Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sölden
The Ötztal (
Click here
)
is defined by some of the wildest and highest mountains in Aus-
tria. Its main ski resort is snow-sure
Sölden
(
www.soelden.com
; Tyrol; 6-day pass €246)
, with 150km
of slopes between 1350m and 3340m, a state-of-the-art lift network and a crazy après-ski
scene. The terrain is intermediate heaven, but presents more of a challenge on long runs
such as the 50km Big 3 Rally and off-piste. A bonus to skiing here is the snow reliability
on two glaciers (Rettenbach and Tiefenbach), making this a great pre- or late-season
choice.
SLOPE SAVERS
It's worth checking websites like
www.igluski.com
,
www.skiingaustria.co.uk
,
www.ifyouski.com
and
www.j2ski.com
for last-minute ski deals and packages. Local tourist offices and
www.austria.info
might also
have offers.
You can save time and euros by prebooking ski and snowboard hire online at
Snowbrainer
(
www.snowbrainer.com
)
, which gives a discount of up to 50% on shop rental prices.
