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Großarl Ski Resort Guide

Großarl, Austria

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length50 miles
Highest Lift6,890ft
Resort Height3,018ft
 Nearest AirportsSalzburg and Klagenfurt
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Großarl

The ski area of Großarl is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 3,018ft, with 50 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Großarl has direct access to 50 miles of downhill skiing, with 19 marked pistes, served by a total of 24 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 6,890ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Großarl offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Großarl is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Großarl.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Großarl is 5 miles long and the most difficult run is the '#7 Larchenhang', which is 9 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Großarl?

The next notable snow forecast is 3in, expected on 28 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Großarl Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 6 5 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1730 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 6 13 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 1 1 miles
Downhill
Total Length
50 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
20 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
24

Altitudes & Slopes

Großarl Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift6,890ft
Lowest Trail3,018ft
Resort Altitude (Großarl)3,018ft
Max Vertical3,871ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, NE

Großarl has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Großarl
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Großarl

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Location and Map

Where is Großarl?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in St. Johann im Pongau, Salzburg.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Großarl is Salzburg, 70 minutes drive away.

Klagenfurt, Munich, Linz, Ljubljana, Innsbruck Airport and Graz airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 24 ski lifts are able to uplift 24,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 37 miles of ski runs, with 335 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Großarl open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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