Saalbach ski resort
Snow Range
1003-2096m
Resort Quote
fantastic all round resort for skiers, boarders and après skiers!
Intro
Set in the province of Salzburgerland, this magnificent ski area is renowned for its excellent range of pistes and efficient lift system, connecting Saalbach to Hinterglemm and Leogang. On powder days you'll also find tremendous off piste through the trees, and local guides eager to show you the way. Saalbach itself is a superb ski resort with an attractive village centre and a lively, traditional atmosphere. The area has an excellent snow record as well as some wonderful sun traps where you can sit out on the terraces of rustic mountain restaurants, relax and enjoy the views!
- the experience
- the slopes Saalbach snowboarding
- Saalbach lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Saalbach
The experience
Saalbach Nightlife
Saalbach has a reputation for superb nightlife and boasts a number of popular haunts · Hinterhagalm · Bauer's Ski Alm · Ötzi Bar · Castello · Zum Turm · Bobby's Kegelbar · Kings
Activities
· Skidooing · Tobogganing · Floodlit skiing (Hinterglemm) · Ice karting · Bowling · Sleigh rides · Over 50kms of cleared footpaths and FREE weekly guided walk
Eating out in Saalbach
Numerous restaurants catering for all tastes. Typical 3-course meal approx. €18.
· Schattberg Stub'n · Wallner · Hinterhagalm, Del Rossi · Bäckstätt Stall · Gasthof Post · La Trattoria · Restaurant Peter · Spielberghaus (at the top of a toboggan run)
Other amenities
· Banks and cash points · Shops · Supermarkets · Excursions to Salzburg
Resort features
Transfer time
Salzburg 2 hrs
The slopes
Ski Information Beginners
Saalbach has an excellent ski school and gentle beginner's slopes where novices can practice their technique. The nursery areas are located right by the main street.
Ski Information Intermediates
Saalbach has everything for the intermediate skier, combining 200kms of wonderful pistes on one interlinking circus. The choice of runs varies from wide open descents to long tree-lined pistes.
Ski Information Advanced
Competent skiers will revel in the wealth of challenging skiing provided by this fantastic ski circus. A must is the long black run under the Schattberg gondola and the off-piste possibilities are absolutely sensational.
Ski Information Snowboarding
This is a fantastic area for boarding and attracts snowboarders of all levels whether you're looking for wide, carving pistes, off-piste powder, steeps, natural hits or snow park action. From Saalbach, head towards Leogang for the Elemente NITRO Snow Park or head to neighbouring Hinterglemm's own snow park, just above the village. The NITRO park also hosts numerous competitions during the season.
Slope facts
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Total Kms of Piste
200kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 27 Intermediate 29 Difficult 5 -
Number of Lifts
55 (15 gondolas, 15 chairlifts, 25 drag lifts)
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Snow Cannons
384
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Longest Run
7kms (Schattberg)
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Mountain Restaurants
40
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Cross-country
10kms
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Snow Range
1003-2096m
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Resort Height:
1,003m (3,290ft)
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Transfer
1-3 people £308 return.4-8 people £353 return.
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 | Youth** | Child* |
| Low Season | £174 | £132 | £90 |
| Mid Season | £183 | £139 | £94 |
| High Season | £193 | £146 | £99 |
HS: 21/12-07/01 & 29/01-18/03 MS: 08/01-28/01 LS: 19/03-02/04
Further discounts are available outside these dates.
Photo required for lift pass: 9 days+
Lift pass keycard deposit: €2
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child* | |
| Ski (5/6 days† x 4.5 hrs) | £136 | £152 |
| Board (3 days x 3 hrs) | £109 | £106 |
No. of ski school instructors: 30-50 (all English speaking)
Usual hours of instruction: 1000-1200 & 1300-1530
Children: Lunch and lunchtime supervision available, approx. €10 per day (bookable locally).
Learn to Ski/Board
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £166 | £134 |
| First Time board | £146 | £114 |
· 6 days equipment hire
· Tuition - ski (5 days adult/6 days child x 4.5 hrs) or board (3 days x 3 hrs)
Please purchase your lift pass in resort on the advice of your rep.
* Child: ski 4.5-12 years incl./board 10-14 years incl.
Ski Pack Further Information
Improver Ski or Board package -
| Adult | |
| Improver ski | £420 |
| Improver board | £412 |
· 6 days area lift pass · 6 days equipment hire
· Tuition - Ski 3 days x 4.5 hours; Board 3 days x 3 hours
Snow Savers
FREE lift pass for children born 2005 or later.
FREE ski and boot hire for 2 children (4-10 years incl.) when 2 adults pre-book the same - all season!
Pre-booked Superior/VIP skis can be exchanged for boards once per week.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult | Child* | |||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Skis | - | - | £44 | £71 |
| Superior skis | £88 | £141 | - | - |
| VIP skis | £117 | £215 | - | - |
| Ski boots | £41 | £55 | £21 | £27 |
| Board & boots | £130 | £196 | £86 | £125 |
Snow Savers
FREE lift pass for children born 2005 or later.
FREE ski and boot hire for 2 children (4-10 years incl.) when 2 adults pre-book the same - all season!
Pre-booked Superior/VIP skis can be exchanged for boards once per week.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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