Lachtal is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Murtal, Styria, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 26.2 km of runs between 1,600 m and 2,222 m, served by 10 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.
Run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Lachtal is the highest ski area in Styria, between 1600 and 2,222 m, with accommodation at the foot of the runs.
- The highest in Styria
- On skis
- Reliable snow
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Lachtal is a low-key resort on a modest scale: 26.2 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Lachtal's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It's one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for getting children started on skiing. Lachtal's altitude (1,600 m at the base, 2,222 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in mid-winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it's best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Lachtal is clearly high: 59€ for the day pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants 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: Lachtal doesn't rival the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
