Hochgurgl ski information
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.
Skiing and snowboarding in Hochgurgl
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.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult |
| Area pass + Standard skis (low) | £262 |
| Area pass + Standard skis (high) | £281 |
| Area pass + Snowboard (low) | £288 |
| Area pass + Snowboard (high) | £307 |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis (low) | £288 |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis (high) | £307 |
| Area pass + Ski carriage (low) | £212 |
| Area pass + Ski carriage (high) | £231 |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (4-14)* | |
| First time ski | £279 | £214 |
| First time board | £244 | £244 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (9-16) | |
| Improver ski (low) | £499 | £399 |
| Improver ski (high) | £519 | £399 |
| Improver board (low) | £504 | £379 |
| Improver board (high) | £524 | £379 |
Snow Savers
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
Hochgurgl at a glance
Season Dates
Low season deps. 10/12-16/12, 07/01-27/01 & 14/04-20/04
High season deps. 17/12-06/01 & 28/01-13/04Fly from
Gatwick; Manchester; Stansted; Birmingham; Newcastle; Edinburgh
Transfer time
Innsbruck 1hr 30 minutes
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
2163m
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Total Kms of Piste
110kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 16 Intermediate 18 Advanced 6 -
Cross-country
31kms
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Longest Run
8.5kms
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Number of Lifts
23 (4 gondolas, 12 chairlifts, 7 drag lifts)
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Snowboard Parks
No
* Terms & Conditions
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.
