If you are not an avid skier and only take a trip down the slopes every now and again, you probably don’t have your own ski equipment. If you are coming to The Chalet at 11º East, that is no problem. Leave your excess baggage at home and take a peek at our preferred ski… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Picture this: you’re flying down a mountain, the sky is crystal blue and the sun glistens through snow covered trees. You glide smoothly past snowy peaks and the spray of fresh powder leaves a contrail behind you. For any skier, is there any better feeling in the world? Answer: no. Let us not forget that… Read more »
The Après-Ski Tradition Après-ski or “after-skiing” is a tradition that originated first in Norway, then moved to the Alps, where skiers would stop on the their last run of the day to enjoy a cocktail, beer or wine while still sporting their ski gear. Today this culture is an important part of any ski vacation… Read more »
On of our guests clocked up this speed on Friday whilst enjoying the excellent snow here in Obergurgl. You can download Ski tracks app from Apple . It provides all sorts of data as to how fast you have skied etc. Many other resorts are barely open, some not at all, but snow assured Obergurgl… Read more »
With many lower resorts suffering from a lack of snow, Obergurgl has once again come up trumps with excellent early snow! We all enjoyed an excellent days skiing with the snow on the Hohe Mut better than I can remember for years! Restaurants and Huttes were packed at lunchtime with what seemed to be half… Read more »