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Essentials
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Resort Height
1,930m (6,332ft)
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Transfer time
Innsbruck 1 hr 30 mins
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Typical costs
draught beer €3.80 coffee €1.80 burger & fries €7.50 bottle of house wine €19.20 -
Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Gatwick; Manchester; Stansted; Birmingham; Newcastle; Edinburgh
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
4
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
Recently voted the most snow sure resort in Europe, a fantastic area
Situated in the spectacular Ötz Valley, Obergurgl is Austria's highest parish, resulting in an excellent snow record and a very long ski season. The village remains largely unspoilt with a charming ambience and a selection of traditional après ski bars and beer kellers. The skiing and lifts start directly from the village, with skiing back at the end of the day to virtually all the hotels we feature. Head for the spectacular 'Top Mountain Star' restaurant at 3082m for some breathtaking views.
Ski information
Beginners
This is the ideal base for beginners with plenty of forgiving blue runs, some rising to almost 3,000m with spectacular views.
Intermediates
Pistes on the Festkogl and Gaisberg in Obergurgl are mainly above the tree line and lead right down to the village. Experience some exciting tree skiing around the Steinmann lift, while Hochgurgl offers a variety of long challenging runs.
Advanced
The area has some surprisingly good advanced skiing. The Höhe 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 Königstal for excellent off-piste or try the black runs down from the top of the Wurmkogl at 3082m.
Nightlife
· Krump'n Stadl · Josl Keller · Nederhütte
Activities
· Ice skating and curling · Night Skiing (Weekly) · Ski Away Days
Eating out
A superb choice of restaurants, plus numerous excellent cafés. Traditional 3-course dinner from approx. €25. For local and international food try: · Pic Nic · Wiesenthal · Romantika · Belmonte · David's Hut
Other amenities
· Post office · Banks and cashpoints · Shops · Supermarket · Pharmacy
Private Transfer
From Innsbruck
One way (arrival) from £28 pp
Return from £53 ppFamilies
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.Money Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for children up to and incl. 8 years. FREE helmet hire with pre-booked children's ski and board equipment
Money savers: FREE access to night skiing lifts with area lift pass
Our best deals to Obergurgl
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 8 December 2012 | London Gatwick | Obergurgl in Austria | Bed and breakfast |
£584 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 8 December 2012 | London Gatwick | Obergurgl in Austria | Half board |
£609 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 8 December 2012 | London Gatwick | Obergurgl in Austria | Half board |
£628 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 8 December 2012 | London Gatwick | Obergurgl in Austria | Half board |
£657 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 8 December 2012 | London Gatwick | Obergurgl in Austria | Half board |
£660 based on 4 sharing |