The Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski resort is one of Tyrol’s top destinations for freeriding and freestyle. You can look forward to deep-snow slopes in high-alpine terrain, the Freeride World Qualifier and groomed parks for all ability levels. From the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland in Obergurgl, you can head straight to the freeride runs, lines and fun parks in the Ötztal valley.
The terrain in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ranges from wide deep-snow slopes to narrow couloirs with rocky outcrops. This means that ambitious beginners and experienced freeriders alike will find suitable runs in the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area. Well-known runs include the Kirchenkar, the slopes around the Wurmkogl-Flankl and the lines in the Rotmoostal. The region also hosts an international competition: the Freeride World Qualifier.
Freestylers will find facilities to suit every skill level in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. Beginners can practise their first tricks in theFamily Park by the Bruggenboden lift, whilst the larger snow park by the Steinmannbahn offers around 20 obstacles at intermediate and advanced levels. In Hochgurgl, the Funslope stretches for around 1.1 kilometres through moguls, steep turns, boxes, a tunnel and a large snow spiral. The Funpark in the Ötztal valley thus covers freestyle from the very first jump right through to advanced tricks.
Anyone skiing on deep-snow slopes away from the pistes should be aware of the dangers of the Alps, which is why guided freeride tours with qualified guides are a good choice: they’ll take you safely to the best runs whilst also teaching you the necessary terrain skills. Essential equipment includes an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe, which you can test at four locations within the ski resort, whilst the Tyrolean Avalanche Warning Service provides a daily update on current conditions.
Freeriding is something you can learn, which is why the ski schools in Obergurgl offer their own courses and workshops on the subject. From the safe use of emergency equipment and the correct skiing technique in deep snow to route planning, experienced guides will support you every step of the way. This enables both ambitious beginners and experienced skiers to improve their skills and gain the confidence to tackle their first off-piste runs.
From your first run in deep snow to the freeride runs at the Kirchenkar and the tricks in the fun park, the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski resort offers freeride and freestyle experiences for all ability levels. Book your skiing holiday in the Ötztal online or send a no-obligation enquiry.
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