Ski holidays in Hochgurgl

Beginner skiing in Hochgurgl

Hochgurgl has a beginner area and many wide, open blue runs to progress on to. In Obergurgl, there are two beginners areas, one in the village centre near the Rosskar lift and one at the bottom end of the village near the Festkogel lift. Bobos Miniclub will keep your little ones occupied with plenty of fun in the snow. The blue pistes in Hochgurgl are great for experienced beginners. 

Intermediate skiing in Hochgurgl

The Wurmkogl area has an extensive choice for skiers who like long, spacious blue and red runs. Blue runs 5 and 6 are good runs for low intermediates.

Advanced skiing in Hochgurgl

There are some challenging black runs and good moguls on the unprepared ski routes or book a guide to explore the deep powder off-piste skiing on the Wurmkogl in Hochgurgl. A day trip over to the glacier in Sölden is well worth it with your 6 day lifts pass which is valid in the superb Sölden area.

Snowboarding in Hochgurgl

Pistes are generally suitable for snowboarding with a selection of jumps on the Festkogl area.

Area pass includes Obergurgl, Hochgurgl, Untergurgl & Solden

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

There's a world of  benefits included with your 6 day lift pass in Hochgurgl. If you fancy getting out on the slopes on the day you arrive, there is a bonus early bird hour, included valid 3pm-4pm the day before your lift pass is due to start.

Night skiing and night tobogganing is also included with your 6 day lift pass. Available until April every Thursday from 7pm to 10pm.

In neighbouring Obergurgl, night skiing is open every Monday until mid-March, the Rosskarbahn runs from 6:30pm to 10pm and the Feskogl umbrella bar stays open specially so you can grab a drink up the mountain.

All six day passes include access to Hochgurgl's Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum and Solden's 007 Elements Museum. The 007 Elements Museum takes you straight into the exciting world of James Bond, right in the middle of the Alps. This must be prebooked online using your lift pass number.  

*Child snowboard & boots from 6yrs

Levels of equipment

• Blue: ideal for beginners to early intermediates – softer and easier to turn
• Red: suits confident intermediates – more rigid for better stability and control, usually new or one season old
• Black: ideal for strong intermediates and advanced skiers wanting high-performance equipment

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Group ski lessons need a minimum number of guests to take place. Very occasionally these numbers aren’t reached. If you have pre-booked lessons and this happens, the ski-school will do their best to offer private lessons to the value of the lessons you had originally booked.

Levels of tuition

• Beginner: never skied before
• Level 1: advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
• Level 2: low intermediate; snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
• Level 3: good intermediate; parallel turns 
• Advanced: fully confident on all slopes and looking to improve technique

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.