If you ski Kuhtai, you open up a variety of slopes to all skill levels - although it is intermediates that will find the high elevation and scenic slopes to be the most versatile. Known best for its high altitude, one of Europe's higest resorts.

Where

The Kuhtai ski resort in Austria is one of the highest altitude ski resorts in all of Austria and Europ. Located in Kuhtai Village, near the Sellrain Valley and Tirol. Most easily easily reached through flights into Innsbruck airport, you can also use other airports also. SKi transfers from Innsbruck are around an hour or so.

Essentials	Suitable For	Slopes
RESORT ALTITUDE : 2020m TOTAL PISTE : 37 km LONGEST RUN : 2 km START SEASON : END SEASON :	OVERALL SKIING BOARDING APRÉS FAMILIES	Beginners  / % Intermediates 19 / % Advanced 60 / % Experts 21 / % TOTAL RUNS : SNOW CANNONS : / ha SNOW PARKS : CROSS COUNTRY : km

On the slopes

At an altitude of 2020m, ski Kuhtai for tons of natural powdery snow throughout the winter and partially through the spring. The majority of the 30km of trails are best suited for intermediate skiers, with 60% of the slope. But Kuhtai also offers 19% of pistes to beginners and 21% of pistes to experts.

12 lifts make it easy for skiers to get around the mountain and snowboarders often enjoy the advanced runs and the vertical drop of 500m. For children there is a magnificent ski kindergarten that allows parents to venture out to the expert trails while their children learn to ski on beginners hills. There are also plenty of ski tours for those who want to take in the sights from such a high vantage point. Night skiing is also available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Ski area :

If you ski Kuhtai, you are also in the ski region of Olympia SkiWorld along with the following resorts; Axamer Lizum, Innsbruck, Kuhtai, Stubai Glacier .

Off the slopes

During your stay in Kuhtai one local attraction you will want to tour is the Hunting Lodge which was built in 1624 and is a stately castle built into a popular hotel. Après ski activities in the resort are smaller but vibrant among locals and skiers with most taking place in village umbrella bars and throughout the huts that are located across the mountainside. Sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and guided walking tours are also available to those staying here.

Tourist Office

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