Rauris ski information
This picturesque, old goldminers' valley with fresh clean air and crystal clear winters is situated in the Hohe Tauern National Park between the Gastein valley and Zell am See - amongst some of the highest mountains in Austria. Crystal offers you a great value 'all inclusive' option - choose from ski or snowboard. Both packages include lift pass, equipment hire and tuition with the excellent local ski school. A well-kept secret, the pretty alpine village of Rauris is a great destination for beginners, mixed level groups of skiers and snowboarders as well as for families.
Skiing and snowboarding in Rauris
Ski Information Beginners
The Hochalm area is ideal for beginners. The nursery slopes are directly by the gondola station allowing easy access to the slopes. On some of the higher beginners slopes you can also take in the breathtaking alpine panoramas of some of the highest mountains in Austria. Taught by efficient and friendly ski instructors you will experience some of the best tuition in the area.
Ski Information Intermediates
The Kreuzboden and Waldalm areas have well groomed, wide, long red runs, excellent for improving your technique - accessed directly from the village by comfortable chairlifts.
Ski Information Advanced
A little known treasure! The black run from the Heimalm to the bottom of the gondola is really something special. There can also be priceless deep snow on unprepared pistes. Waldalm and Kreuzboden slopes give you a fantastic 3.3km run!
Ski Information Snowboarding
Rauris is a fairly small area well suited to newcomers. However there is some great cruising to be had on well groomed pistes. There is a snowboard school and magic carpet lift to make those first few turns slightly easier.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child |
| Lift pass + Standard skis (low) | £205 | - |
| Lift pass + Standard skis (high) | £213 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard (low) | £214 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard (high) | £221 | - |
| Lift pass + Intermediate skis (low) | £227 | - |
| Lift pass + Intermediate skis (high) | £235 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage (low) | £176 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage (high) | £183 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (16-18) | Child (6-15) | |
| First time ski (low) | £249 | £229 | £179 |
| First time ski (high) | £247 | £244 | £194 |
| First time board (low) | £249 | £229 | £179 |
| First time board (high) | £247 | £244 | £194 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (16-18) | Child (6-15) | |
| Improver ski (low) | £324 | £294 | £239 |
| Improver ski (high) | £339 | £299 | £244 |
| Improver board (low) | £324 | £299 | £239 |
| Improver board (high) | £339 | £309 | £244 |
Family choice
For children at ski school:
• Children's ski school train - A journey on the 'fun' train!
• Magic carpet (for the very little ones)
• Treasure hunt - Find the pirates' treasure!
• Ski race - The most exciting day of the week!
• Prize giving - Ski awards for everyone!
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for children born '06 or later
FREE child helmet when pre-booking skis & boots Kid's taster: Children aged 4-5 yrs can take a trial day or half day lesson with the ski school. Bookable locally from approx £25Rauris at a glance
Season Dates
Low season deps. 07/01-27/01 & 10/03-end of season
High season deps. 24/12-06/01 & 28/01-09/03
Fly from
Gatwick; Manchester; Stansted; Luton; Birmingham; Bristol; Newcastle; East Midlands Edinburgh; Glasgow; Belfast City
Transfer time
Salzburg 1 hr 30 mins
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
950m (3,114ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
25km
Piste type No. of runs Easy 7 Intermediate 3 Difficult 1 -
Longest Run
2.5km
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Number of Lifts
10
* 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.
