Funslope comes to Hochgurgl! Hold on to your hats and mittens, the new funslope concept is now open in Hochgurgl! The new addition to the mountain is attracting skiers and snowboarders looking to bring an extra thrill to their luxury ski vacation at The Chalet at 11º East Obergurgl. What is a Funslope exactly? The… Read more »
Getting to The Chalet at 11º Obergurgl for your Luxury Ski Vacation It doesn’t matter how you get to The Chalet at 11º East- your journey to Obergurgl is sure to be a wonderful part of your vacation that will set the stage for the breathtaking winter wonderland that you are about to become a… Read more »
Good wines to go with Asparagus and parma ham If you have already had your annual skiing holiday and want to recreate some of the wonderful alpine recipes that you enjoyed, try some of The Chalet at 11º East’s ideas. The Weekly Après-Ski Food and Wine Pairing by The Chalet at 11º East … Read more »
Going Skiing? Need to get fit quickly? There are no real fixes to get you fit in a week, but all the suggestions below will stand you in good stead! Good luck, and remember there is always the bar if i t gets a bit too difficult. Alpine skiing is a sport that requires… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »