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The area around Matrei is bordered by the idyllic backdrop of the two largest mountains in Austria and the natural landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The Großglockner (3,798 m) and Großvenediger (3.674 m) sit enthroned over the region - mountain scenery which is difficult to surpass! Through the integration of the two ski areas, pure enjoyment is offered to skiers on 110 km of piste. All of this is offered away from mass tourism and hype in one of the snow sure areas in the Alps. In total, 16 lifts carry you comfortably up to an altitude of 2,621 m, from where you can see a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains. Alongside the fun on skis, you can toboggan through the winter landscape or relax in the indoor pool. And at the end of a long day's skiing, you can let yourself be spoilt with regional specialities in restaurants and guest houses! Virgen - holiday in an impressive setting!
The sun-spoilt town of Virgen lies at 1,200 m, south of the alpine divide, in the Hohe Tauern national park, between the Großglockner and the Großvenediger. In Virgen, you will search in vain for the hustle and bustle that you normally find in large ski resorts. Winter sports fan who prefer it the quieter way are at home here. 21 km of tracked cross-country trails lead through deep snow landscapes, tobogganing parties on the lit natural tobogganing run and snowshoe hiking ensure cheerful entertainment in the snow-covered scenery. The nearby resort Matrei offers diverse pistes for ski and snowboard fans. In the evenings, the bars and restaurants in town invite you to cosily let the day fade away.
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| Highest point ski area |
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| Lowest point ski area |
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| Village height |
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| Number of lifts |
16 |
| Number of drag lifts |
8 |
| Number of chair lifts |
7 |
| Number of cable cars |
1 |
| Total pistes |
110 km |
| Green/blue pistes |
30 km |
| Red pistes |
64 km |
| Black pistes |
16 km |
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| Due to the connection of the Matrei and Kals ski areas, the new Großglockner Resort forms the largest ski region in East Tyrol. Countless diverse runs for beginners and ambitious skiers invite you to explore on the snow-sure, seemingly borderless, lift pass. The Goldried gondola starts straight into the ski area from Matrei, and the new 6-seater Cimaross chairlift brings winter sports fans directly up to 2,621 m. A children's ski park with a conveyor belt and igloo is located directly at the summit station. Snowboarders will love the two snow parks with half-pipe, slides and jumps. Landscape features and high-performance snow-making systems make the ski region one of the most snow-sure in the Alps. The lift pass "Ski Hit Osttirol-Kärnten" included in the holiday price ensures you access to eight ski areas: Großglockner Resort, Brunnalm/Defereggental, Sillian/Hochpustertal, Kartitsch, Lienz and Obertiliach - meaning you can use a total of 334 kilometres of pistes at your leisure! |
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