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Hochsoelden |
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146km 35% blue, 43% red and 22% black |
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Hochsoelden Tourist Informationwww.soelden.com T: 0043 5254 5100 |
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Excellent snow reliability
Access to two glaciers
Extensive and adventurous slopes for confident intermediates
Very lively nightlife |
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Sprawling traffic filled village
Limited off slope activities
Some hotels are quite a distance from the main lifts
Beginners slopes aren't great |
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By Air
Innsbruck - 85km (1 hour transfer)
Munich, Zurich, Salzburg and Bozen - (all aprox 2.5-3.5 hours transfer)
Taxis - Quaxi T: 05254 3737
Taxi Lenz - T:05254 2133 |
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By Car
To get driving directions to the resort go to either the AA Website or the Michelin Route Planner website
www.viamichelin.com or www.theaa.com
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| About The Resort.. |
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Ski Hochsoelden Only an hour from Innsbruck the popular resort of Hochsolden also a bit more expensive than some of the other Austrian resorts due to the proximity. Being such a high resort there is some great glacier skiing and snowboarding to be had; whilst this resort remains pretty snowsure all season. Close by to the nearby resort of Obergurgl, when purchasing your lift pass you are able to request an extended pass for permission to ski in this great resort.
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Hochsoelden Restaurants
 There are a number of wonderful restaurants for you to enjoy when on holiday in Hochsoelden.
It is advisable to book the better restaurants here in Soelden; however, at Snowbrainer we frequent the Tavola in the the Rosengarten hotel - reservations here are not needed and we haven't had a bad meal yet! Go and see for yourself. if its traditional Austrian fayre that you are after then we would recommend the Ausserwald just above the town. Pizzeria's are popular choices when off on skiing holidays and Nudeltopf and Corso have come highly recommended! |
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Nightlife and Apres Ski in Hochsoelden
 Soelden has one of the liveliest apres ski times in Austria. Apres ski will begin at about 3.00pm and with over 45 bars to choose from, restaurants, dicos and more cafes, you will have plenty of choice as well as time to embark on the some of the best bars around! Snowbrainer recommend trying the popular local drink: the 'Flying Hirsch' - this is bound to knock your socks off and get you going for further adventurous drinks well in to the night. With over 20 bars and discos open well past midnight including the Bierhimml disco until 4.00am you can be sure to have a memorable night in Soelden with the wide choice of apres ski options available. |
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Alternative Winter Activities on offer at Hochsoelden For The Family
 As with many Austrian ski resorts, there is a wide choice of alternative winter activities. A popular choice of evening activity is to take the lift up to a mountain hut for a leisurely evening meal; then ride down the illuminated toboggan run back to the resort. This is a popular activity that is widely enjoyed by all who participate in this. A fun evening event; the meal with toboggan run is organised by three places, the Berggasthof Silbertal, the Gaislachalm and the Loplealm. As with many ski resorts; sleigh rides and night skiing are offered with the chance to catch a choreographed piste show - now this is popular with kids as much as adults!
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Hochsoelden Ski
 Soelden is ideal for snowboarders both on and off the slopes. Soelden is served by more chairs and gondolas than many other Alpine resorts making it popular with boarders as well as skiers. Snowboarders will be satisfied with the two terrain parks that are located about Giggijoch; the boarder park has a half pipe, kickers, rails, a 3m wall ride, and a chill area amongst other things.
Skiing in Soelden is fantastic with the Big 3 available to ski on. The Big 3 being the spectacular glaciers that are all over 3000m high. Much of the terrain at Soelden is classified as red runs and offers fantastic cruising. Many advanced or expert skiers will have a good choice of black runs. Much of the ski and snowboard area is at a relatively high altitude for Austrian standards and this ensures that there is plenty of snow all season long even without the state of the art snow machines churning out snow! |
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Hochsoelden Mountain Restaurants With over 30 mountain restaurants to choose from a popular choice is the rustic Gampe Thaya above the Rettenbachtal on the way down from Giggijoch. This restaurant offers simple and traditional food out on a lovely terrace with views as far as Obergurgl. If you enjoy scrumptious chicken then a restaurant famed for this is the self service option at Giggijoch - a vast restaurant but great food when on the run. |
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Hochsoelden Ski School
With a choice of three ski schools and a further school at Vent - these all offer ski touring and guiding off piste as well as a wide selection of competitive courses. With cross country skiing available these pistes extend over three loops to 11 miles. |
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Hochsoelden Nearby Ski Resorts
Resorts close to Sölden include: Obergurgl (12 km),Pitztal (20 km),Racines (23 km),Kaunertal (24 km),Neustift (24 km |
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Hochsoelden Ski Hire and Snowboard Shop HireWe recommend you hire your skis and snowboards at
Sunup Sports 2 shop in Hochsolden or Sunup Sports 1 located in Dorfstrasse 5 in Solden
If you book your ski hire online here at Snowbraineryou'll make big savings on the resort RRP. It's so easy and convenient, you book online then collect in resort and it saves you time and money.
It's what we call a No Brainer, so Book now!
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| Top 5 Things To Take |
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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