Top Tips for a Successful Family Ski Holiday

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Family ski vacations are some of the most wonderful memories I have from my upbringing. I recall the excitement being almost as intense as Christmas morning when we piled into the car, full to the brim with our equipment and set out for the mountains. Looking back, I now recognize how stressful it must have… Read more »

Plan your holiday – the season is starting in 10 days!

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On the 12th of November the lifts will open and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl will begin the 2015/16 season! The mountain has been coined “the diamond of the alps” and lives up to this name its groomed runs that sit high in the mountains (1,800 – 3080 meters above sea level) with superb snow conditions. 24 ski lifts… Read more »

Ski writer Arnie Wilson on the changing face of Obergurgl

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I’m looking forward to re-visiting one of my favourite resorts – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl – at the end of November. The problem is – (if you can call visiting such a delightful ski area a problem) – will I know it when I see it? Daft question, you may ask. The ski area, beloved by so many… Read more »

TripAdvisor’s Highest Rated Restaurants in Obergurgl

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As an avid traveller, time and time again, I find myself going back to the TripAdvisor website to point me in the direction of the best restaurants to go to in any city. Despite the Chalet at 11˚ East being an all-inclusive package, you may want to venture out for a meal in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. Here,… Read more »

Whites Wines for Warm Weather

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It’s time to put away the heavy reds for awhile and enjoy wines of a lighter, crisper and more refreshing nature. If you’re staying at the Chalet at 11º East, you’ll have free reign to try any of the wines on our list included in your stay. Navigating the various labels and varieties can be… Read more »

Wines to go with chargrilled asparagus and parma ham

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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 »

Enjoying Austrian Grape Varieties whilst staying at the Luxury Chalet at 11º East Obergurgl

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  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 »

The Weekly Après-Ski Food and Wine Pairing by The Chalet at 11º East

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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 »