THE SKIING

The ski area affords fantastically spectacular scenery, beautifully groomed pistes, and a fast, modern lift system, recently and massively enhanced by the new ‘Top Express’ gondola, connecting the Obergurgl and Hochgurgl areas at the mid-station level. Now in its third season in our programme, Obergurgl has quickly become an established favourite with Esprit families.

FAMILIES
Obergurgl works wonderfully well for families. The children’s kindergarten ski area is right in the heart of the village, and transport is provided for all Esprit children to and from the slopes. For children who have progressed beyond the beginners’ stage, the blue runs of the Gaisberg provide the ideal area to move on to, and wide open slopes and superb snow conditions make for relaxed, enjoyable skiing.

BEGINNERS
The Mahdstuhl beginners’ lift is perfect for getting complete beginners started with confidence, and the excellent ski-school will soon have you up on the next stage of blue runs above the village.

INTERMEDIATES
The ski area’s three main parts - Hochgurgl, Festkogl and Hohe Mut - are all interconnected, and all offer a good choice of red and blue runs, with the occasional black for those days when you feel like a challenge. With the great snow at this altitude, expertly prepared, there are miles of flattering, open cruising runs to enjoy, with a choice of ‘pit-stops’ along the way!

ADVANCED
Obergurgl does not claim to be a ‘macho’ resort for experts, but the half dozen black runs and excellent off-piste possibilities (see below) still serve to get the adrenalin flowing, and the top half of the Hohe Mut red run is renowned for its challenging moguls.

POWDER POTENTIAL
The snow record here is exceptional, so there is plentiful off-piste to be explored in the company of a local guide, and the more advanced ski-

school groups also regularly venture off-piste to enjoy the latest snowfall.

SNOWBOARDING
The superb on- and off-piste snow conditions make for excellent boarding, and the big plus for all boarders, particularly those less experienced, is the wealth of gondolas and chairlifts, which enable you to cover pretty much the entire area avoiding drag-lifts altogether!

Our Esprit Ski Escort will be available at least 2 days of the week to ski with you and introduce you to the area.

Resort Height

1,930m

Skiing Range

1,800m – 3,080m

Pistes

110km

Blue

22

Red

15

Black

8

Direction of slopes

N, NW, W, SW

Longest run

8km

Uphill capacity per hour:

23,000
Gondolas

4

Snow Cannons

22km covered

Chairlifts

12

Mountain Restaurants

9

Drag Lifts

7

Cross Country Trails

30km

APRÈS SKI
There is a lively atmosphere at the snow-bars and cafés as skiers finish for the day, and as you would expect in Austria, a choice of traditional après-ski activities to enjoy. ‘Nightlife’ as such however is generally pleasingly quieter, with most guests enjoying the chance to relax in their chalet or hotel.

ACTIVITIES
 Ice-skating Curling Snowshoe walks Cleared winter walks Weekly night-skiing, with a Ski Show from Obergurgl’s ski instructors Guests’ ski races

OTHER AMENITIES
Tourist Office Shops ATM Evening ski-school show with fireworks most weeks