Essentials
Resort Altitude
1930m
Snow Range
1800m to 3082m
The Mountain
Piste area - 110
Black runs - 5
Red runs - 15
Blue runs - 9
Nursery slopes - 3
Mountain cafes - 10
Snow cannon - 90
Parks - 0
Pipes - 0
Transfers
Innsbruck 1.5hrs
Ratings
Queues - 10
Lifts - 10
Cafes - 4
Snow - 10
Extent - 4
Transfer - 6
Charm - 8
Scenery - 6
Eating Out - 8
Apres Ski - 6
Resort Profile For Obergurgl
A charming, snow-sure resort which should appeal to those looking for a traditional Tyrolean village atmosphere
TheObergurgl ski resort in Austria forms part of the Gurgl/Hochgurgl ski area at the southern end of the Ötztal Gurglertal valley. A high altitude resort with snow sure uncrowded slopes ideal for cruising intermediates and beginners. A traditional old village with oodles of Tyrolean charm, Obergurgl attracts visitors who come back year after year. With plenty of quality snow, no queues and a friendly atmosphere it is easy to see why. The accomodation is typically traditional small hotels while the apres-ski is light hearted and quiet, with a good choice of restaurants. The ski area isn’t the most extensive and there is little to interest advanced skiers or snowboarders but this actually adds to its charm.
Resort Pros
- Traditional Austrial village resort.
- Relatively uncrowded.
- Large snow sure ski area, particularly kind to beginners and intermediates lacking confidence.
- The long season
Resort Cons
- The pistes lack any real challenge for most.
- Little off-slope activity.
- The high, exposed slopes can suffer from bad weather.
SlopeSeeker Tips
If the weather's bad, head for the treelined runs under the Steinmannbahn and also down to the Hochgurglbahn.