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Obergurgl – Hochgurgl photo 1
4.6 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Obergurgl – Hochgurgl

📍 Ötztal, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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54%
Blue
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30%
Red
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16%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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112 km
Skiable runs
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1,793m
Village altitude
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3,030m
Summit
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25
Lifts
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80€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
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Practical information

Obergurgl – Hochgurgl is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Ötztal, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹. The area covers 112 km of runs between 1,793 m and 3,030 m, served by 25 lifts. Day lift pass 80€ 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.

About Obergurgl – Hochgurgl

The price shown is an estimate, as the source does not publish one. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Obergurgl, at 1,907 m at the head of the Ötztal, is the highest parish village in Austria. Together with Hochgurgl, it offers 112 km of runs, snow-covered from November to May.

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  • Village at 1,907 m
  • Snow from November to May
  • Quiet, upmarket resort
Atmosphere & character
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Luxury
Premium destination, high-end accommodation and services
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Premium travellers
High-end services and accommodation
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Obergurgl – Hochgurgl

Obergurgl – Hochgurgl offers 112 km of well-marked runs: a medium-sized ski area, ideal for spending 4 to 5 days without ever skiing exactly the same thing twice. The 25 lifts are generally sufficient to absorb the crowds in high season. The character of Obergurgl – Hochgurgl is upmarket: the accommodation, the mountain restaurants and the resort services reflect a clientele that does not count the cost. With a day lift pass at 80€, the stay has a price, but the experience lives up to it for those who want to treat themselves without compromise. As for snow, Obergurgl – Hochgurgl is in a strong position with its summit at 3,030 m: even in capricious winters, the upper runs hold up well into April. The village at 1,793 m is also well placed to offer comfortable conditions from mid-December onwards. The budget for a stay at Obergurgl – Hochgurgl is clearly high: 80€ for the day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Obergurgl – Hochgurgl is not for everyone, but for those who can afford it, it is probably one of the finest skiing experiences in Europe.

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❄️ Weather at Obergurgl – Hochgurgl
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
220
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📍 Village (1,793 m) vs Summit (3,030 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Good-quality snow from December to April.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Dec → Apr ✓
Overall reliability
Excellent ●●●
Base altitude
1,793 m ✓
Peak-season snow depth
220 cm avg.

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.

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