Altaussee – Loser is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Ausseerland, Styria, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 34 km of runs between 850 m and 1,800 m, served by 8 lifts. Day lift pass 59€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Loser overlooks Lake Altaussee, in the Styrian Salzkammergut. Its runs, mostly easy, offer wide views over the Dachstein massif.
- View over Lake Altaussee
- Mostly easy runs
- Salzkammergut
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Altaussee – Loser focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 34 km of runs are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who don't need to keep changing their playground. The family reputation of Altaussee – Loser is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. The moderate altitude of Altaussee – Loser, starting at 850 m and topping out at 1,800 m, makes it sensitive to climatic variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before departure is strongly recommended. The budget for a stay in Altaussee – Loser is clearly high: the day lift pass costs 59€, on top of accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before setting off. In short, Altaussee – Loser does not compete with the ski giants, nor does it claim to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
