Gurgl - Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski area

With the "Ötztal Superskipass", you can enjoy a total of around 360 kilometres of slopes and 91 ski lifts. Slopes at altitudes of up to 3,340 metres are just waiting to be explored. As well as Sölden, Ober-/Hochgurgl, Oetz and Vent also boast perfectly developed ski areas. In Ober- and Hochgurgl, a magnificent mountain landscape stretches up to an altitude of 3,082 metres. Snow lasts from November to May, and should there ever be a lack of snow, snow-making systems ensure a sufficient snow cover.

The "Obergurgl-Hochgurgl" ski area is situated at the head of the Ötztal valley at altitudes ranging from 1,793 to 3,082 metres and offers 112 kilometres of slopes and 25 lifts. It’s no surprise that it has a reputation as the ski area in the Alps with the most reliable snow conditions – its high altitude and state-of-the-art snow-making systems speak for themselves! 99 per cent of the slopes can be covered with artificial snow, meaning the lifts are in operation from November right through to May! The "Top-Express-Gurgl" gondola lift provides an excellent link between the two areas – the 3.6-kilometre journey takes just around 9 minutes and offers a fantastic view of the surrounding glaciers!

Hochgurgl, with its wide, gentle slopes, is particularly well suited to beginners. Obergurgl is more challenging, but also features a number of blue runs. Experienced skiers will enjoy the run at the Hohe Mut in Obergurgl – the most challenging slope in the Ötztal, featuring mogul runs and a particularly steep descent!

For freestylers, there is a snow park at the Bruggenbodenbahn in Obergurgl, which, with two different lines and just under 20 obstacles, guarantees a fresh thrill and pure adrenaline. Numerous fantastic freeride areas – including those on the Wurmkogel and Festkogel, as well as on the Hohe Mut – also ensure plenty of fun and action.

The "Top Mountain Crosspoint" is well worth a visit. This modern building serves three purposes: it is the valley station for Section I of the Kirchenkarbahn, complete with a restaurant; it is also the toll booth for the Timmelsjoch High Road; and, with the "Mountain Motorcycle Museum", it is the highest-altitude motorcycle museum in Europe. The modern, multifunctional complex is architecturally modelled on a snowdrift.

Night skiing Gurgl - Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

In the Ötztal in Austria, there are some pistes for skiing at night, which are opened on some days outside the daily operating hours of the lifts. This special offer is also available in the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area, so that the daily skiing fun doesn't have to end at the regular lift closing time. An illuminated piste is available in both areas on certain days for evening skiing fun.

Après ski in Gurgl - Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Snowpark Gurgl - Obergurgl-Hochgurgl: Quattro Snow Park

There is a snow park at the Bruggenboden lift in the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area.

For the centrepiece of the Funmountain in Obergurgl, the crew has been increased to provide perfect conditions for all those who love shredding. With at least 18 varied obstacles, the park offers an exciting set-up that puts the finishing touches to the ski area.

The Familypark is now set up where the snow park used to be: The youngest shredheads and freestyle beginners will get their money's worth here. The snow park can now be found at the Steinmannbahn lift and has grown significantly in size as a result of the change of location! Events and contests round off the offer. There is also a fun slope in the ski area that is suitable for young and old.

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