World Snowboard Guide 11th edition

Saalbach - Hinterglem, Austria

Address

Tourismusverband
Glemmtaler Landstraße 550
A-5753 Saalbach
Tel.: +43(0)6541/6800-68
Fax: +43(0)6541/6800-69

Travel by FlyingFlying

Fly to Salzburg International (90km) transfer time to resort is 1 1/2 hours

Travel by BusBy bus/coach

Buses from Salzburg, can be taken to Zell am See, then transfer by local bus to Saalbach.

Travel by trainBy train

Trains: to Zell am See (12 miles), then taxi or local buses run every 1-2hrs daily.

Travel by carBy car

From Salzburg take Tauern Autobahn A10 towards Villach, at Bischofshofen interchange take the B311 towards Zell-am-see. Follow signs for Maishofen, there heads towards Glemmtal follow for 14km

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type:  Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 55
Gondolas: 13
Chair lifts: 14
Drag lifts: 27
Max people per hour: 87,000
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 61
Total ride area: 124miles (200km)
Longest run: 4.3miles (7km)

Top lift: 2100m
Vertical drop: 1095m
First lift: 1003m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 50%
Red runs: 42%
Black runs: 8%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:  Half-day 30.6 euros
Day pass 37,50 euros
5 days 157,50euros
Season 525 euros
Lift times:8.30am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: Unknown
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 20%

Facilities

Night Riding: :  Small park and beginners area lit in Hinterglemm
Snowboard Schools: Snowboardschule Saalbach. Beginners 1/2 day lesson 54 euros, week 244. Freestyle/freeride 163 for 3 day course. BAckcountry & private lessons available. www.board.at for more info
Snowboard Hire: Board & Boots from 29 euros a day

Heliboarding: :  Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

www.saalbach.com
Email:contact@saalbach.com

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