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Alpine skiing is a major driver of tourism in Austria, and therefore an important economic factor. In particular, the provinces of Vorarlberg, Tyrol and Salzburg offer one or more ski resorts in almost every Alpine valley, equipped with numerous lifts (cable cars, chair lifts, T-bar lifts). The large ski areas in the Austrian Alps have 50 or ...
From the snowparks of Saalbach to St Anton’s slopeside après scene, here are the best of Austria’s pistes
Today, the contiguous ski resorts on three mountains around Lech and Zürs, the Arena on Gampen, Kapall, Galzig and Valluga above St. Anton and St. Christoph, form a ski resort with 87 lifts, 305 km of groomed slopes and 200 km of deep snow slopes. [2] Thanks to the many winter sports enthusiasts, tourism at the Arlberg is of great importance.
Saalbach is one of Austria's premier ski resorts, offering a range of runs, extensive off piste, and a good snow record. Skiing can be found on both sides of the valley. The runs on the north side of the valley (south-facing side) tend to be preferred by visitors because of their sunny weather.
Pages in category "Ski areas and resorts in Austria" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
The Arlberg Ski Club was founded in 1901 and the first race took place in 1904, before there were any lifts or prepared slopes. In 1921 the first ski school was founded in Arlberg. Later, in 1931, the first of several films, Der Weiße Rausch , directed by Arnold Fanck , was made.
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Gap Céüze: 17 ski slopes (25 km) La Grave: 2 ski slopes (25 km), 20 km of cross-country skiing; Laye: 8 ski slopes (7 km) Montgenèvre: 84 ski slopes (100 km), 28 km of cross-country skiing; Orcières-Merlette: 53 ski slopes (100 km), 25 km of cross-country skiing; Les Orres: 34 ski slopes (88 km), 30 km of cross-country skiing