Ski holidays in Obergurgl

Beginner skiing in Obergurgl

There are now 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. The Obergurgl ski school has an excellent reputation and all its instructors speak English. Bobos Miniclub will keep your little ones occupied with plenty of fun in the snow. The blue pistes in Hochgurgl area a great place to ‘find your ski legs’ again and great for middle beginners. 

Intermediate skiing in Obergurgl

The whole area, the Rosskar, Hohe Mut or Festkogl (Obergurgl) to the Wurmkogl (Hochgurgl) 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, and red run 7 and the runs by the Plattach chairlift in Obergurgl are good for better intermediates.

Advanced skiing in Obergurgl

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 Hohe Mut in Obergurgl. A day trip over to the glacier in Sölden is well worth it. As an experienced skier or boarder this area presents an exciting challenge. You can get lost exploring Sölden’s 2 glaciers and three peaks over 300m.

Snowboarding in Obergurgl

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

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 Obergurgl. 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 is also included with your 6 day lift pass. 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.

In neighbouring Hochgurgl, night skiing and night tobogganing is available until April every Thursday from 7pm to 10pm.

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.  

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.

Tuition runs from 10am-12pm & 1.30-3.30pm

Please note, ski school may be closed on Christmas and New Year day

Private tuition is available - please call to book

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.