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 »
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Powder Snow Week 2018 in Obergurgl
The Chalet at 11° East is thrilled to announce that Powder Snow Week 2018 is coming soon to Obergurgl! Beginning the 13th of January, the diverse and exciting program of mountain activities will be available to powder snow seekers, families and skiers of all skill levels. This is a wonderful time of year to visit… Read more »
Obergurgl Christmas Market
Get into the festive spirit and visit one of The Chalet at 11° East’s favourite events of the year – The Obergurgl Christmas Market! Explore the winter wonderland of green, white and red stalls, twinkling lights and delicious treats offering artisanal products from the Ötztal! The market features food, wine, crafts, textiles, woodwork and… Read more »
Fresh Powder in Obergurgl
Photo from the www.obergurgl.com live panorama Obergurgl, known as “the diamond of the Alps” is living up to its snow-sure reputation as the 2017/18 ski season is off to a great start! Although the mountain has only been open for less than a month, already 105 of the 110 ski runs in Obergurgl are open… 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 »
What type of Ski should I get? Types of ski for different abilities and terrains.
Whilst many of the guests of our luxury catered ski chalet, The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl are regulars who need no help when selecting skis, for some, it’s their first question. If you want to get the most out of your ski holiday, hiring or buying the right equipment is essential, even more so… 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 »
More Snow Than You Can Imagine in Obergurgl
More snow than you have ever seen, and it is only November! It’s set to snow and snow, which means great skiing for early birds coming to The Chalet at 11º East in December. We do still have Christmas week and New Year available, so feel free to enquire about our rates for either of… Read more »
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 »