Last week, one of our favourite online ski resources, welove2ski.com, posted an article highlighting the top six reasons to ski Obergurgl next season. While we couldn’t agree more that Obergurgl is a top destination for your luxury ski vacation, we found the article insightful from a first timer´s point of view. If you are… Read more »
Just this past week, one of the Chalet at 11° East’s go-to resources for all things ski related, www.welove2ski.com, named Obergurgl as one of the top places to ski in Austria this Easter 2017! Obergurgl earned a spot at the top of the list for its family-friendly, crowd-free and snow-sure reputation. The article focuses… Read more »
After a light snowfall in Obergurgl, the weekend weather promises long sunny spells and an increase in temperature. It seems the recent cold front will have passed to allow for a weekend of spring-like conditions. Moving into next week, precipitation is expected by mid-week which could mean more snow! At the minute, all Obergurgl… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Obergurgl’s annual Night Skiing and Night Ski Show are back, every Tuesday until the end of the season! This fun night out features an 8km night ski run called Festkogl which is equipped with top modern floodlights. Festkogelbahn mountain gondola operates from 6:30pm until 10:30pm, giving you plenty… Read more »
If you’re visiting the Chalet at 11° East for the first time or just want to make the experience extra special, we have some recommended activities to enhance your luxury ski holiday. From experiencing the first tracks on the mountain to exclusive spa packages for relaxation, we have rounded-up the best of our local… Read more »
While mother nature has been kind to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl with more snow this week and more expected in the coming days, we can’t help but feel for the 50 resorts across the Haute-Savoie that were left facing a possible shut-down just a few weeks ago. On the 8th of January, the Telegraph reported “snow cannons… Read more »
I remember when I first started skiing like it was yesterday. I was 7 years old and my sister only 5, when my father decided it was time for us to take a trip up to Crystal Mountain with him after the first big snowfall of the year. It was likely a combination of… Read more »
Powder Snow Week in Obergurgl has just begun and the timing to celebrate the amazing powder snow couldn’t be better. After heavy snowfall over the past weeks, Obergurgl now has a base of 44cm and Hochgurgl has a base of 125cm. 19 of 21 lifts are in operation and the 105 of 110 ski… Read more »
The Chalet at 11° East is pleased to announce that Powder Snow Week is coming soon to Obergurgl! Beginning the 14th of January, the mountain will be buzzing with activities for the entire family, including snowshoe hikes, special ski school events, yoga in the Alps, and more. The timing couldn’t be better to celebrate… Read more »
Jan 5th – More Heavy Snowfall in Obergurgl. More fresh snow has arrived and the 2017 ski season is now in full swing.