The World Ski Awards™ is the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. Its annual 3-day event is the only time that the international leaders of the ski industry come together to exchange local knowledge, innovations and principles of best practise on a global stage. We are pleased to announce… Read more »
Posts Categorized: luxury ski chalet Hochgurgl
Buying the Perfect Ski Jacket
If you’re an avid skier, then you already know how important the proper ski attire is to both your performance and enjoyment on the mountain. Your ski jacket is quite possibly the most important piece of clothing you will buy as a skier, and the time and money you spend investing in finding the… Read more »
Going Skiing for the first time; What’s to know:
Contents Equipment Clothing Skiing is enormous fun but if you are going for the first time a little knowledge of what you will need in advance makes for a more enjoyable experience. Below a brief but easy to understand guide to help you make the most of your skiing holiday compiled by Obergurgl’s The Chalet,… Read more »
Well pisted slopes make for great skiing!
Such a good start to the season in Obergurgl with tons of snow which makes all the locals walk around with a big smile! Muscles, however, are getting bigger! Yes, the more snow there is, the more we have to shovel it out the way. So, think Pop Eye and tell the locals they have… Read more »
We have had the most amazing snowfall here in Obergurgl!
The season looks set to be a great one with even more snow forecast. The team at The Chalet, took advantage of the short transfers and easily available flights from Gatwick to nip over for a quick days skiiing!
Audio Quattro Funslope in Obergurgl
In the coming 2017/2018 season, Obergurgl offers a new and exciting proposition for adventure-seeking winter sports fans! The new Audi Quattro Funslope is the perfect blend of a snow park, ski run and boarder cross slope – suitable for all skill levels. This is an innovative alternative for alpine skiers where you can glide down… Read more »
Obergurgl 2017/18 Season Updates
As we all anxiously wait for the ski season to begin next month (Obergurgl opens 16 November) there is no doubt that the savviest skiers are busy googling the snow reports and double checking the weather reports already. The anticipation of the season looms and we all want to know if the 2017/18 ski… Read more »
Winter Opening 16 November
Photo from obergurgl.com Once again, it is that time of year – the ski season is about to begin! The waiting is almost over because on the 16th of November Obergurgl – Hochgurgl will start-up the lifts for the 2017/18 ski season. As always, the diamond of the Alps will kick-off the season with its… Read more »
5 Ways to Fill the Gap Between Ski Seasons
If you have tried mountain biking, hiking and swimming but summer sports just aren’t your thing, you may find your thoughts wandering towards the next ski season. The only problem with that is it is only July and you have almost another half year to fill before your next moment gliding down powdery slopes!… Read more »
The Chalet at 11° East Named One of the Best Luxury Ski Chalets in the World
One of our favourite online resources for all things ski related, www.welove2ski.com, has recently included the Chalet at 11° East as one of the top luxury ski chalets in the world! The exclusive list, compiled by welove2ski’s Felice Hardy, included top chalets in all corners of the world. Felice did not focus on a… Read more »