Gastein is a ski region in its own right, spread along a 25-mile-long valley and home to the resorts of Dorfgastein, Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein.
Look known as a health destination as well as another world-class ski resort within Ski amadé. Every day an incredible 5 million litres of hot thermal water are drawn from 18 springs which is piped into the region’s therapy centres, hotels and thermal spas. The Alpentherme in Bad Hofgastein and Felsentherme in Bad Gastein are both major attractions for spa lovers!
For skiers, Gastein offers wide pistes, challenging freeride routes and long downhill runs. Gastein’s ski terrain is located in these areas (Skischaukel Dorfgastein-Grossarltal, Skischaukel Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel, Graukogel and Sportgastein) which combine to deliver more than 200km of pure skiing pleasure.
From all three villages, guests can reach the mountain with just one gondola ride, to open up over 1,000 vertical metres of snow fun. As well as runs for all abilities, for freestyle skiers there are three Gasti snow parks, friendly adventure playgrounds. There’s also a funslope, family park and a full snow park.
Everyone can enjoy regional delicacies and international dishes at the Gastein ski huts and skiers and non skiers alike can access the spectacular 140 metre long suspension bridge at the Stubnerkogel in Bad Gastein.
The region as a freeride Eldorado and in spring has guaranteed snow in the high Alpine mountains of Sportgastein, the very highest skiing area of Ski amadé.
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