Ski Galtür

Ski Galtür to be based high in the Silvretta mountains. Great for families as the après-ski scene is quiet and there's loads of gentle slopes, this ski resort is friendly and offers 40km of skiing & snowboarding.

Where

Close to Ischgl, ski Galtür and you are headed to the Silvretta mountains, with a ski holiday in a ski resort noted for its friendliness. The pistes are at Wirl, a five-minute shuttle bus ride away, and the closest access is via Friedrichshafen airport, 2 hours away. This is a family friendly resort best suited to beginners and families.

Essentials	Suitable For	Slopes
RESORT ALTITUDE : m TOTAL PISTE : 40 km LONGEST RUN : km START SEASON : December END SEASON : April	OVERALL SKIING BOARDING APRÉS FAMILIES	Beginners  / % Intermediates 13 / % Advanced 63 / % Experts 24 / % TOTAL RUNS : SNOW CANNONS : / ha SNOW PARKS : CROSS COUNTRY : 50 km

On the slopes

If you choose to ski Galtür, then the slopes cater for a wide range of skiing abilities - but in particular the beginners and intermediates. There are 40 km of pistes served by 10 lifts, including the Alpkogel eight-passenger cable car - visitors say that queuing is unheard of. With an excellent ski school for children and lots of gentle slopes, this is a great place for families, and indeed a great place for anyone to learn.

Ski area :

If you ski Galtür, you are also in the ski region of Silvretta Arena along with the following resorts; Galtür, Ischgl, Kappl, Waidring .

Off the slopes

The highest village in the Silvretta range, Galtür is known as a lovely family resort, where the emphasis is on quality not quantity. You won't find a vibrant après-ski scene, but you will find a selection of friendly restaurants and bars in which to relax after your day on the slopes. The area is also a notable centre for ski-touring, and boasts over 70km of cross country skiing tracks and winter hiking trails

Tourist Office

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