Dorfgastein Ski Resort Guide
Dorfgastein, Austria
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 125 miles |
| Highest Lift | 6,670ft |
| Resort Height | 2,822ft |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Klagenfurt |
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Dorfgastein
The ski area of Dorfgastein is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 2,822ft, with 125 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Dorfgastein is part of the Gastein ski area with access to 127 miles of downhill skiing, with 178 marked pistes, served by a total of 50 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Dorfgastein itself (125 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Gastein ski resorts of Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Graukogel and Sportgastein.
With ski lifts as high as 6,670ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Dorfgastein is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Dorfgastein.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Nr 20'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Dorfgastein?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 19 December, with around 9in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
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| Snow to 3,179ft | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Dorfgastein Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 12 | 15 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 42 | 73 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 18 | 37 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 125 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 56 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 44 | |
Gastein Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 107 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 43 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 127 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 50 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Dorfgastein Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 6,670ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Dorfgastein) | 2,822ft |
| Lowest Trail | 2,723ft |
| Max Vertical | 3,947ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Dorfgastein has ski slopes facing west.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Dorfgastein
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Dorfgastein Ski Schools and Dorfgastein Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Dorfgastein?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Saint Johann im Pongau District, Salzburg.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Dorfgastein is Salzburg, 70 minutes drive away.
Klagenfurt, Linz, Ljubljana, Munich, Innsbruck Airport and Graz airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 44 ski lifts are able to uplift 71,443 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 60 miles of ski runs, with 300 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Dorfgastein open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Dorfgastein Webcams
The Webcams in Dorfgastein are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
