Ischgl has started its 2017-18 ski season today with what’s believed to be the largest amount of terrain open anywhere in the world so far – 159km of runs.
The huge tally – equivalent to 100 miles of ski runs, overtakes Obergurgl which opened with 99km of runs skiable a week ago. It’s also believed to be larger than any area currently open in North America or asia.
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Posted by Ischgl on Thursday, 23 November 2017
“Early snowfalls have provided a good base for the ski area and lift company Silvretta Seilbahn AG’s snow groomers have ensured that the open slopes are in great shape to launch Ischgl’s five-month-long season,” a spokesperson for the resort claimed.
The new star-studded €12m Palinkopf chairlift made its debut, one of the 36 ski lifts operational on day one, out of a total of 45 lifts. The luxury padded and heated seats are each emblazoned with images of stars who have performed in Ischgl’s famed Top Of The Mountain concerts – including Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Muse.
