Generally on this blog, we focus on skiers so we are long overdue for some exciting news to offer our snowboarding guests at the Chalet at 11˚ East! As of last season, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl boasts the new Quattro Snow Park with 17 obstacles spread over three different lines. Designed by the professional team at QParks, you… Read more »
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 »
Arnie Wilson watches the latest Bond film (but it’s in German) and skis the Sölden slopes that 007 never skis! Spectre, the new James Bond film with many scenes shot in Sölden, just down the road from The Chalet at 11 º East, was a bit of a disappointment when I saw a special screening… Read more »
By now you have started to feel the chill in the air, the leaves on the trees are starting to turn and it won’t be long before holiday decorations start appearing in windows. These are all signs that the ski season is approaching; it won’t be long now before the snow starts falling in Obergurgl… Read more »
Recently, the official ceremony for Hochgurgl’s next notable project took place in the presence of motorbike legend Giacomo Agostini. The Top Mountain Crosspoint will be constructed until 2015 in the foothills of the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Pass Road which leads from North Tirol to Italy’s South Tirol. At 2175 meters above sea level, this high… Read more »
The mountain opening is scheduled for the 12th of November and as always there will be a celebration to kick off the 2015/16 season. The diamond of the Alps will feature its entertainment and show program, opening parties at the “Winter Palace” and discounts on ski ticket prices and equipment rentals from 12-22 November. Here… Read more »
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 »
The Chalet at 11˚ East is still in full summer mode with the warm and sunny weather continuing on. Residents and visitors to Obergurgl are revelling in the hiking, biking and horseback riding and the ski equipment remains completely out of sight! The timing could not be better to bring out some of our Chef… Read more »
It is that time of year when summer is coming to a close and winter holiday-makers start to dream of the powder on the slopes. Have you been considering an Austrian ski holiday this year? If your answer is yes then there is no time like to present to book! I am always surprised by how… Read more »
This summer, every Sunday-Friday until the 12th of September, there will be 2 different high lake hikes available for guests of the Obergurgl area. The hikes are guided by certified experts who will offer both a beginner and expert hike featuring some of the most popular routes. Experience the mountain glacier trails, the garnet hike… Read more »