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High in the Tauern mountains in Austria lies the rugged Gastein valley. Encompassing an impressive skiing area on 4 mountains.
A total of 44 ski-lifts, the highest reaching to 2,700m are distributed over 4 spacious ski areas on one pass. The excellent, high-capacity facilities guarantee that you will be transported in comfort and without having to wait in long queues. With 200 km of prepared pistes, deep snow, groomed slopes, and undulating pistes - there is something here for everybody. For an enjoyable get-together, visit one of the many mountain restaurants and traditional huts in the combined Gastein Valley ski area.
Bad Gastein
In a spectacular setting on a steep hillside at the end of the Gastein valley, south of Salzburg. A traditional sedate and rather formal spa resort in Belle Epoque style. Provides excellent skiing for all levels. Vibrant après ski and plenty to do for the non-skier.
In favour of Bad Gastein Bad Gastein is one of the three linked resorts in the valley. The buildings of Bad Gastein are tightly packed, on steep wooded slopes. The resort’s upper level consists of a number of spa hotels and a few newer developments in a more convenient location at the departure point of the Stübnerkogel ski lift. The spectacular waterfall in the town centre provides a focal point. Bad Gastein’s ski area comprises a number of long and challenging runs, some between the trees, with plenty of opportunity for off-piste skiing. Cross-country skiing is excellent and varied. Good mountain restaurants. Free resort ski bus. Children’s ski schools from the age of 4, both offer morning and afternoon classes with lunch if required. Resort kindergarten from the age of 3 years
Disadvantages The resort is a Victorian spa-town rather than a ski-village.
Non-Skiing Activities Felsentherme Spa is a wonderful outdoor/indoor thermal pool complex offering an extensive range of health treatments and therapies. Sleigh rides, indoor tennis, squash, skating, spectacular scenic walks, curling, and Casino
Bad Hofgastein
Bad Hofgastein is a market town and the historical hub of the Gastein Valley, located in the sunniest and broadest point of the valley. Its centre is surrounded by an attractive pedestrian precinct, with cobbled streets, shops, cafes and restaurants, offering a high standard of accommodation in the many hotels.
In favour of Bad Hofgastein The history of Bad Hofgastein reaches back to the time of the Roman Empire. This attractive Spa village although quite spread out, the hotels and pedestrianised shopping area are situated in the south of the village whilst the north is mainly residential. Bad Hofgastein is the quieter of the two resorts, making it an ideal family destination. The slopes are reached by funicular to Schlossalm a short bus ride from the village. The Schlossalm is a wide open bowl with few trees. The majority of the slopes are blues and reds, however at the top of the area some more challenging skiing can be found, although you can test your stamina on the run from the top of the Kleine Scharte cable car on the seriously long red run down to the valley.
Children under the age of 6 in both resorts ski free, other family bonus tickets are available.
Disadvantages Spa town atmosphere is not to everyone’s taste.
Non Skiing activities Europe’s most modern alpine health and leisure world. www.alpentherme.com Wonderful for all the family. Perfect for a day away from the slopes.
Snow shoeing, tobogganing, Iced Waterfall climbing, Horse drawn sleigh rides, Dog Sledding, Ice Skating.
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