Grossarltal ski resort (also spelt Großarl) is one of the best maintained and most modern ski resorts in the state of Salzburg, and has won the award 'best ski resort in Salzburg land' twice.
Set in a pretty, traditional Austrian mountain village Grossarltal ski resort is linked to Dorfgastein over Mount Kreuzkogel in the famous Gastein valley, with all of that area's skiing on the Amade ski pass.
Grossarltal ski resort has wide runs and lots of skiing for intermediates, with plenty for beginners, but only 8km for more advanced skiers. For snowboarders, there is a half pipe plus a funpark with piped music to get you in the mood.
Resort ratings summary (out of 10):
Overall: 7
Skiing: 8
Snow: 7
Apres Ski: 7
Resort Summary:
Population: 3900
Currency: Euro
Language: German
Resort Altitude: 920m (3018ft)
Winter Season: December to April
Number of beds:
Nearest Airport: Salzburg
Nearest Town: Salzburg
Nearest rail station: St Johann im Pongau 16km
Getting there by road: Easy
Snow:
Snow reliability: Good (80 snow cannons cover 50% of the slopes)
Current snow conditions: snow conditions from the BBC
About the ski runs:
Total piste length: 80km
Vertical Drop: 1180m (3871ft)
Number of ski runs:
Beginner %: 29
Intermediate %: 51
Advanced %: 10
Snowboard parks: 2
About the ski lifts:
Highest Lift: 2100m (6889ft)
Lowest Lift: 920m (3018ft)
Number of Lifts: 24
Lift capacity: 24000 per hour
Lifts open: 08:30 - 16:00
The cost of ski passes (2004 / 05):
Adult 1 day:29 Euros
Adult 6 days: 132 Euros
Child 1 day: 16 Euros
Child 6 days: 73 Euros
Restaurants, Apres ski and non skiers:
Grossarltal ski resort is quite large and offers lots of acitvies apart from skiing, including ice skating, tobogganing, curling, snowboarding, there is also an indoor pool. There are 5 discos, plus 50 bar / inns to choose from, and 13 snow huts.
Resort contact details:
Address: Tourism federation Grossarltal, A - 5611 Grossarl, Austria.
Telephone: +43 (0) 6414 281
Fax: +43 (0) 6414 8193
E-Mail: info@grossarltal.at
website: www.grossarltal.at
