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Saalbach Hinterglemm Ski Resort

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BeginnersYesNon-skiersNo
IntermediatesYesAprès skiYes
ExpertsNoSummer skiingNo
SnowboardersYesSnow reliabilityNo
FamiliesYesEnvironmental awarenessNo
Introduction:

Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski resort has one of Austria's biggest ski areas on its doorstep, with some of the finest intermediate pistes you’ll find anywhere. The ski slopes are located on both sides of the Glemm Valley, so you can easily do a complete circuit of what the resort calls its ‘Ski Circus’ in a day.

At one end is the main resort of Saalbach, a classic Austrian village with an onion-domed church, cobbled streets and a lively night-time scene; at the other, about 4km/2.5 miles away, is the smaller and more relaxed village of Hinterglemm.

Together, they make an upmarket (but surprisingly youthful) spot, also linked to Leogang, a detour from the main circuit with fantastic long pistes straight down into the trees.

Location:

Saalbach-Hinterglemm is in the Austrian Alps, an easy drive from the city of Salzburg.

Website:
www.saalbach.com

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