The Chalet at 11º East plays host to a myriad of different guests: experienced skiers, beginners, cross-country enthusiasts, winter hikers and powder-chasers. Powder-chasers are the skiers that come from near and far to experience the Obergurgl area’s off-piste slopes and pristine powder hideaways. These slopes, in the unmarked ski area, are often stacked with sky-high… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2015
Enjoying Austrian Grape Varieties whilst staying at the Luxury Chalet at 11º East Obergurgl
Ski Chalets with excellent wines – and food- ! After a hard days skiing, nothing is better than returning to a luxury chalet, sitting by a cosy log fire and enjoying a really good wine, followed of course, by a top class dinner! The Chalet at 11 º East boasts a fantastic wine… Read more »
Cross-Country Skiing at The Chalet at 11º East
If you’re planning a trip to the Chalet at 11º East Obergurgl you may want to consider a day (or two) of cross-country skiing. Imagine those skinny skis, gliding along snowy paths while you spy powder covered trees and blue skies above you, while getting the workout of your life. Obergurgl-Hochgurgl boasts 12 kilometres of… Read more »
The Weekly Après-Ski Food and Wine Pairing by The Chalet at 11º East
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE WITH ANTINORI PEPPOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO This après-ski food and wine pairing is delicious proof that sometimes it pays to stick with the classics! After a day of skiing in Obergurgl, you will have worked up a healthy appetite for hot, delicious food and a glass of wine to complement the home-cooking. This week,… Read more »
The Weekly Après-Ski Food and Wine Pairing by The Chalet at 11º East
ROAST DUCK WITH MURI-GREIS ABTEI LAGREIN RISERVA 2011 This après-ski food and wine pairing is an ode to one of our favourite wines from the Süd Tirol region, made with Lagrein, one of the indigenous grape varieties of the area. After a day of skiing in Obergurgl, you will have worked up a healthy appetite… Read more »
Ski Holidays for Non-Skiers in Obergurgl
I remember when I booked one of my first ski holidays to Obergurgl, Tirol. Having never been to the area, I was excited for weeks leading up to the event. I researched the area, booked the accommodation, purchased new ski apparel and watched the snow report like a mother watching over a newborn baby. Then,… Read more »