Winter vacation in Solden. Skiing and snowboarding: lifts, pistes and ski-passes

A large part of Sölden's ski slopes available for tourists is aimed at middle-level skiers. There are also excellent skiing zones for beginners, as well as fantastic slopes for snowboarders. The difference in altitude is about 1 800 meters, about 150 kilometers of trails are available for holidaymakers, almost half of which are aimed at beginners. The resort is served by 35 lifts, including chairlifts and drag lifts, as well as cable cars. It is important to take into account that due to the closeness to glaciers, there is never a lack of snow in the resort. You can safely go on vacation at the beginning of the season (late October) or a few days before its end (early April).

The resort is divided into four main skiing areas, the most popular among which is Mittelstation . Most of the resort's trails are of medium complexity, being not best suited for beginners. They would likely prefer the areas of Hainbachjoch, Innerwald , and the most high-mountainous one - Rettenbach. Easier tracks are presented here where ski schools offer vacationers their services.

Expert skiers who like skiing in picturesque places are sure to enjoy trails presented on slopes of the Gaislachkogl Mountain (Gayslahkogel). They are quite long, so perfect for long workouts. Fans of off-piste skiing are recommended skiing areas located on the slope of Mount Giggijoch (Gigiyoh). Trails in the Rettenbach Tal (Ratenbahtal) valley enjoy a well-deserved popularity among experienced skiers. They please demanding athletes both with their high quality and beautiful surrounding landscapes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

There are also fantastic fun parks in the resort, the most popular of which is Boarderspark Giggijoch. It is located at an altitude of 2,450 meters, in the immediate vicinity of the Hainbackkar funicular. Its visitors can enjoy top-quality half-pipe, fun-boxes, and rails, as well as amazing walls and ramps - all that is necessary for experienced athletes to improve their skills.

The advantages of the resort are not limited to premium-class trails - a variety of services is available to its guests. Thus, here you can find five top-rated ski schools having an excellent reputation. For younger guests, there are several kindergartens. At Fiddel Bambini Club and Bobo's Kids Club children of six years and upwards are taught to ski. Among the resort's incontestable advantages is a huge choice of cozy restaurants and cafes, many of which are located in close proximity to ski lifts and slopes.

One of the resort's best traditional Tyrolean restaurants is Gampe Thaya. Visitors will not only appreciate its rich menu, but also impressive portion sizes. Near the trail No. 10 is S'Pfandl restaurant where you can try the best stewed potatoes with pork ribs in the resort. After tasting the specialties, visitors will be invited to a small museum of antiques located directly at the restaurant. Guests of Sölden can buy a ski pass for 1, 6 or 13 days. Its cost depends on the chosen period. It should also be noted that children, students, and pensioners are provided with pleasant discounts up to 30-50%, so this category of tourists will have a great opportunity to save a lot on ski lifts.