If I needed to guide an Austrian ski vacation with dependable snow, Obergurgl would most likely be on the high of the record. Obergurgl is the very best parish in all of Austria. Positioned on the head of a snowy valley, near the Italian border. It’s simple to grasp why this very small village ought to grow to be so fashionable in winter. Deep dependable snowfall, nice views, and a selection of inns for all budgets.
The village is at 1,930m, making it considered one of Austria’s highest ski resorts, with the highest ski carry station at 3,080m, Obergurgl competes fortunately with different excessive European ski resorts, reminiscent of Val Thorens and Val d’Isere which additionally declare each dependable and wonderful snow cowl. The snow in Obergurgl is just about assured from November by means of to Could. Good for skiers and snowboarders alike.
The ski carry system in Obergurgl is trendy, primarily high-capacity gondolas and quick chairs which give entry to the 112km of completely groomed pistes above Obergurgl. The pistes are greatest suited to intermediate skiers and learners, the slopes are large and ideal for lengthy carving turns. The Blue and among the purple runs are effectively inside the capabilities of most first or second-week skiers. Whereas there are just a few black runs, none are significantly testing for the superior skier or snowboarder, who would like Solden, additionally coated by the ski cross. Obergurgl is a superb selection for both learners or actually any stage of intermediate-level skiers.
Free lifts can be found on the nursery slopes for learners and the straightforward development slopes deliver consolation to even probably the most nervous first-time skiers.
For guests staying greater than 3 days, the ski cross additionally covers snowboarding within the close by Solden, which provides entry to an extra 145km of snowboarding. Solden was the movie location for a lot of James Bond Spectre.
Guests from Austria, Germany, Netherlands, and Brits make up the majority of customer numbers and lots of return 12 months after 12 months to get pleasure from, most likely probably the most dependable snow cowl in Austria and an après ski scene that makes Austria so fashionable.
The selection of locations to remain in Obergurgl is intensive for a village with simply 480 full-time residents however I’ve chosen two fairly totally different 5* lodging to make your keep in considered one of Austria’s best-kept secret ski locations in Obergurgl.
Extremely really helpful; Hochfirst Alpen-wellness Resort, Obergurgl, Austrian Alps
Having not too long ago returned from Obergurgl I dropped in on a resort that has been fashionable with my shoppers for a few years. The resort has been underneath the identical “Fender household” possession and administration for 80 years. With every era passing on a fair higher resort than they inherited to the following era. At this time Karl Fender oversees the household jewel and the Hochfirst is thought to be considered one of Austria’s best and most luxuriously and fantastically embellished inns in Austria.
As with every nice snowboarding resort, location is a key consideration, one thing resort scores aren’t decided by, which has all the time been shocking to me. The Hochfirst received’t disappoint, its location couldn’t be higher as its ski in/ski out with the closest carry only a quick and mild ski from the resort’s ski room.
Nice meals is a given at Hochfirst, given the power ranges wanted for an energetic ski vacation, Hochfirst cooks promise meals to recharge and energise your batteries in fashion and flavours. There are numerous eating choices obtainable. Nevertheless, the Gourmand Parlour holds Three stars with Gault & Millau (an equal to a Michelin star score) Their 6-course menu is classy.
The day begins with a scrumptious cooked and natural breakfast within the resort’s luxurious eating rooms.
Within the night company are required to put on formal apparel. Whereas the resort cooks are required to drive your style buds wild. The resort’s Gourmand Parlour, an beautiful 6-course connoisseur menu awaits. An a la carte menu can be obtainable along with an intensive wine record from the inns firstclass wine cellar. The Seepferdl Bistro presents a comfy spot within the Alen Spa in a really informal ambiance.
An awesome spa permits ski wimps to wimp out from a day if clouds shut in and non-skiers to nonetheless benefit from the wonders of the Alps. For skiers, it’s the right technique to rejuvenate drained muscle mass. The Hochfirst, Alpen spa extends a powerful 1,500m2, the in-out heated pool being particularly fashionable. Warming saunas, soothing steam rooms or enjoyable massages are all obtainable along with magnificence therapies and leisure areas, even a waterfall makes the Alpen spa a vacation vacation spot in its personal proper.
Every of the rooms at Hochfirst are distinctive, and individually furnished to cater for all design tastes. However with a reassuring high quality that appears easy to guests fortunate sufficient to remain right here.
Extremely really helpful; Chalet Obergurgl’s model new 5* luxurious residences
The 5* Chalet Obergurgl is a brand new idea for Obergurgl, trendy residences supply an actual home-from-home really feel and supply an expensive base for a gaggle of associates however are particularly splendid for households. The residences supply one, two or three bedrooms and every of the bedrooms has a non-public toilet. (50m2, 70m2 and 120m2)
All the residences have entry to a balcony. It might be a pity to waste these great mountain views! Among the rooms will take further little one’s beds and the dwelling area is beneficiant in all of the residences. The bedrooms have area and light-weight offered by big home windows which provides entry to the numerous balconies to take full benefit of the mountain setting.
Described as self-catered residences, we perceive company hardly ever cater for themselves. As a substitute, they use the web reserving service for breakfast and dine out in one of many many nice eating places. Among the greatest eating experiences are within the native inns. I significantly loved lunch within the See You restaurant, a couple of minutes’ stroll from Chalet Obergurgl.
For budding house cooks, the residences present high-quality Bosch and Mille home equipment, with cooking pots, pans, plates and cutlery. A close-by grocery store is helpful for provides. You’ve gotten all the pieces you’ll want to feed a hungry household.
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A cool spa with an onyx wall, heated pool, sauna, steam room and sizzling tub gives the right place to calm down after snowboarding. In case you nonetheless have power, the health club could be very effectively geared up.
Angus Kinloch is the Managing Director at Ski Line. Ski Line specialist ski company that gives luxurious ski holidays to Europe’s and North America’s hottest ski resorts.
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