The Gurgls Ski Experience
Program Overview
Experience the highest ski village in Austria at Hochgurgl (2,150m), where guaranteed snow meets luxurious alpine hospitality. This exclusive package grants access to the interconnected Hochgurgl-Obergurgl ski area, offering 110km of perfectly groomed pistes with 90% above 2,000m elevation. Your stay at the 5-star Hotel Riml combines Tyrolean charm with modern amenities, featuring direct ski-in/ski-out access to the Wurmkogl lift.
Each morning begins with a private ski guide briefing over breakfast, followed by first tracks on pristine corduroy slopes. Afternoon options include guided off-piste adventures in the Gaisberg sector or reserved loungers at the Top Mountain Star panoramic restaurant. Evenings feature gourmet dining and access to the hotel’s 2,000m² spa complex with outdoor heated pools overlooking the slopes.
Summit Concierge
Your personal Summit Concierge handles every detail from pre-arrival planning to on-mountain experiences. Enjoy priority reservations, private guides, and 24/7 support throughout your stay. Our concierge can arrange unique experiences like champagne lunches in mountain gondolas or private tours of the local motorcycle museum.
Mountain Statistics
- Total ski area: 110km (Hochgurgl-Obergurgl)
- Vertical drop: 930m (3,050 ft)
- Lifts: 25 modern gondolas/chairlifts
- Longest run: 7km (Rotkogljoch to Obergurgl)
- Snow reliability: 90% slopes above 2,000m
- Annual snowfall: 8 meters average
Regional Highlights
The Ötztal Valley combines Tyrolean tradition with modern luxury. Don’t miss:
- The Top Mountain Crosspoint motorcycle museum (2,175m)
- Authentic alpine huts like the Nederhütte for Kaiserschmarrn
- Ice Q restaurant (3,048m) – filming location for James Bond Spectre
- Timeless après-ski at the Kitzloch in Obergurgl
- Moonlight tobogganing on the Hochgurgl floodlit run