Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Resort Guide
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Austria
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 110km |
| Highest Lift | 3,080m |
| Resort Height | 1,930m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
The ski area of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,930m, with 110km of marked runs.
Summary
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has direct access to 110km of downhill skiing, with 39 marked pistes, served by a total of 24 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,930m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,080m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is 8km long and the most difficult run is the 'Hohe Mut Buckelpiste Top - Wurmkogel II'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
The next notable snow forecast is 10cm, expected on 22 December, with around 21cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 20km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | 55km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 16 | 35km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 110km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 12km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 24 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,080m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,930m |
| Resort Altitude (Obergurgl-Hochgurgl) | 1,930m |
| Max Vertical | 1,150m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Schools and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Sölden, Imst.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is Innsbruck Airport, 90 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Bolzano, Memmingen and Friedrichshafen airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 24 ski lifts are able to uplift 37,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 110km of ski runs, with 68 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Obergurgl-Hochgurgl open?
Opened (since 14 November 2024).
Closes : 27 April 2025.
Usual opening is mid November, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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