Galtur ski & snowboard holidays take you to one of the highest resorts in Austria. Lying in the stunning Paznaun Valley at a little over fifteen hundred metres, this attractive village, surrounded by jagged peaks, oozes traditional charm. Located in the Silvetta ski area, it has forty kilometres of pistes and is linked by bus to the Ischgl region. The bus is free with the appropriate lift pass. From the village, you take a five minute bus ride to access the Silvapark ski area. Apart from its forty kilometres of pistes, Silvapark has an area set aside for children and for teenagers. There is also good off piste skiing and forty-five kilometres of cross country trails. The resort has a range of off the slope activities which include ice skating, biking, squash and tennis, snow shoeing, bowling and tobogganing.
Low cost Galtur ski & snowboard holidays have wide appeal as its slopes and the neighbouring ski areas satisfy all levels of ability in both skiing and boarding. The easy slopes of the nursery area are great for developing skills and gaining confidence, so that you can make progress up the mountain where, as well as breathtaking views, you can enjoy the greater challenges of the blue runs. Intermediates have plenty of red runs in the Kopsalpe bowl as well as the Alp Trida and Palinkopf that are accessed from neighbouring Ischgl. A selection of black runs in the area offer testing terrain for experts and there are plenty of opportunities for off-piste skiing & boarding. Do remember to take an experienced mountain guide if you want to go off-piste.
Galtur is well known for its excellent ski schools. There are classses for children from the age of five until fourteen in both skiing and boarding. There is children's ski school area with a snow adventure land and a fairy tale forest. A kindergarten takes children from the age of two.
The Galtur season is long and snow sure with slopes opening in the beginning of December and closing in April. The summer months see an influx of climbers, mountain cyclists and hill walkers.
Many regional airports have direct flights to Innsbruck. Transfers from there take ninety minutes. You can check on Cheekytrip to see if your local airport offers ski & snowboard holidays to Galtur.
Low cost Galtur ski & board holidays offer great value for money. Its variety of hotels, apartments and chalets cater for most budgets and whatever type you choose, you'll be more than satisfied with the high levels of comfort and service. Restaurants, bistros, and cafes provide everything from traditional fare to international cuisine that satisfies most tastes and pockets. Apres ski activities include ice skating, winter walks, bowling, sleigh rides and tobogganing, swimming, squash and tennis.
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