General info
Anyone who has ever had a Ski tour can confirm that this sport is a very special one. extraordinary perspective on the mountains offers.
There are far Mountain landscapes, pristine slopes off the beaten track and no annoying waiting times at the lifts. So it's no wonder that ski touring has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Many factors play a role in a ski tour to make it not only beautiful, but also safe. This can be overwhelming especially for beginners. For this reason we organize a ski touring weekend for beginners to learn all the basic aspects of winter sports.
We will three days spend in open terrain, focusing on energy-saving and efficient ascent technique, correct tracking and safe movement in alpine terrain. In total we will enjoy 2 day and one half day ski tour.
Travel period
11.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
07.03.2024 - 10.03.2024
Seasons
Winter
Number of participants
maximum 10 participants per appointment
Skill levels
As a beginner, you have never really been off-piste. Here you will be guided from the very beginning.
Services & Prices
You've always wanted to go on a ski tour, but didn't know where to start? Perfect - that's exactly why we have put together the right package.
Look forward to three days in the beautiful Salzburg province, surrounded by the magnificent mountain world, between the Kitzbühel Alps and the Dienten mountains, the Großglockner massif, the Hohe Tauern National Park and the famous ski resorts of Saalbach-Hinterglemm and Zell am See - Kaprun.
Included services
3 nights in Hotel Quehenberger including half board
Ski touring guiding
2 day Alpincard - ski pass
Additional services (Exclusive)
Arrival/Departure
Travel insurance cancellation protection
Prices
Travel price € 735
Single room supplement € 70
Accommodation& Catering
The beautiful Hotel Quehenberger awaits you directly in Maishofen.
What should not be missing after the guided ski tour? Quite clearly: the Sauna.
A 150 m² wellness area invites you to relax.
Room types
Here you live in spacious Double or single rooms and enjoy a great breakfast buffet with organic ingredients from the region and in the evening a 4-course menu.
Single or double room
Catering
At our ski touring camps for beginners the Breakfast and Dinner included.
Equipment
If you already have ski touring equipment (incl. avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe), you are welcome to take it along for the guided ski tour. Otherwise you can rent the equipment at the ski rental Spot Achlaitner in Zell am See - please let us know in time!
Destination
& Arrival
Salzburg, Austria, is a delightful outdoor travel destination. The stunning mountain scenery attracts hikers and mountaineers, while bike trails and waterways are suitable for cycling, water sports and boating. Climbing routes offer challenges for climbing enthusiasts. In winter, first-class ski resorts attract skiers, snowboarders and cross-country skiers. A paradise for nature and sports lovers.
Interesting spots/trails
The ski resort in the Heart of the Pinzgau is a true Paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. With first-class ski areas, an impressive mountain landscape and beautiful panoramas, it offers optimal conditions for skiers, snowboarders and ski tourers of all levels. In addition, the region attracts with cozy huts, warm hospitality and a variety of leisure activities off the slopes.
Insider tips
Even though this ski touring camp is expressly aimed at beginners to this sport, the camp does not replace a ski course, which means that you must at least be able to safely master more difficult alpine slopes and in any case master stem turns in deep snow.
In addition, you need sufficient basic fitness for the ascents of the guided ski tour. These range depending on the walking speed of the group between 4 and 5 hours (800 - 1,000 meters altitude). The enjoyment descents in the open terrain are moderate.
Program
Look forward to a long weekend with lots of mountain and snow. At our Ski touring camp you will learn all the basics about this trendy sport. Together with the certified hiking guide Martin weber you will explore the most beautiful routes around Zell am See on guided ski tours. Here is a brief overview of the program - this can be changed depending on the weather.
Day 1:
Arrival at the Hotel Quehenberger and subsequent getting to know the group - in the evening we will enjoy a dinner together discuss the coming days and routes.
Day 2:
This ski tour takes us to a beautiful panoramic mountain, the Vulture Mountain. Simple and open terrain dominates. From the summit you have a beautiful view to the nearby Schmittenhöhe and the Kitzbühler Alps. Our stop for refreshments is at the Hecherhütte (900 meters above sea level).
Day 3:
A beautiful solitary ski tour through the forest and on an easy ridge to the summit of the Langecks (1,000 meters in altitude).
Day 4:
We take the cable car from Viehhofen to the Schmittenhöhe. This is followed by the leisurely ski hike on the Pinzgau walk to the Maurerkogel (500 meters of altitude).
Tips & Info
We recommend for this trip a Travel insurance with cancellation protectionso that you are on the safe side if something should happen before or during the trip.
Just click here to see all the travel insurance information.
Contact
Price € 735 p. person
