If I needed to guide an Austrian ski vacation with dependable snow, Obergurgl would in all probability be on the high of the checklist. Obergurgl is the very best parish in all of Austria. Situated on the head of a snowy valley, near the Italian border. It’s simple to know why this very small village ought to grow to be so common in winter. Deep dependable snowfall, nice views, and a selection of motels 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, corresponding to Val Thorens and Val d’Isere which additionally declare each dependable and glorious 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 fashionable, primarily high-capacity gondolas and quick chairs which offer entry to the 112km of completely groomed pistes above Obergurgl. The pistes are finest suited to intermediate skiers and newbies, the slopes are extensive and ideal for lengthy carving turns. The Blue and among the pink runs are effectively inside the capabilities of most first or second-week skiers. Whereas there are just a few black runs, none are notably testing for the superior skier or snowboarder, who would favor Solden, additionally lined by the ski move. Obergurgl is a superb selection for both newbies or actually any stage of intermediate-level skiers.
Free lifts can be found on the nursery slopes for newbies and the simple development slopes deliver consolation to even essentially the most nervous first-time skiers.
For guests staying greater than 3 days, the ski move additionally covers snowboarding within the close by Solden, which supplies entry to an additional 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 yr after yr to take pleasure in, in all probability essentially the most dependable snow cowl in Austria and an après ski scene that makes Austria so common.
The selection of locations to remain in Obergurgl is in depth 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 useful; Hochfirst Alpen-wellness Resort, Obergurgl, Austrian Alps
Having just lately returned from Obergurgl I dropped in on a lodge that has been common with my shoppers for a few years. The lodge has been beneath the identical “Fender household” possession and administration for 80 years. With every era passing on a good higher lodge than they inherited to the following era. At present Karl Fender oversees the household jewel and the Hochfirst is thought to be considered one of Austria’s best and most luxuriously and fantastically adorned motels in Austria.
As with all nice snowboarding lodge, location is a key consideration, one thing lodge scores aren’t decided by, which has at all times been stunning 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 delicate ski from the lodge’s ski room.
Nice meals is a given at Hochfirst, given the vitality ranges wanted for an energetic ski vacation, Hochfirst cooks promise meals to recharge and energise your batteries in model and flavours. There are numerous eating choices out there. Nonetheless, the Connoisseur Parlour holds Three stars with Gault & Millau (an equal to a Michelin star ranking) Their 6-course menu is classy.
The day begins with a scrumptious cooked and natural breakfast within the lodge’s luxurious eating rooms.
Within the night friends are required to put on formal apparel. Whereas the lodge cooks are required to drive your style buds wild. The lodge’s Connoisseur Parlour, an beautiful 6-course connoisseur menu awaits. An a la carte menu can be out there along with an intensive wine checklist from the motels firstclass wine cellar. The Seepferdl Bistro gives a comfy spot within the Alen Spa in a really informal environment.
An incredible 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 proper method to rejuvenate drained muscle groups. The Hochfirst, Alpen spa extends a formidable 1,500m2, the in-out heated pool being particularly common. Warming saunas, soothing steam rooms or stress-free massages are all out there along with magnificence therapies and rest 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 useful; Chalet Obergurgl’s model new 5* luxurious flats
The 5* Chalet Obergurgl is a brand new idea for Obergurgl, fashionable flats provide an actual home-from-home really feel and provide an opulent base for a bunch of buddies however are particularly splendid for households. The flats provide one, two or three bedrooms and every of the bedrooms has a non-public rest room. (50m2, 70m2 and 120m2)
All the flats have entry to a balcony. It could be a pity to waste these great mountain views! A number of the rooms will take further baby’s beds and the residing area is beneficiant in all of the flats. The bedrooms have area and light-weight supplied by large home windows which supplies entry to the various balconies to take full benefit of the mountain setting.
Described as self-catered flats, we perceive friends 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. A number of the finest eating experiences are within the native motels. I notably loved lunch within the See You restaurant, a couple of minutes’ stroll from Chalet Obergurgl.
For budding house cooks, the flats present high-quality Bosch and Mille home equipment, with cooking pots, pans, plates and cutlery. A close-by grocery store is useful for provides. You could have the whole lot you might 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 proper place to chill out after snowboarding. In the event you nonetheless have vitality, 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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