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 »
New snow technology has landed in Obergurgl in the form of an artificial snow cloud, currently being tested in Obergurgl’s huge open-air laboratory. The artificial snow cloud produces top notch snow with low density by using much less energy and water than other snow-producing technology. This could be a major breakthrough for the future development… 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 »
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 »
Like some deep-sea diving sphere recovered from the ocean floor in a Jules Verne novel, the slithering aluminium capsule from Professor Auguste Piccard’s hot air balloon is manhandled, in deep snow, by rescuers from the high-altitude Austrian ski village of Obergurgl (6330 ft). Passing skiers come to witness the extraordinary spectacle. It’s April 25, 1932,… Read more »
This week we had our first real dump of snow! Snow-topped mountains and picturesque landscapes covered all in white. There is no time to waste in booking the ski holiday of a life time at The Chalet at 11º East Obergurgl. Have a look at our live web cam – during the day_ to see… Read more »
Obergurgl is a fascinating resort in the summer, with long steep walks to enjoy. Fortunately there are various mountain huts along the way to provide a little refreshment, and many of them are only accessible during the summer months. One of our favourites is the cosy Langtalereckhütte, (2450m) which is… Read more »
Many people like the idea of skiing over Easter but are concerned about the snow levels! Obergurgl has an unrivalled snow performance and the photos below were taken on Saturday 19th April! Overnight we had an incredible 12 inches of fresh snow , making for a wonderful powdery and sunny day. Obergurgl has a base… Read more »
The Chalet at 11º East, Obergurgl, featured in The Times top 20 ski chalets editorial late last year, and deservedly so. In being selected for such a mighty accolade, the selectors had focused on our superb décor, excellent food, and very friendly but efficient service. Of course being a ski in, ski out, chalet, set… Read more »
The sun shines every day now, and miraculously we have had an enormous one meter dump of snow over the weekend, ensuring Easter skiing will be at its best. Come and join us at The Chalet at 11º East in Obergurgl for a truly luxurious catered ski chalet experience! We have five very beautiful furnished… Read more »