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At 2020m, Kühtai is Austria’s highest resort and not far from Innsbruck. The place dates back to the 15th century when it was purchased by the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximillan who must have seen the potential of it being a gem of a snowboarders resort.

Kühtai sits in a valley with runs either side. The one road heads from Innsbruck to Oetz, and despite its height the road is rarely closed, but you’ll need chains and your wits about you if you’re heading there after a good dump of snow.

With only 35km of slopes its not a big place, but it means it fly’s under the radar or any package holiday company, and can be very quiet, especially mid-week. It also gets more than its fair share of snow with regular big dumps, and just as good, not that many people head off-piste.

On the sunny side of the valley, the busy HochAlterBahn chairlift takes you from the middle of town to the highest point of 2520m, and then there’s a choice long reds back down. These runs are also open for the night boarding every Wednesday and Saturday. These undulating runs do have some flat bits so you’ll need to keep some speed up and on a powder day there are some nice, easy and safe off-piste areas to shred. The other side of the valley is mainly in shade and so tends to keep its snow a little better. It is home to the more advanced freeriding Kühtai has to offer and also the much improving terrain park.

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Kuhtai, Austria
16/Mar/13 , Manchester

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In an unbeatable snow-sure location our new Chalet Hotel Elisabeth gives you the ultimate in skiing convenience. Just 45 minutes from Innsbruck, and

Property	Date	From	Basis	Price
Alpen - Residenz Mooshaus	23/Mar/13	Bristol	HB	£1,043
Alpen - Residenz Mooshaus	30/Mar/13	Manchester	HB	£1,088
Alpen - Residenz Mooshaus	29/Dec	Belfast International	HB	£2,180
Chalet Hotel Elisabeth	02/Mar/13	Birmingham	Cater	£ 605
Chalet Hotel Elisabeth	26/Jan/13	Edinburgh	Cater	£ 660
Alpen - Residenz Mooshaus	09/Mar/13	Belfast International	HB	£ 919
Alpen - Residenz Mooshaus	30/Mar/13	Edinburgh	HB	£1,104
Alpen - Residenz Mooshaus	05/Jan/13	Birmingham	HB	£ 890
Chalet Hotel Elisabeth	29/Dec	Bristol	Cater	£1,635
Chalet Hotel Elisabeth	29/Dec	Birmingham	Cater	£1,626
Chalet Hotel Elisabeth	30/Mar/13	Manchester	Cater	£1,503
Alpen - Residenz Mooshaus	09/Mar/13	Manchester	HB	£ 903
Chalet Hotel Elisabeth	19/Jan/13	Belfast International	Cater	£1,239
Chalet Hotel Elisabeth	05/Jan/13	Birmingham	Cater	£ 626
Alpen - Residenz Mooshaus	02/Feb/13	Stansted	HB	£2,032

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Dec to May

Lifts

Total Lifts: 12
Chair lifts: 4
Drag lifts: 7
Other lifts: 1 Magic carpet
Max people per hour: 16,000
Board Leashes required: No