrs; Innsbruck from 2 hrs 30 mins

Resort Information

Kitzbühel Ski Area offers nearly 170km of runs across the main area and the smaller Kitzbühelerhorn area. Since the addition of the spectacular tricable gondola, 3S Bahn, the Hahnenkamm/ Pangelstein and Jochberg/ Resterhöhe are linked together, giving fluid access to the whole extensive ski area. The ski area is world famous and has been one of the top Austrian ski resorts for so many years. In January this year the 67th Hahnenkamm race weekend was held, attracting racers, press and spectators from all over the world.

Kitzbühel itself is the largest of the resorts in the ski area. It has a historical centre and boasts a collection of stylish boutiques, a casino and a whole variety of bars and restaurants. Kirchberg is also a lively resort, popular with many European nationalities. Kirchberg also has the bonus of being located next to the Ski Welt area - so with the right lift pass you can ski the Kitzbühel Ski Area and the Ski Welt (Westendorf, and on into Söll, Scheffau and Ellmau) if you're keen!

To the south of Kitzbühel there are a number of smaller villages which attract people looking to enjoy the fantastic ski area from a quieter setting. The Hotel Tirolerhof is approx. 2km from Kitzbühel centre in a rural location. A ski bus stops nearby to take you into Kitzbühel to ski. In the evenings the hotel also offers a shuttle service into Kitzbühel (see hotel description - Hotel Tirolerhof, Kitzbühel).

The centre of the village of Aurach is approx. 2km further along the valley where the road starts to climb higher towards the pass of 'Pass Thurn'. When staying in Aurach you have the convenience of a selection of local amenities including a bank/cash machine, a supermarket and a number of bars and restaurants (most are in other hotels and guesthouses). You also have the convenience of the regular ski bus (free with your lift pass) that runs through Aurach from early in the morning until approx. 6.00pm. As well as taking you to Kitzbühel it can also take you the other direction, to Jochberg and Pass Thurn, so that you can really make the most of the area!

Après Ski

Kitzbühel: Lively and cosmopolitan nightlife. Try: · Flannigans Irish bar · The Londoner (live music every night) · Das Lichtl · Pavillion Bar · Highways · Take Five club

Aurach: Quieter with a selection of traditional bars, many of which are in hotels and guesthouses.

Activities

In Kitzbühel: · 25m Aquarena pool with large fun-pool (50% reduction with full lift-pass) plus mud baths & saunas (extra) · Fitness studio · Indoor tennis & squash · Sleigh rides · Skating rink · Cross-country skiing

Eating out

A selection of cafés and restaurants in Aurach and Kitzbühel. Traditional 3-course dinner from approx. €15-20. In Kitzbühel try: · Goldener Gams · Pizzeria Pfiff · Sport Reisch · Huber Bräu · La Fonda

Other amenities

Aurach: · Bank ·  Supermarket
Kitzbühel: · Shops and boutiques · Banks · Supermarkets · Museum · Casino

Please note: There is no Crystal rep or Crystal Ski Escort in Aurach however you will receive a welcome pack on arrival and will meet Crystal reps at the airport. There are Crystal reps in Kitzbühel. They will arrange your pre-booked lift passes for you. There is also a Crystal office which you can visit in Kitzbühel should you require any assistance during your holiday. You are most welcome to joing the Crystal Ski Escort group in Kitzbühel but will need to meet the group at the scheduled meeting place in Kitzbühel (places are allocated on a first come, first served basis provided your standard allows you to keep pace with the group).