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 »
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7 Tips for Beginner Skiers
Going on your first ski holiday? Whether you’re making your way to The Chalet at 11º East or another destination, be sure to read these tips before you embark on your ski trip. DRESS FOR THE CONDITIONS One of the biggest things new skiers overlook is the need for appropriate ski wear. While it is… Read more »
The Weekly Après-Ski Food and Wine Pairing by The Chalet at 11º East
CHILLI CON CARNE PAIRED WITH RIOJA The après ski tradition is an important end to your day of skiing in Austria! After a day on the mountain you will have worked up a healthy appetite for hot, delicious food and a glass of wine to complement the home-cooking. This week, our recipe is for chilli… Read more »
The Chalet. What’s in a word?
A chalet can conjure up all kinds of images. Long before they became fashionable bases for skiers, they had a very different function. The original chalets were defined as a type of building or house, native to the Alpine region in Europe. They were made of wood, with a heavy, gently sloping roof and wide,… Read more »
Ober the moon about Obergurgl – (and The Chalet at 11o East)!
They don’t call it Obergurgl for nothing! Close to the Italian border, at the far end of the Oetz Valley, Obergurgl is the highest parish in Austria, so the resort and its neighbour Hochgurgl are rarely short of snow. Ober is of course German for “upper” or “high” as in Oberland – “highlands”. (Gurgl could… Read more »