Flachau

• Beginners

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• Intermediates

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• Experts

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• Snow Record

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• Families

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• Charm

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• Apres Ski

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• Weekends

A refreshing change from the old favourites of the Tyrol. Set in the heart of the Salzburger Sportwelt and Ski amade which boasts a total of 270 lifts an 860 km slopes this is an other resort which has managed to escape the large package holiday operators.

In favour of Flachau

Flachau is a traditional spacious village in a pretty setting at one end of an extensive three - valley lift network and the home of Herman Maier. Offering a good standard and range of accommodation. Many of the properties are ski in/out or within very easy reach of the numerous lifts.

An excellent snow record, particularly for snow before Christmas - much better snow than the altitude would lead you to expect.  Because Flachau is so far east, it has a different weather pattern from Switzerland and France. In addition, there is extensive snowmaking in the area.

Plenty of runs between the trees - provide interesting skiing and shelter in bad

weather. Precious little queuing.  A variety of good mountain restaurants.

Three competing ski schools offering a high standard of tuition.

Disadvantages

Not suitable for advanced/expert skiers

Non- skiing activities

Winter hiking, sledding, alpine curling, horse drawn

carriage rides, snow tubing. Snow shoeing.

Non-skiers will enjoy the cultural activities of Salzburg, an hour away by road or rail