Ski resorts in Austria Ischgl. Skiing on wild slopes. Mountain hiking routes

For lovers active species Sports, winter entertainment, fun companies and unforgettable impressions will certainly appeal to your holiday in the resort of Ischgl.

Active development ski resort began in the 60s of the last century and today Ischgl is in no way inferior to the Alpine Courchevel in terms of comfort and the widest choice of routes.

Location

The entire main area of the resort is geographically located in Tyrol, near the Swiss border. It belongs to the Silvertta ski region, which, in addition to the Austrian recreation center, includes the Swiss resort of Samnaun. The nearest large cities are Innsbruck (110 km), Salzburg (300 km), Munich (300 km).

Until the 60s of the last century, the small village of Ischgl was known to ski lovers only as the starting point of the famous mountaineering ski slope"Classic Silvretta".

The first lift to Idalp (the place at the top of the mountain where all the central parties of the resort take place) was launched in 1963, then 10 years later a gondola lift began operating, taking those wishing to the top of Mount Pardach Grat.

And in 1977, a dozen ski lifts, restaurants and recreation centers were already operating near the village. This year is considered the year of the beginning of the active development of Ischgl and the entire ski region Silvretta-Skiregion.

general information

Ischgl welcomes those who want to enjoy the thrill of descending from the snowy mountains from late November to May. It is during this period that the required level of snow is observed here.

The ski resort attracts not only with ample opportunities for skiing on slopes of any complexity, but also with high comfort, a modern level of service, and a highly developed leisure infrastructure.

The scale of the ski region and its popularity are evidenced, first of all, by the numbers:

The total hourly capacity of all lifts during the season reaches 93,800 people;
45 ski lifts and cable cars have been built;
The total length of the slopes prepared for descent is 238 kilometers;
1,100 snow cannons are constantly in operation;
The length of the longest route is 11 km.

Fans of winter activities can enjoy not only traditional skiing, but also snowboarding, freeride, and ice skating. Connoisseurs thrills They can treat themselves to hang gliding and mountain climbing.

You won't be bored at the resort - here every day you can find new entertainment to your liking.

From Ischgl, Austria, it is easy to ski to the Swiss side of Samnaun - this opportunity is provided by a single ski pass. But more on this later.

Trails and lifts

The elevation difference at the resort reaches 1464 meters. The total length of the tracks is 238 km, of which:

Blue – 38 km;
Red -127 km;
Black – 45 km;
Ski routes – 20 km.

The full diagram can be viewed by following the link.

There are 45 lifts, including:

Chair type 21;
Gondolas – 2;
Tow ropes – 16;
Funiculars 3.

Some of the most popular lifts:

Special tracks

For lovers of extreme mountain descents, Ischgl has prepared 11 “black” slopes, allowing you to evaluate your courage and level of skill, among them:

For beginners

You can get your first skiing skills on one of the many blue slopes. Slopes for beginners are equipped in accordance with all modern safety and comfort requirements.

The starting point for those wishing to learn the basics of skiing is the Fimba or Silvretta cable car, which runs from the city center to the slopes of Idalpa.

The first turns on the snow crust are facilitated by convenient and comfortable lifts:

Velill B6 training lift;
Velillbahn B1;
B9 training zone conveyor belt;
Viderböden B7 training lift;
Sonnenbahn B5;
Belt conveyor Viderböden B10.

The resort has a Snow Sports Academy, where you can take an individual or group training course under the guidance of hundreds of experienced instructors.

Freestyle Park Ischgl

For the 2018 season, Snowpark Ischgl has acquired a new look. Not only have all the obstacles, rails and boxes been improved, but also the lighting, which allows you to enjoy your holiday around the clock.

The park is divided into two sections and a funline zone. The freestyle park layout is shown below.

Smuggler's Tour

Since the 2016/2017 season, Ischgl has provided its guests with a new attraction - the Smuggler's Tour. In former times, people made the transition from Austria to Switzerland and back, supplying scarce goods for both sides. Naturally, this was both illegal and physically difficult.

Now those who wish can repeat the circular route of the smugglers, depending on the level of difficulty they are divided into three:

The smuggler's tour is a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of two neighboring states. Crossing the border between Austria and Switzerland will provide an opportunity to compare not only the nature, but also the level of service, buy souvenirs and have an active and useful rest.

Holidays in Ischgl mean not only well-equipped modern pistes, but also secluded slopes where you can spend time in solitude.

Fans of skiing from the mountains without fuss will definitely enjoy:

Offered service

In Ischgl you can fully enjoy not only the ski slopes. Resort guests will receive all the necessary services if they wish.

Beautiful clean air, soft snow, smartly equipped ski lifts, many restaurants and eateries, shops, ski schools, centers children's leisure– all this is available at the ski resort.

Mountain VIP Club

Mountain VIP Club is an exclusive club in Ischgl, allowing participation of no more than 300 VIP clients.

Anyone who joins the club during a ski holiday in Tyrol receives an exclusive level of service:

VIP lounge at Idalpa's Alpenhaus restaurant with wide panoramic views local beauties, excellent cuisine and quality wines;
Free parking space in the underground levels of the Silvretta garage;
Separate VIP entrance to the Silvretta cable car;
Personal instructor from the Ski Academy;
A separate VIP zone at international events;
Free testing of new ski equipment.

Ski schools

The Ischgl Ski Academy is known far beyond Austria. During the ski season, more than a hundred specially trained instructors teach the basics and intricacies of skiing, snowboarding, telemark style, and virgin snow descents to everyone, starting from the youngest tourists from three years old.

Special offer No-Handicap course designed to teach skiing to people with poor vision and disabilities. If necessary, the instructor can accompany such tourists on the descents from the mountains.

You can also improve your skill level individually by paying for a private course at the Academy.

Ski bus

All guests of the Paznaun Valley can use the resort's ski bus free of charge without restrictions after purchasing a ski pass. From the entire valley you can take a bus in just a few minutes to get to the lifts of 4 cable cars and back after skiing.

Care for children

Ischgl is one of the most safe places for a comfortable family vacation with children of all ages:

Ski rental and storage

The ski resort of Ischgl is also appreciated by many for the opportunity to travel light. Special equipment can be purchased here in numerous stores or rented for the entire duration of your stay. The resort's sports shops always have a selection of equipment that matches fashion trends and is made by the most famous manufacturers.

Rental centers offer high-quality equipment that is constantly serviced. Consultants will help you choose skis, boots and all other sports accessories, focusing not only on the client’s wishes, but also on his age, weight, height and other parameters.

All ski equipment, including snowboards and skis, can be left at any time in the central storage rooms, two of which are located in Idalp and three in Ischgl.

Services for guests with special needs

Winter sports enthusiasts with certain health problems can travel to Ischgl without fear. Here in the Silvretta Skiarena ski area, everything is designed to make them feel comfortable:

If necessary, resort staff will come to their aid at any time;
There are specially equipped parking spaces at the lower stations of the Silvretta and Pardachgrat cable descents;
Elevators at the lower station will help wheelchair athletes reach cable car Silvretta A1;
If necessary, the speed of the cable car is reduced.

In hotels and restaurants in Ischgl, guests with special needs also do not have to feel uncomfortable - the European level of comfort is guaranteed to every vacationer.

European trip cancellation insurance

A pre-planned and paid vacation in Ischgl may be interrupted due to reasons beyond the control of the client or force majeure.

With European Trip Cancellation Insurance, financial costs can be refunded. Paid insurance compensates for costs in several cases:

In case of trip cancellation or interruption;
If a pre-booked place to stay is not provided on time;
In case of forced extension of stay at the resort;
When rescue costs arise.

Cancellation of a planned vacation or its interruption occurs for various reasons; trip insurance provides, among other things, compensation payments:

If the insured or one of his family members has an accident at the resort or develops a serious illness;
In case of material damage;
If you lose your job due to unjustified reasons;
When called up for service (military, civilian);
When calling a vacationer to court.

European trip cancellation insurance can also be purchased online.

Leisure

Without exaggeration, we can say that Ischgl is not only a place for those who love skiing on the slopes. Any vacationer will be able to spend their leisure time in accordance with their ideas about active recreation.

Hang gliding, curling, ski touring, ice climbing, hiking on a separate track and horse riding are just a small part of the entertainment in Ischgl.

The ski resort is also famous for one of the longest tracks designed for sledding and you can experience the excitement here around the clock - at night the entire length of the route is well lit.

You can rest and relax in the hotels themselves. Guests can visit fitness rooms, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and squash courts.

Thanks to the highly developed infrastructure and attentive staff, your holiday in Ischgli flies by and leaves behind only a lot of positive emotions.

Skiing on wild slopes

Silvretta Arena attracts both professional and beginner freeriders with its variety of wild slopes. Wide slopes rich in snow cover, narrow gorges, steep descents and sheer cliffs will allow you to splash out the adrenaline and feel like a conqueror of the mountains.

Ski tours and freeride, skiing on untouched virgin lands attract hundreds of tourists, many of whom return to Ischgl again and again for the thrill.

Experienced guides monitor safety on the slopes, and ski instructors will always come to the aid of beginners.

Cross-country skiing

Many people consider cross-country skiing to be in the extra-class category. Smooth gliding will allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of the snowy peaks and slopes, keeping your body in excellent physical shape. Cross-country skiers almost never have extra pounds or a bad mood.

Cross-country skiing routes on Ischgl range from the easiest to the most technical. All tracks are built at an altitude of 1377 to 2036 meters among the slopes of Paznaun.

Along with the classic type of skiing, you can learn skating style - the most intense technique of cross-country skiing.

Skates

Right in the center of Ischgl behind the Silvretta cable car there is a natural ice skating rink. Speed skating can successfully replace snowboarding and skiing on mountain slopes. Skates can be rented, and for children under 6 years old, visiting the skating rink is absolutely free.

On ice skating rink There are also separate areas for curling - four tracks with a mirror-smooth surface. Any vacationer can get all equipment at nearby rental points.

Snowmobiling

Every Wednesday, vacationers are invited to spend an unforgettable three hours of snowmobiling along the mountain roads of Ischgl. Walks take place at night under the guidance of experienced guides.

The cost of the route includes equipment and fondue, which allows you to warm up and gain strength. Those interested can order and individual tour on snowmobiles regardless of the day of the week.

Sledging

The Ischgl track, specially equipped for sledding, is considered the longest in the Alps - its length is 7 km and the elevation difference is 950 meters. It opens at 7 pm every Thursday and Monday and its top point can be reached by the Silvrettabahn cable car.

A rapid descent from a mountain under a starry sky along a well-lit track also requires some skills, so it is better to do the first run under the guidance of an experienced mentor.

At rental centers you can rent special sleds that have a streamlined shape, which will not only increase the speed of movement, but also make it easy to turn or stop if necessary.

Mountain hiking routes

For lovers of quiet time and unhurried reflection, walking in specially designated areas is ideal.

Hiking routes in Tyrol cover:

Air route "Skyfly"

A truly unique speed develops here - up to 85 kilometers, total length air line 2 km, starts from the middle station of the Silvrettabahn cable car, consists of several sections:

The end of the flight is the roof of the 3-S Pardatschgratbahn station. The unit can be used by two people who want to ride at the same time.

Tennis center

Ischgl has indoor courts for those who want to enjoy tennis in the winter. They are located in the west of Ischgl next to a forest basin. Four outdoor and four indoor courts accommodate everyone at any time of the year; you can refresh yourself and gain strength here in a cozy cafe.

Leisure center

Silvretta Center Ischgl is a leisure center with a water park, wellness room, skittle alleys, restaurant, areas for events and conferences. IN indoor water park There are massage nozzles and always warm water.

For lovers water procedures you can also visit:

Finnish sauna and steam bath;
Infrared sauna;
Shallow pool;
Ice Grotto

Water treatments can be completed with a solarium and a visit to a cafe and restaurant with home cooking.

You can spend a wonderful evening with friends or a loved one playing bowls or billiards. Along the way, those who wish can refresh themselves with pizza or meat and cheese fondue.

Apres ski

Apres ski - a range of leisure services in Ischgl is very widely represented. After skiing from the mountains you can relax in:

Schatzi – in a ski bar and restaurant. Located next to the exit from the resort's main ski slope;
Crazy Nova. The cafe-restaurant is famous for its international cuisine and snack bar;
Posthörndl – a nightclub where you can party until the morning;
Paznauner Thaya – a mountain restaurant built right in the middle of the Silvretta Arena;
Korovnik is a dance club, successfully combined with a bar and places to relax.

Gourmet restaurants

Restaurants in Ischgl according to the culinary guides “Gault & Millau” and “A la Carte” - real paradise for gourmets and connoisseurs of rare dishes. Here you can try not only exquisite dishes, but also enjoy the impeccable beauty of their presentation, cozy atmosphere and wide choice wine

Those who regard food as one of their pleasures should visit:

Stylish surroundings, culinary delights and a wine shop attract even the most demanding guests;
SCHLOSSHERRNSTUBE - SCHLOSSHOTEL ISCHGL– the realm of gourmet dishes and traditional Tyrolean charm;
LUCY WANG. The restaurant is known for its Asian and French cuisine;
"HOME STAGE" BY MARTIN SIEBER. You can enjoy delicious and satisfying dishes in the restaurant in a calm and cozy atmosphere;
TROFANA ROYAL, "PAZNAUNER STUBE". The restaurant employs the most awarded chef in the region;
BONNET LOCAL - YSCLA / GAULT MILLAU. It has several awards and will delight any holidaymaker with the variety of its dishes;
FLIANA GOURMET. Austrian cuisine and culinary creations from the best chefs in Ischgl attract tourists from different parts of the ski resort.

Other restaurants, pizzerias, cafes, taverns

In Ischgl, everything is created for the comfort of vacationers and the abundance of all kinds of inexpensive and pretentious restaurants, cozy taverns and cafes, pizzerias is proof of this.

Many people come to the resort more than once; even several trips do not guarantee that the dishes of all food outlets will be tried.

There are 39 restaurants serving guests in Ischgl, the most popular:

Gasthof Höllboden;
Golden Eagle;
Hotel Tirol.

For pizza lovers, Ischgl offers a choice of 15 places where you can taste traditional Italian pizzas and delicious cannelloni. There are separate pizzerias in Matoner Dorfstadl and in the nightclub Champagner Alpine Lodge.

Pleasant communication in Ischgl is guaranteed by numerous cafes; there are 40 of them in the resort. Baurakucha, Waldbad, and the Central Cafe are popular.

For connoisseurs local cuisine You should definitely visit one of the three taverns in Ischgl - Walserstube, Gasthof Glöckner, Bodenalp.

Taverns among the mountains

Mountain kolybys are places to rest between descents from the mountains, where you can not only take a break, but also refresh yourself:

KOLIBA HEIDELBERGER HÜTTE. Built at an altitude of 2265 m in the Fimba valley of the Silvretta mountains;
KOLIBA JAMTALHÜTTE. Located in the south of Gartul in the Yamtal valley, which is one of the side branches of Silvretta. The mountain shelter is located at an altitude of 2164 meters;
KOLIBA WIESBADENER HÜTTE. Built at an altitude of 2448 m in the Ochsental valley.

Attractions

Leisure Ischgl has one of the most developed ski resorts. But you can visit the resort not only for the thrill; there are dozens of cultural events and attractions of world values.

Museums will help tourists become more familiar with the traditions of the region:

Mathias Schmid Museum. Matthias Schmid is a famous artist who depicts life in the mountains in his paintings;
Maton Peasant Museum;
Museum "Silvrettaseilbahn AG". Original exhibits and paintings will tell about the path of the company, from 1963 to the present day.

Churches and chapels are an opportunity to get in touch with the peculiarities of the region’s religion:

Parish Church of St. Nicholas in Ischgl. Completed in gothic style, one of the main attractions is the relics of the hand of St. Stephen;
Chapel of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. In the center is a statue of Joseph Schöpf from Telfs;
Chapel of St. Martha. It was opened quite recently - in 1995;
Mary's Chapel is one of the oldest, built in 1643;
Chapel of the Epiphany. Here you can see the Madonna of the 17th century sculptor Michael Lechleitner;
Chapel of the Help of Mary. Inside is an altar with figures from the collection of Joseph Georg Witwer;
Chapel of St. Antonia. Erected in 1630 as a plague chapel;
Chapel of St. Gallus. Built in the Fimbertal valley.

Connoisseurs of designer brands and any style can dedicate their vacation to a selection of exclusive and expensive outfits and the most modern ski equipment.

Gourmets will not be left out either - dozens of supermarkets are filled with both classic products and rare delicacies that you can bring with you from your vacation as souvenirs.

Among the most famous shops in Ischgl you can visit:

JULER'S TROCHTA LODA is a tourist costume store. The assortment includes exclusive costumes and accessories from the latest collections. There is a cafe on the territory of the store;
ISCHGL STORE. A visit to the store is worthwhile for those travelers who want to bring unique souvenirs and toys for their children from the Alps;
Assortment: sports equipment. There is a rental point;
SPORT AND STYLE HANGL. The store will delight you with exclusive sports goods and jewelry;
SISSIS GLOBAL FASHION. The store's assortment includes fashionable clothing, sporting goods and jewelry.

Tax free purchase

Visiting Ischgl with a ski pass to neighboring Samnaun, Switzerland, offers a special chance to purchase duty-free goods. This allows you to purchase the most fashionable clothes, jewelry, luxury goods, perfumes, tobacco products and alcoholic beverages at the best prices.

Before traveling to Samnaun, the administration of the complex advises you to read the brochure “What and where can I take with me”, which describes in detail all the rules and regulations of duty-free trade.

Accommodation

Apartments, hotels of varying levels of comfort, individual cottages and residential complexes - in total there are 393 places in Ischgl where guests can be accommodated during the ski season.

The cost of accommodation starts from 10 euros per day and ends at 390 euros, which allows anyone to enjoy a wonderful holiday, regardless of their financial well-being.

The most famous places to stay in Ischgl:

Hotel Silvretta;
Altamira Apartments;
Apartments LA STELLA;
Hotel VERWALL;
Residential complex EGGERSTÜBERL.

How to get there

You can get to Ischgl from almost anywhere globe without any problems. Near the resort there are airports of international importance, Railway and smooth highways and federal roads.

Important Features

When traveling by car, you need to consider several recommendations:

There is a toll on the autobahns in Austria. The vignette can be purchased at gas stations and in stores; its validity period is from 10 days to a year. Drivers without a receipt are severely fined;
An additional fee applies for travel on the road leading through the Arlberg Tunnel;
In Austria, in the event of an accident, all travelers leaving the vehicle must wear warning vests;
In winter, the vehicle must be equipped with winter tires and, if necessary, snow chains.

Nearest airports

There are several airports near the ski resort:

Innsbruck – 100 km;
Munich – 293 km;
Friedrichshafen - 166 km;
Zurich – 235 km.

From the airports you can get to Ischgl by train (stop at Landeck-Zams station), then by train shuttle buses № 4040, 260.

To Ischgl from Austria

For those who are already in Austria, you can get to the Ischgl ski resort by train to Landeck-Zams station, and from the station square take bus 260 heading towards Paznaun. The bus ride takes about an hour.

From Moscow

Planes from Moscow to Innsbruck fly year-round, but with a short transfer in Frankfurt or Vienna. During the winter months, S7 launches direct flights.

From Domodedovo the plane flies to Innsbruck, where you can take a taxi to the Innsbruck Hbf station. At the station you need to take the Rj train, which runs 4 times a day and go to the St. Anton am Arlberg, where you can already get to Ischgl by taxi or bus;
From Sheremetyevo the plane flies to Zurich airport. At the Zürich Flughafen station you need to buy a ticket for the Interregio train and travel to the Zürich HB station, where you change to the Rj train. You need to get off at the station. St. Anton am Arlberg and go to Ischgl by bus or taxi.

From Germany

There are several ways to get from Germany to Paznaun:

It is easy for German tourists to get to Ischgl and through Munich, from where you can get to Paznaun on the German Autobahn in three hours.

From Italy

There are two ways to get from Italy to Paznaun:

From Switzerland

It is easy to get from Switzerland to Ischgl:

Pros and cons of the resort based on reviews

When choosing a place to stay, reviews are considered the main criterion. Comments from people who have already visited the resort help make the right choice and make the right decision. Ischgl is no exception.

Below we will consider the advantages and disadvantages of this place based on reviews from tourists.

Resort benefits

The advantages of a holiday in Ischgl include:

Amazing landscapes that you can admire endlessly.
Availability of trails for beginners and professionals.
Always delicious food.
The resort is open almost until mid-spring, after which the lower slopes are closed.
Bars operate in restaurants. They are distinguished by a calm and inviting atmosphere, as well as affordable prices.
Several skiing areas (four), which allows you to choose an option based on your skills.
Availability of a duty-free zone where you can buy cheaper cigarettes and alcohol.
The ability to build a route depending on the level of light and weather.
There is a festive atmosphere in the city, everyone is having fun and enjoying life.
Various competitions, concerts, and night shows are held regularly.

Slope preparation in bad weather leaves much to be desired.
Many tracks are closed even during the season for various reasons. As a rule, this applies to the lower part of the slopes, where there is little snow.
There are long queues at the lifts, where you have to stand for 10-15 minutes.
There are only two supermarkets, so it’s worth choosing your place to stay responsibly.
It is unlikely that you will be able to book a room immediately before departure. It is better to make a reservation in advance - 2-3 months before travel. Otherwise, it may turn out that at the most crucial moment everything is busy.

To make your vacation unforgettable, please note: useful recommendations:

And remember that from Monday to Thursday, sledding begins (7 km of descent). The start starts at seven o'clock in the evening from A1 (lower station). Believe me, this is an unforgettable experience.

Prices and opening hours of the Ischgl ski resort can be found on the official website https://www.ischgl.com/ru/active/lyzhny-region/ceny-i-vremya-raboty/ceny-na-lyzhnye-abonementy.

Ski resorts in Austria
Ischgl

Ischgl: about the resort

Ischgl is rightfully considered one of the best Alpine resorts and is famous for its apres-ski. The town, located in the valley, began to develop in the mid-sixties, when local residents realized that tourism could bring in much more profit than agriculture. Having preserved many old houses that have been converted into hotels and guesthouses, the small village (only 1,350 inhabitants) today has a well-maintained developed infrastructure modern ski resort. The Silvretta Ski Arena is one of the largest regions in Austria, suitable for both skiers and snowboarders. The main ski area is located between altitudes of 2000 m - 2872 m, which, as a rule, allows skiing from early December to April.

Recommended: for lovers of comfortable accommodation and stormy nightlife skiers at good and expert levels, gourmets.
Not recommended: non-skiers, those who are just starting to ski, those who want to save money.

Pros:
– Decent selection of hotels, incl. luxury class.
– Excellent lift system.
– Extensive ski area.
– Vibrant nightlife.
– Good preparation of the tracks, one of best resorts for snowboarding.

Minuses:
- High price level.
- Few trails for beginners.
- Key routes back to the resort are often crowded.
- Extremely small area forest skiing.
- Ski-in ski-out options are limited.

Ischgl: how to get there
Nearest international Airport– Innsbruck, then 1 hour 20 minutes by train to Landeck and 1 hour by bus. From Zurich airport 4–5 hours by train (3 trains in the morning) and bus (with transfers); from Munich Airport - three routes per day (train 4–5 hours and bus 1 hour). Railway station - Landeck (30 km to the northeast). A special bus runs from the railway station to the resort (the schedule depends on the arrival of trains).

Distance from Ischgl to the nearest airports: Innsbruck (99 km), Zurich (220 km), Munich (302 km).

Trails: 238 km (blue – 18%, red – 61%, black – 21%)

Ischgl ski passes: prices
A VIP ski pass, which gives the opportunity to ski in the ski area Ischgl - Samnaun, costs 222.5-247 euros for 6 days (depending on the season), a children's 6-day ski pass (up to 17 years old) for 6 days costs 148 euros. The Silvretta ski pass is also offered, which in addition to Ischgl/Samnaun offers skiing over the neighboring villages of Galtur, Kappl and See (68 lifts in total). Such a ski pass for 6 days costs 249.5–290 euros for adults and 164 euros for children. As at other resorts, you can purchase ski passes for 5 days out of 7 (or 10 out of 14), passes for non-skiers, one-day ski passes and other varieties. Deposit for ski pass card: 5 euros. Children under 8 years old ride free when accompanied by an adult.

Alpine skiing in Ischgl
Wide, long tracks alternate with narrow turns and chutes and vast expanses of untouched virgin soil. central District skiing - intermountain basin Idalp (2300-2870 m). Three gondolas lead to it from the city. Wide blue and red (in some places black and red) trails descend into the basin from all sides. Training skiing is possible on routes 6 and 8; route 13 is more interesting. To the right of Idalp - transition to mountain range Palnkorf (2864 m), where there are many virgin fields and red and black pistes predominate. Particularly attractive for good skiers is the long descent 40 and the black lumpy route 34. From the top, a long route along a wide valley leads to the center of Samnaun (Switzerland). The small Swiss village is interesting primarily for its abundance of duty-free shops offering alcohol, cigarettes, cosmetics and perfumes at affordable prices Duty Free. It is recommended to study customs regulations when purchasing.

To the left of the Idalp basin is the transition to the Swiss part of the ski area, Alp Trida. There are also many quite blue and red slopes descending into it, and in case of lack of snow best skating- exactly in this area. From here you can get to the suburbs of Samnaun, but it is better to use the two-story cabin of the new funicular. To return to Ischgl, it is worth taking routes 5 and 1, which from an altitude of 2600 meters “falls” straight into the city; at times they have narrow and steep terrain. These trails are not very suitable for beginners - in the afternoon they are often broken and overcrowded.

Ischgl Hotels
In Ischgl there is one 5*s hotel, the famous Trofana Royal, as well as a significant number of good four-star hotels for every taste. Hotel Garni Aurikel Corso is located very conveniently and very close to the ski lifts. You can also rent apartments there, which is convenient when staying with children. Next to the Silvretta cabin is the cozy Hotel Almhof. The best designer hotel in the resort is Madlein; in terms of services it is more comparable to 5*. Among the hotels with good reviews- also a four-star Goldener Adler, it is located in the very center of the resort, approximately 250 km from the ski lift. In total, there are 45 4* and 5* hotels in Ischgl. Other Ischgl hotels with good reviews:

Fliana 4*s– one of the best spa hotels in the resort with renovated rooms is located right next to the ski lift. Excellent wellness center.

Hotel Brigitte 4*S located in the center of the resort, but quite quiet place, on a hill. Nice wellness center with swimming pool and saunas.

Elizabeth 4*– one of the best “four” resorts recently became an art hotel. The hotel displays more than 120 works of talented artists and sculptors, and hosts a permanent exhibition. An updated modern fitness center will open in the 2015/16 season, and a designer pool and spa will open next season.

Many 3* hotels also provide an excellent range of services and offer small spa centers (usually without a swimming pool). Almost all of Ischgl's "fours" have good spas with a large selection of saunas and steam rooms, and quite often with their own pool. There is a good wellness complex at the Post 4*s hotel: in addition to saunas and baths, it has adult and children's pools and an ice grotto.

Ischgl is a fairly sprawling resort, and if being located near the ski lifts (they are located on different sides of the village) is of fundamental importance to you, you need to look carefully at the map.

Restaurants and bars in Ischgl
“Relax... If you can” - this is how the resort’s slogan is translated. “Ischgl is not a place to sleep,” say resort regulars. And indeed: the most interesting part of the resort’s life begins at night, after 22.00-23.00 and continues “until the doctor arrives,” that is, until dawn. Always crowded and fun at Trofana Alm, located next to the resort's only five-star hotel, Trofana Royal. Although many celebrities and glamor lovers prefer the fashionable Pacha disco, which is located in the resort's most stylish hotel, Madlein. You won’t be able to crowd the two establishments on the main square, near the Silvrettabahn lift, even during the day: Kuhstall competes with Feuer&Eis in decibels and megaliters of beer and other drinks. In general, in Ischgl there is a lot of places to have fun, the main thing is to have enough energy left for anything else, at least to go upstairs somewhere around noon and eat the coveted plate of hot soup.

Ischgl, which at first was wary and even somewhat unkind towards our tourists, is now very happy with guests from Russia, and not only in the low January season. The owners of many hotels (and there are plenty of good “fours” in Ischgl) have been eyeing our tourists for a couple of years, and, having assessed the average size of bills and tips left, are now looking forward to the arrival of the Russians. True, during the New Year period, the popularity of Ischgl can play a cruel joke on those who do not like the dominance of their compatriots: from the end of December until January 11-12, Russian speech can be heard everywhere in the resort.

Location: western part of the Austrian Tyrol, in the Paznaun valley.
Nearest airport and Big City: Innsbruck (100 km).
Ski region: Silvretta (Ischgl, Samnaun, Galtür, Kappl, See)
Ski season: end of November – end of April
Number of lifts: 46
Number of km of trails: 240
Blue/red/black, %: 25/60/15
Highest/lowest skiing point: 2872/1400
Longest route, km: 11
Availability of glacier skiing: No
Availability of a single ski pass: Yes
Thermal complex nearby: No

ISCHGL webcams: livecam.feratel.at

Resort Ischgl(1400 m) are located in the westernmost part of the Austrian Tyrol, not far from Innsbruck and combined into a single ski pass Silvretta Skipass (Ischgl, Samnaun, Galtür, Kapl See).

Ischgl official website and map of slopes

Ischgl how to get there

Ischgl, nearest airport — Innsbruck 100 km.

Home dogoga in Ischgl- west through Innsbruck where is Austrian Tyrol meets Swiss Graudünden. By car to Izhgl can also be reached from Germany And Italy along an extensive network of highways and mountain roads, linking together the Alpine powers.

One of the popular ways to get to the resort is through Munich. Distance Munich — Ischgl — 250 km, transfer can be ordered on the website travel company or at the airport service Munich.

To get to Ischgl by car, you need to travel from Innsbruck along the A12 motorway to Landeck, then exit the highway and 30 km along a secondary road.

You can stop by on the way there or back. she's worth it.

If you are planning to travel across Austria to Ischgl by car, these articles will be of interest to you:

The colorful town of Ischgl stands out. The city occupies the Silvretta ski area. Today it is fashionable and expensive resort Austria is Ischgl. The place is equipped with hotels that belong to different levels of vacationers. Among them, the five-star one stands out. Tourists come to relax from mid-November to mid-April.

The extensive ski area includes 235 km of pistes and beautiful name Silvretta. The arena service includes 2 resorts. These include the Austrian Ischgl, as well as the Swiss Samnaun.

The Austrian part includes steep and interesting slopes. Skiers ascend three state-of-the-art gondolas. You can see the trails there, they are moderate and open. Stable snow cover is maintained due to the northern location of the slopes, which have decent heights.

Snowboarders and amateurs come to the resort area. Visitors have fun and relax on the mountain. The hill is equipped with impressive snow sculptures.

Weather and climate in Ischgl

Australia is characterized by the presence of moderate climate zone. In mountainous areas, as well as on plains, the temperature is not the same. IN summer time the temperature stays at +210C. The hot months are July and August. IN resort area in winter the temperature reaches -20C. The month of January is the coldest month. The annual precipitation rate exceeds 3000 mm.

Open all year round tourist season. Mountain peaks tourists begin to conquer from mid-autumn until mid-spring. People swim in the lakes as the weather warms up, ending the velvet season.

Due to the continental climate, winters are cold. For ski season characterized by the presence of heavy snow. Thanks to the current weather, the Austrian winter resorts is a global brand. The snowmaking system is turned on after a slight thaw at low elevations. The typical temperature in December is +11°C; it drops to zero at night.

The south of the country has a continental climate, while the western side has a temperate climate. Air humidity is high. During winter, the weather in Austria is sunny and also warm.

In February the snow melts, but the ski country is snowy. An amazing metamorphosis of the climate is the presence of warm weather, rare rains and a lot of snow. The country's ecosystem is unique, as there is a warm "foehn" wind. Thanks to it, the air warms up no matter what precipitation falls. Snow melting is observed in the second half of February, followed by snow melting. At this time, the winter season ends and vacationers begin to leave.

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Prices for equipment rental and lift

In the Ischgl - Samnaun ski area you can use a VIP ski pass, its cost is 216–240 euros. The price of a child ski pass is 144 euros. Over the neighboring villages of Kapl, Ze, and Galtur, tourists ride on a Silvretta ski pass.

For 6 days, you can ride on 68 ski lifts for only 242–281 euros; for children the price is different, it is 159 euros. In Ischgl, ski passes are valid for 5 days out of 7 or 10 out of 14. Non-skiers can use season tickets or one-day ski passes, as well as their varieties. Adults have the right to accompany a child if he is under 8 years old.

Hotels and accommodation in Ischgl

Four-star hotels are designed to accommodate visiting guests, as well as local residents. Housing prices are not cheap.

You can relax inexpensively at the bases of Galtür and Kappl. The areas are equipped with modest ski areas, but better conditions for those who want to relax with small children. For transportation there is a free ski pass, you can reach it within 10-15 minutes.

Occupies a place in the center of the resort. The place is calm, it is located on a hill. The wellness center is equipped with a swimming pool, and tourists bathe in the sauna. there is a direct flight from Moscow.

The transfer takes one hour. Tourists fly to Munich or Salzburg directly from St. Petersburg. From these cities the driving time does not exceed 3 hours. The direction is famous for its popularity; for several years it has become in demand.

By car you can quickly get there from Germany, drive along the A8 autobahn until the exit starts, and then it switches to the A93 autobahn. It gradually turns into the Austrian A12.

From Italy the path is not far, to get there by car, just drive north along the A22 autobahn, crossing the Brennerpass pass, which turns into the Austrian A13 autobahn.

Closest to ski resort Ischgl airports:

Innsbruck 97 km
Friedrichshafen 167 km
Zurich 237 km

Official website of the resort: https://www.ischgl.com/ru

Ski resort Ischgl on the map:

This is not a description of a specific trip. This is an attempt to answer a question like: “need advice on Ischgl” (© R.K. ;) by a person who has been there 3 times and skated for a total of 23 days. I don't insist on anything, I'm just sharing. personal experience. I thought about writing it last year, but I was too lazy. I'm correcting myself.

Who are we

Any impression depends on previous experience and our expectations. Therefore, in order to be able to compare your expectations with our experience, I will first say a few words about us.

My wife and I are 45 years old, our son is 10. We live in Perm. Do you have experience with summer holidays? standard routes: Bulgaria, Türkiye, Emirates. Short business trips: Italy, Tunisia, Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic. We don't like roads with transfers. It's better to be more expensive, but directly. We don’t like (on vacation) restaurants with waiters (long waits and it’s unclear what to order). We prefer Buffet and self-service in any form. But we can easily go on holiday to a place we like more than once. If you liked it, then why not repeat it? The record in this regard is 5 trips to Bulgaria for Sunny Beach, even mixed with other places. Parties and discos don't bother me. It’s good if there is a bar where you can leisurely drink a couple of cocktails and good Irish whiskey. Of the foreign languages, I have “tourist-technical” English, the others have absolutely nothing.

In Ischgl the regime was simple. At 9 am – on the lift. At 12-30 lunch in the mountains. By 15-00 we went down to the hotel. Relax, watch a movie (we took a DVD player with us), walk around the city, to the store. Dinner at the hotel. At 22 I was already falling asleep. I heard the term “stayhotels” here on the forum (hello swissmaker). This seems to be about us.

About our skiing experience

I stood up for the first time almost by accident in February 2003. At work, a certain gift/prize arose from a Western partner. It was a trip to Ischgl for a week with paid flights from Moscow, hotel and meals breakfast and dinner. I even doubted whether to go. But I went and “fell into” full program. On the first day – 2 hours with an instructor and then on your own. True, of course, my Ural childhood had an impact. We raced on running pieces of wood from any available hill. Therefore, I “remembered everything.” Two days of complete training, then “blue”, and, by the end of the week, “red”. The finale is the descent into the city on the last day of skiing. In the winter of 2004, I bought skis and began skiing in my region. In February 2004, with a couple of friends I went to Chamonix, France, for a week. They pulled me out to the black ones. We went down (with an instructor) down the glacier. On the last day of this week we went to Cervinia (Italy).

My son went for the first time in the winter of 2004 on the local roller coaster. My wife was in Ischgl in January 2005. We were all in the Alps together in January 2005 and January 2006. As you understand, in Ischgl.

That's it for today. I love blue-red, expended, wide tracks, on which you can accelerate in wide arcs, diagonally, without risk. I can go down with the “black one”. But if it’s really difficult, then I don’t get much pleasure. No extreme sports, freeride or anything else. I'm thinking about trying snowblades.

My son began to steadily roll behind me on the red ones and even “slipped” once on the black one, but refused to repeat;). My wife is currently riding around the blue-training trails, interspersing this with coffee at the nearest mountain restaurant.

Where and what can you see about Ischgl on the Internet?

I looked at www.ski.ru for the first time. Official website - www.ischgl.com. This is, in fact, the address of the main page with links to multilingual options. There is already a Russian one. But it is a little incomplete, not an exact copy. Although it is updated periodically. I use the English version.

The site has everything. Very convenient interactive map valley, where there are almost all the hotels. If you click Index on the map at the bottom right, you can search by name. After the hotel is found on the map, you can view information and find out the address of the hotel’s website. There is also an interactive slope map. But I didn't like it. It’s better to look here: www.silvretta.at. Here you can find and download the latest trail map in pdf format. Further, I will give everywhere the numbers of slopes and lifts from this map. All the lifts have their own names, but it’s difficult to pronounce them ;). The tracks have a simple numerical number. Lifts letter + number. Further t-8 means “route 8”, p-A1 means “lift A1”.

How to get to Ischgl

Whatever. Of the three times, I flew twice through Munich and once through Salzburg. From Munich 300 km, 3-4 hours by bus/car. Some inconvenience is that you have to drive through/bypass the city itself. Timed it - it takes 45 minutes. It’s 280 km from Salzburg, in 2005 they drove us there in 2 hours 45 minutes. Both times my family ordered an individual minibus through a travel agency. The price is harsh - about 1000e. But it corresponds to the level there. The last time we considered the option of a train from Munich. It seemed to work out beautifully. From the airport to the railway station (the travel agency promised). Train with a change in Innsbruck to Landeck station (for the whole family 176e round trip). Next 30 km by taxi (option - pick up from the hotel). But the train has been postponed for now. Navigate train stations with three sets alpine skiing and I didn’t dare to wear a shoe (it will still hang on me;). And it turned out that the return flight was at 10:30, that is, even on the transfer we started at 5 in the morning, but we didn’t check what happened with the trains at night.

The nearest airport is Innsbruck, 100 km. But mountains also limit the size of aircraft accepted. Of ours, it seems that only the Yak-42D can land there.

Ischgl itself

In fact, it is not even called a city, but a village. As it is written in the prospectus: “with the adjacent villages there are 1,400 inhabitants.” At the same time - 10,000 hotel beds. Ischgl itself can be walked along the length of the valley on foot and leisurely in 20 minutes from end to end.

Streets of Ischgl

Ischgl is located at an altitude of 1400 m. Three cabin lifts go from the city to the mountains. A1 from the center, 10-seater cabins. A2 (4-seater) and A3 (6-seater) - from the eastern part (lower on the map). At the same time, a tunnel with moving paths was dug from A3 to the city center (it is marked with red stripes on the city plan). There is also an elevator in the center of the tunnel. From the A3 to the Madeleine Hotel there is another tunnel with excalators. In general, everything has been done to make it as easy as possible with skis on your shoulders.

Transport for real skiers

In reality, from anywhere in the city it’s 5 minutes quickly and 10 minutes crawling to the ski lift. The hotels beyond the highway evoke some thoughtfulness. It seems close, but still thoughtful. And there are separate places on the very slope of the mountains from where you can go further. But not by much, 10 minutes maximum. In general, look on the map and think. In 2003 I lived in the 4* Solaria hotel. This is according to the diagram on the website on the right side. With family - both times in the neighboring 4* Vista Allegra. We walked through the escalator to A2 and A3.

And so we got into the cabin... Yes, but which one? A1 and A3 at the top come to exactly one place - the Idalp valley. A2 – a little higher, on the mountain (uh-uh, I won’t try to pronounce its name;). Therefore, A2 can be climbed by those who have already mastered at least the blue routes.

From Idalpa all skiing begins, both up and down (the descent into the city, I’ll say separately). The ski school office is also located here.

Symbol of Ischgl near the ski school

In 2003 there was not a single Russian-speaking instructor. They seemed to appear in 2005, but “in line.” They took an Englishman for my wife (or rather, he turned out to be a natural Scot) and I circled around them for three days for 2 hours and worked as a translator. In 2006, on the slopes, I periodically heard Russian spoken with an accent from the instructors. The school address is skischule.ischgl.com. There are prices there (they rise a little every year). I tried to respond to letters written in poor English.

Where to ride?

Let's start with the newest ones. First I, then my son and my wife, followed this path successively. Instructors begin to teach “zero” skiers near a hill without a number, which is served by a single “plate” rope B7.

First steps

This is followed by the same B6 yoke starting directly from the g/l school. After that, I recommend the lower part of the T-6, served by a double “mop” B5. Further, with increasing experience, follows t-8 (p-B1) and t-11 (p-B2). All this is within the Idalpa Valley.

View of Idalp from Route 11

The ability to descend on the blue T-11, in my opinion, is crucial. If you overcome it, then neighboring valleys open up before you. From the top of p-B2 there is a descent into the Alp Trida valley with long blue T-62/63s and not even a track, but a whole rolled mountain of T-69s.

Alp Trida

And you can move from Idalpa along T-2 to the Hollenkar valley, with a wonderful blue T-23. Of the blue runs, my favorites are 11 and 23.

It’s better to start mastering reds with T-10 (the same p-B2). Good, smooth. It has two branches at the bottom and you can try to the right “short and steep” and to the left “longer and not very steep”. After a confident descent from the T-10, everything is open to you, including the ski descent into the city.

Red skating is extremely diverse, even your eyes run wild. I really liked the series of slopes in Alp Tride, connected by the N2, M1 and M2 ski lifts. They are all good there, especially the T-76 and T-65. The T-30 and T-31 are interesting. Not very long, but partly passing through the forest. I recommend trying the T-40 in the distant Vesil Valley. Although the path to it is not very easy. From Idalpa t-2, p-C2, p-D1. And from the top of D1 you need to drive a little around to the very beginning of the T-40. But it is very long, it goes through a beautiful valley. Completing it without stopping gave me great satisfaction.

I'm not an expert on black yet ;). In fact, in Ischgl I rode the T-21. This is exactly why my son moved out. This is probably the best option try your hand. If it suddenly becomes scary at the top, there is an option to go around and go down along the slope along the blue road.

Route 21

Out of curiosity, I look at some absolutely crazy (when viewed from below or from the side) T-14a. In 2003, I saw how people were going down with her and I simply didn’t understand how this could happen.. Now I would probably try for “you can” (but where can I go? I’ll slide sideways, if that’s the case). But in January it is closed for the second year, there is little snow. Let him wait ;).

It’s probably pointless to talk about the quality of route preparation. 31 snowcats work at their scheduled times.

This snowcat costs 220,000 euros

Additional entertainment. I saw fan parks, half-pipes, artificial wave slides. But I didn’t use it myself. Near T-8 there is a fenced-off “measuring” area. At the bottom there are sensors for measuring speed, which is displayed on two displays - at the top of the tarsus and at the bottom. My son really liked it ;). He reached 75 km/h, my maximum was 82.

Now we will measure ourselves

Lunch in the mountains

Of course, there is no problem with this. On the map I counted 13 restaurants and bars. 2-3 of them even have halls with waiters. Our lunch for two adults and a child cost around 30 euros. Without any savings. This usually included a couple of salads (they are sold by weight), a couple of hot dishes (for example, spaghetti Bolognese for 7.20 of such a size that my son and I could barely eat), beer, tea, coffee, strudel/ice cream. Realistically, it will meet the 20s without leaving hungry.

Relax near the Idalp restaurant

Along the way, we usually rested once more, with drinks. This took another 10. Yes, and my visit to the bar after descending cost the family budget from 4 to 7e.

Behind is an abyss and Switzerland

Descent to the city

I repeat once again that it is better to start descending into the city along any route after checking on the T-10. Before that, it’s better to go on a lift. Either option contains very real red areas.

The diagram shows some kind of web of trails on the slope from Idalpa to the city. In reality, it can be divided into two parts - lower and upper. The interface is the middle stations of all three cabin lifts. "Bottom" contains two options. T-1 leads to the central part of the city, and T-1a leads to the lower stations A2 and A3. Moreover, you need to look carefully; the transition from 1 to 1a is not entirely obvious. And they go down different slopes of the valley. At first I missed a couple of times and went to the center along t-1 instead of the t-1a I needed. But all sorts of elevators, tunnels, escalators make slips absolutely painless for tired feet in boots.

Route 1 finish in the city center

But the “top” one has a lot of options, you can select them from the map. My favorite descent, starting from Idalpa, looked like this: p-B8, t-7, p-F1, lower part of t-4, t-5, t-1a. The very beautiful valley along which the T-7 goes plays an important role in this choice. The entire descent in this option has a total elevation difference of about 1250m. Actually more, due to the intermediate rise. At the finish line, the t-1a has a rather spectacular, long and steep mountain. Right across the road - open bar of the Elizabeth Hotel with an open bar. Finish, skis in rack, mulled wine and schnapps with beautiful view on descending skiers;).

The last descent on route 1a. View of Ischgl

In 2006, in search of an easier descent option for my son’s first attempt, I traveled around a lot. The simplest (but still really red) route seemed to me to be the following route from Idalpa: t-2, p-S3, t-30, t-37, p-E5, t-1a (exit into the city on the very left, if you look below, her sleeve). The most difficult place on this path is the hill in the middle of the T-37. Short, but rather of a black slope. True, half of it, the steepest one, can be driven around through the forest; there is a sign at the top. P-E5 is actually a long horizontal tug. You must not relax on it, you can “fall away” in those places where you have to go slightly downhill and your speed may exceed the speed of the cable movement. But there is a road nearby. If it doesn’t work out, skate training ;).

The smuggler's path

It is known that it is one of the features of Ischgl - the opportunity to visit the territory of Switzerland. In fact, the border runs somewhere in the area of the upper stations p-B2 and p-B3. And Alp Trida is already like Switzerland. But the interest lies in visiting the town of Samnaun Dorf. I read somewhere that about 150 years ago the residents of this village received the right to duty-free trade. And they still use it today. That's why there are 50 duty-free shops in Dorf.

Samnaun Dorf. The signs on the right speak for themselves

I’ll say right away that from time to time Austrian customs officers are on duty in the “return zone” (top of p-B2 for sure). And they politely ask to show the backpack to everyone who has it. Still, there are restrictions on the duty-free import of alcohol, cigarettes and other things into Austria. They checked us in 2005, never saw us in 2006, but they didn’t go to Dorf.

There are three ways to get to Dorf.

T-60 (there is no return lift above it). Downstairs there seems to be a ski bus going to Dorf. We have never descended this way.
No skis at all, on lifts. From Ischgl it looks like this: A1(A3)-B2-N1-N6-L1(L2). L1 and L2 are real air buses. Two-story cabins with 120 seats.

Lift cabin L2

From the lower stations L1-2 you can get to Dorf either by ski bus or by free minibuses that scurry from the ski lift to the town center. You just need to ask the minibus driver standing at the lift: “Dorf?” There is even a special type of ski pass for this route with official name"smuggler's ticket" It is clear that the path to the upper stations L1-2 can also be made on skis.

Fully on skis. From Idalpa: t-2, p-C2, p-D1, t-80. Back - p-L1-2, t-69, p-N1, t-11. You can follow this path after mastering T-11. From the upper station p-D1 you can climb to the top of the Palinkopf mountain without skis. From a height of 2864 a very beautiful panorama opens up.

At Palinkopf

Although the T-80 is red on the map, there are detours in all the really red places on it. They make sure that people bring their money with ease;). There are ski racks at the entrance to the city. After a walk, we return to the skis and roll down along the city to p-L1. We ride it up the mountain.

On Route 80

What is there in Ischgl itself?

Ischgl is famous for its après ski. Indeed, there is everything, including a nightclub and a casino. The famous Kuhstall bar.

Kuhstall outside

Everything is as it should be, the music is correct, dancing in g/l boots, etc.

...and inside

The shops are mainly sports, there are a couple of souvenir shops. Three supermarkets (maybe there are more, but unlikely). Supermarkets have everything you need. Restaurants, bars, a couple of pastry shops. In general, you can slowly get around everything in two evenings.

There is a center "Silvretta". It has a cafe-restaurant, billiards, bowling alley, indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, etc.

About the weather

The most thankless topic ;). Nevertheless.
End of February 2003, 6 days of skiing. In the mountains about 0, sun every day. Perfect.
Beginning of January 2005, 8 days of skiing. Sun, in the mountains 0..-2. One day - cloudy. There is rain below, wind and snow pellets in the mountains. Lift A3 is closed. Skiing only on Idalpa. All lifts to the passes are closed. We ride until lunch.

And you can ride like that if you want

Beginning of January 2006, 9 days of skiing. There were snowfalls before our arrival. It snows on the first day. On the slopes during the day there is 10-15 cm of fresh snow, but everything is open. Days 2 and 3 – the snow is decreasing. Sunny weather is setting in. In the mornings in the mountains in the shade - minus 10. During the day in the sun it warms up to minus 2..4.

Close to Ischgl

The Silvretta region includes the following ski areas (in order from Innsbruck): Zee, Kappl, Ischgl-Samnaun, Galtur. The largest, of course, is Ischgl. The distance from Ischgl to See is 15 km, to Kappl and Galtur – approximately 8 km each. I haven't been to any of them, I just passed by. Between them there are also intermediate villages without ski lifts, but with hotels. If you have a car, in my opinion you can live in one of them. I saw prices for apartments there at 30 euros per day. And the buses seem to run regularly.

So why three times Ischgl?

Are we going there again? Of course, the first trip played a significant role. When we got together as a family for the first time, I chose Ischgl again, because... everything was already known in advance. Where and who to ride, where to go, etc. We immediately got down to “business” – skating. And then they got attached. It is VERY convenient to have one entry point to the mountains. Those. a family with different backgrounds rises together. And everyone can ride side by side without going down into the valley. In 15-20 minutes you can get to the meeting point from almost anywhere. In this sense, I really didn’t like Chamonix. If it were not for the car, it would be very difficult to travel by bus throughout the valley. And I liked it in Cervinia. This is a real next candidate for our visit.

And after 23 days of skiing, I still haven’t gotten tired of Ischgl’s 80 pistes. I haven't had time to visit them all yet.

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