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Galtür's ski area begins at the tiny settlement of Wirl, 1.8km (1.1 miles) further up the valley, reached by a free ski bus. Chair lifts ascend the Alpkogel, opening up many excellent blue and red runs over the open hillsides. For more advanced skiers there are several challenging blacks including a very steep 3.5km (2 mile) descent into the neighbouring region of Vorarlberg. This is part of the Kopsalpe bowl accessed by a covered quad chair over to the back of the mountain. Here there are plenty of mid-range off-piste opportunities that are especially good for those just progressing in to this type of skiing, as well as some steeps for those already adept at it. Of course many advanced skiers will not wish to miss the opportunity to make full use of their Silvretta area pass opening up 310km (nearly 200 miles) of terrain at several separate areas and linked by a ski bus, the cost of which is included in the area lift pass. Back country tours around the Silvretta mountains, accompanied by one of the local ski mountaineering schools' guides, are especially popular. The largest single sector, with 200km (125 miles) of lift-linked terrain, is above Galtür's famous neighbour Ischgl, some 10km (6 miles) down the valley. Here the lifts ascend to some of the highest and most snowsure skiing in Austria, at 2872m (9422 feet), as well of the country's most challenging terrain. Trails are up to 9 km (6 miles) in length and continue over the border to Samnaun in Switzerland (carry your passport.) Cross country skiers will find 45km (28 miles) of trails up to 2100m (6900 feet) in altitude around the valley. Night skiing is on offer every Wednesday night throughout the season at the Birkhahnbahn from 1930 to 2230.
Country:
Austria
Resort height:
1635m
Top lift:
2300m
Bottom lift:
700m
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