AUSTRIA - SKI AMADÉ

BAD GASTEIN

760 KM OF SLOPES 270 LIFTS

275 km
390 km
95 km

SKIING

Children

Beginner

Intermediate

Expert

Off-piste

Snowboard

Cross country
AREA

City height1100 m

Highest skiing2686 m

Lift capacity71261 per/h

Off-pisteYes

Longest run10 km

Fun-parkYes
CITY

Charm

After-skiing

Shopping

Eateries

SKI AREA

In Gastein Valley, in which Bad Gastein is located, you can experience 201 piste kilometers spread over 5 mountain peaks, and something for all levels of skier. In the valley there are five different ski areas: Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein, Sportgastein and Grossarl. The area that houses these five areas offers skiing from 835 meters up to 2,686 meters, which increases the snow safety. The area offers slopes for all levels, whether it is the beginner, who prefers the blue slopes or the more experienced, which prefers the red or black slopes.

If you are in to off-piste and heights, then you definitely have to go to Sportgastein, which offers plenty of opportunities for powder and pristine spots. Sportgastein is located within a charming little valley at the bottom of the Gastein valley, where you are surrounded by unspoiled nature and beautiful mountain peaks as far as the eye can see. The slopes are world class and the view as well.

If you have small children with you, Angertal ski center is the perfect place for the little ones to learn to ski. Angertal is located between Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein, and you can both ski here, take the ski bus or the car. At the bottom of Angertal there are child-friendly conveyor belts, which easily transport the little ones up the beginner’s hill, and when they first have control of the skis, they can even use the t-bar themselves and drive down the children’s slope. While the little ones are at skischool, parents can try Skiamadé’s longest piste, which ends in Bad Hofgastein. If you have small children, who are too small to ski, Angertal ski center also has a large playroom where the little ones can romp, therefore the ski center Angertal is a true children’s paradise for the smallest.

If you are in Bad Gastein, Dorfgastein and Grossarl are definitely also worth a visit. You will find exquisite wide slopes and varied skiing, for the whole family and all levels of skiers. It is easy to get around between the different ski areas in the Gastein Valley. Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein are connected via lifts and pistes, and if you want to go to Sportgastein or Dorfgastein, you can easily take the ski bus or even drive there.

If you are more in to cross country, there is also a possibility for this in the Gastein valley. Gastein valley has a total of 7 cross country runs, which together give you 45 prepared trails. Böcksteiner piste and the Kurpark piste in Bad Hofgastein are provided with lights and gives you the possibility of cross country skiing untill 21:00. Sportgastein offers cross-country skiing at 1600 meters altitude, which gives a long cross-country season.

Let AlpenTravel help you – and save money!

If you choose to let AlpenTravel help you with the ski rental and ski passes, you will not only get favourable prices on the rental, it is also very easy, as we will make sure that the rented equipment is ready for you in the shop, by Skistall Lederer, as well as the ski passes, which will be ready for you upon arrival.

Once we received your order, we will send you a payment link. Your order must be completely paid. Once we have received your payment, we will proceed with your order.

Make your order not less than 7 days prior to arrival!

THE CITY

Bad Gastein itself is a very hilly town, built up of a rock wall and has many beautiful buildings that together create a cozy and charming atmosphere. Bad Gastein was formerly known as an exclusive spa town, which the city is characterized by, and therefore exquisite skiing can be combined with relaxing spas and wellness. You can visit Felsentherme, where you can bathe in hot mineral-containing water, directly from the underground sources, or try one of the many saunas to get rid of the sore muscles.

Bad Gastein also offers many bars and après ski sites, among others you can swing past the Lederhosen Bar, when you have finished skiing, here is many opportunities for solid après-ski and dancing in ski boots, or you can visit Bad Gastein’s largest bar, Silverbullet, where there is live music and a cozy atmosphere.

If you have children or if you are a large child yourself, we can recommend the 2.5 km long toboggan run down from Bellevue-Alm. Take the old but charming lift up to Bellevue elm and eat a delicious dinner before heading down the mountain again on the illuminated toboggan run. The toboggan run is open from 10:30 to 16:00, and every evening from 17:30 to 23:00.

SKI RENTAL

Our partner in Bad Gastein, Skistall Lederer, is located only a few meters from the main lift Stubnerkogel. If you pre-order your equipment you will save 10 % on the rental. At Lederer you can rent equipment for all levels and for the whole family. At Lederer storage of your equipment is included in the the rental price. Skistall Lederer also has a cross-country shop located in Sportgastein directly at the start of the track.

Let Alpentravel help you and save money! If you choose to let AlpenTravel help you with liftcard and skirental, you will not only obtain good prices! It is also much easier for you, and furthermore the liftcards will also be ready for you to pick up at our reception or in your apartment.

When we have received your order, you will get a paymentlink. Your order needs to be prepaid!

After the payment we will accept your order. Your order must be made at least 7 days prior to arrival!

If your are going to rent your equipment, there are several different packages to choose between, depending on your level. Below you will find a short description, of the three different packages you can rent at Skistall Lederer.

BRONZE | All-round equipment

This packages includes a softer ski, which is easy to handle and therefore the easiest ski. These are recommended for beginners or those who have tried it a couple of times.

SILVER | For the experienced skier

This packages includes a stiffer ski and is therefore recommended, for those who have been skiing a couple of times or those who are trained skiers, but wishes a ski that is easier to handle and not as stiff as the VIP ski.

GOLD | The very best

This packages includes the latest models and is recommended for the trained skier/expert, who likes a stiff ski, where you have to work and press to make it obey.