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Großarl Ski Resort Guide

Großarl, Austria

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length80km
Highest Lift2,100m
Resort Height920m
 Nearest AirportsSalzburg and Munich
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Großarl

The ski area of Großarl is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 920m, with 80km of marked runs.

Summary

Großarl has direct access to 80km of downhill skiing, with 19 marked pistes, served by a total of 24 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,100m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Großarl offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Großarl is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Großarl.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Großarl is 8km long and the most difficult run is the '#7 Larchenhang', which is 15km in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Großarl?

The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 3 December, with around 21cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Großarl Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 6 8km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1749km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 6 21km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 1 2km
Downhill
Total Length
80km
Cross Country
Total Length
32km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
24

Altitudes & Slopes

Großarl Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,100m
Lowest Piste920m
Resort Altitude (Großarl)920m
Max Vertical1,180m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, NE

Großarl has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Großarl
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Großarl

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Großarl Ski Schools and Großarl Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Großarl?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Saint Johann im Pongau District, Salzburg.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Großarl is Salzburg, 70 minutes drive away.

Munich, Klagenfurt, Linz, Ljubljana, Innsbruck Airport and Graz airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 24 ski lifts are able to uplift 24,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 60km of ski runs, with 335 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Großarl open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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