Solden
Sölden ranks among the most popular winter sports resorts world-wide. Several times it has been hosting the Alpine Ski World Cup and, over the last decades, it has become one of the greatest ski and snowboard centers in all of Europe. The entire region boasts not less than 147 km of immaculate ski runs for all levels and abilities. Winter sports at its finest!
State-of-the-art mountain railways featuring a total capacity of 66,000 persons per hour, guarantee ultimate skiing fun without queuing. The wide variety of ski runs is divided into 73 km of blue trails (easy), 45 km of red ski runs (intermediate) and 23 km of black pistes (difficult) offering a whole range of slopes ideal for both beginners and advanced skiers. Giggijoch area provides the perfect terrain for beginners and intermediate skiers while the ski area’s challenging Gaislachkogel peak (3,058 m) offers both steep slopes for experts and fantastic off-piste routes for adventurers.
Discover some of Sölden’s endless winter sports highlights: Giggijoch Boarders’ Park, race course, easy cross or mogul slopes – The choice is all yours!
The winter ski area is conveniently connected to the glacier ski area by the so-called “Golden Gate to the Glacier“ lifts. You can easily reach the glacier slopes (up to 3,250 m above sea level) on your skis, starting right in the town center of Sölden. In Rettenbach Glacier’s “Schwarze Schneide” area another highlight is waiting for you: the valley’s most outstanding top-to-bottom ski run is 12.8 km long with 1,880 m difference in altitude. Sölden is pure bliss for skiers! Additionally, ski enthusiasts are of the opinion that the Rettenbachtal Ski Route (6 km) ranks among the truly unique insider tips.
In Sölden, snow is absolutely guaranteed from November to May. Thanks to the following reasons:
• Ski Area located between 1,350 m and 3,250 m above sea level
• 2 Glacier Ski Areas: Rettenbach & Tiefenbach
• Excellent snow making facilities covering all ski runs up to 2,200 m above sea level
Sölden has Austria’s only ski area comprising 3 mountain peaks higher than 3,000 m that are accessible by lifts within only one skiing resort:
» BIG 3 is our motto! Have a look at the ultimate “peak performance” and get to know everything about the marvelous ski area by joining in the virtual » Big 3-Rally
About 20 cozy mountain inns and restaurants, ranging from rustic huts and umbrella bars to modernly equipped self-service restaurants, invite you to enjoy your well-earned stop and to take a closer look at the incredible après ski scene. The earlier you start the better it will be!
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| General |
Sölden is Austria’s first winter sports resort to offer the keen skier 3 superbly developed three thousand meter high mountains, known as the BIG3.
A modern 24-person gondola gives access to “Gaislachkogl”, “Tiefenbachkogl” and “Schwarze Schneide” are serviced by 8-person gondolas.
Austria’s first glacier tour winding across 3 mountains through an incredible elevation gain of 10,000 meters!
At 3,058 meters altitude, Gaislachkogl, the first of the “Great 3” peaks, is almost small for Ötztal standards. Next in height comes Tiefenbachkogl at 3,309 meters which is already considerably higher. But Schwarze Schneide tops them all with 3,370 meters. It is not only the highest of Sölden’s skiable mountains but also the youngest as it was just developed for skiing in the October of 2003.
Those who ski the BIG3 in one can proof not only that they have the necessary brawn to overcome a difference in elevation of almost 10,000 meters, but also enjoy one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring mountain views Austria has to offer. |
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| Targeted Activities: |
Skiing, Snowboarding |
| Season Availability: |
November to May
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| Number of Lifts: |
10 |
| Lift Capacity: |
20000 |
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Beautiful cross-country trails, prepared and full of variety:
Track 1: Sölden/Hof - 3 km
Track 2: Sölden/Rechnau 5 km
Track 3: Zwieselst./Bodenegg 8 km
Track 4: Vent 3 km
Track 5: Vent Übungsloipe 0,5 km
Cross- country courses are offered by the ski-schools in Sölden and Vent. Cross-country equipment is available from all sports shops in the Ötztal arena.
Other cross-country possibilities are in the near vicinity:
Untergurgl/Obergurgl
at 2.000 m above sea level: 10 km trails
Längenfeld/Huben/Gries:
50 km trails
Get there with the cross-country bus. Travel on this bus is free to all holders of the Ötztal Arena Guest ticket. The bus tickets are available in the tourist office and in the local travel agents.
Emergency help by helicopter - From the ski slope right down to the surgery room
A wide range of quaint "Thayen" (=mountain huts) and state-of-the-art self service restaurants cater for excellent food and drinks. |
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Austrian Winter Sports Holidays
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Innsbruck / Tirol / Austria
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Starting Price: $846.00
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Seven night package tours to Innsbruck, Kitzbuhel, St. Anton, Mayrhofen, Ischgl, Zurs, Lech, Solden, Zell am See, Schladming....
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