 Alpbach is part of the Tyrol which has over 115 ski areas and 3,875km of runs. Within the region there are five glaciers that all host both winter and summer skiing. The highest mountains in the Alpbach Valley are: Galtenberg (the largest) (2425 m) , Sonnenjoch (2287 m) , Standkopf (2228 m) , Wiedersberger Horn (2128 m) , Schatzberg (1900 m) , Gratlspitze (1899 m) , Loderstein (1830 m) Towards the south of the Alpbach Valley at Wiedersberger Horn, there is a family ski area with 3 cable cars and 22 chair lifts.
 The Alpbach Valley ski terrain is divided into two areas. One is Wiedersbergerhorn, The other ski area is near Reither Kogl, which has a family-friendly 8-person cable car. There are also ideal slopes for beginners. There are a total of 20 ski lifts and 45 km of slopes, of which approx. 31 km are covered with artificial snow using over 58 snow canons.
Alpach cannot claim great snow reliability but two thirds of the pistes are covered by snowmaking. The base area can get a little congested in the morning.
Experts - limited in a word but there are a number of reds and 3 blacks through the trees to challenge you. Head off piste down to Hygna with a guide and you'll have something a bit more challenging. You can also head over to Wiedersbergerhorn for the black runs.
Intermediate - OK so there are only 45km of pistes so it's not a high mileage resort however the slopes are varied and and underated. When conditions are ok you can go off piste to the small neighbouring resort of Reith im Alpbachtal. Intermediates slopes are classified red. There are some really good long tree lined red runs across the whole area with some fantastic views.
Beginners - there are a couple of sunny pleasant really easy slopes at each end of the village to try your first turns on. You can also be taken by a 5 mins bus ride to Wiedersbergerhorn where the gondola takes you up to further slopes a the 'Horn Boden'. If you are staying in Inneralpbach - a small hamlet 3km from the main village you will find the nursery slopes on your doorstep.
Cross Country - 22km of pretty cross country trails to amuse you.
Snowboarders - there are some decnt terrain for the free riders amongst you whilst the terrain park has a half pipe although some boarders have complained about maintenance. They have lplayed host to teh ISD World Pro Tour so it's not all doom and gloom. |
Alpbach is situated in western Austria and is part of the Tyrol province. A beautiful charming resort much loved by the British. There is even a British Ski Club for the Alpbach visitors. The resort looks south towards the Wiedersbergerhorn where most of the slopes are to be found. Try and stay in the main village for atmoshphere and the apres ski
Hotel dining seems to rule in Alpbach. 
