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What to expect

Wide Variety of Slopes

Wide Variety of Slopes

One of the largest ski areas in Austria

Skiers' & Snowboarders' Paradise

Skiers' & Snowboarders' Paradise

For intermediate & advanced skiers & snowboarders

Four-star Hotel

Four-star Hotel

Short walk away from the resort center

About this trip...

Get ready for an unforgettable alpine adventure in the welcoming resort of Bad Hofgastein, Austria. Known for its relaxed charm and postcard-perfect mountain scenery, this resort is the ideal base for an exhilarating week on the slopes.

You’ll be skiing and riding in the vast Gastein Valley ski area — one of the largest in Austria — with access to mile after mile of perfectly groomed trails. The sheer variety means you can carve down wide cruisers one day, challenge yourself on steeper runs the next, and still discover fresh terrain all week long. With such an extensive network, it’s rare to ski the same trail twice!

When the day winds down, soak up the après-ski vibe, indulge in the region’s famous thermal spas, and enjoy Austrian hospitality at its finest. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique or simply revel in the alpine lifestyle, this trip is tailor-made for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders who want it all.

What's included?

  • Private room
  • Breakfast & some meals
  • Afternoon cake buffet
  • Gastein Card - Resort discount and benefit card
  • Welcome drink
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully Financially Protected

What's extra:

  • Insurance click here
  • Ski costs as detailed in FAQ'S
  • Ski carriage

Bad Hofgastein

Our location- Bad Hofgastein

Our location- Bad Hofgastein

An unsung hero of the Austrian Alps, the resort of Bad Hofgastein offers miles and miles of beautifully groomed slopes. It’s a great option for serious snow buffs looking to try somewhere new, and with over 200 prepared pistes on offer here, we're sure you won’t be disappointed. The resort of Bad Hofgastein is famous as much for its outstanding natural thermal springs as its world-class skiing. It’s a relatively quiet resort with a relaxed informal approach to après ski, yet has a bustling pedestrianized center with cobbled streets and a fantastic choice of bars, restaurants and other amenities - not forgetting its famous spas.
Options for all

Options for all

There’s something for everybody on the trails. The gentle nursery slopes at Angertal provide an ideal introduction for beginners from where they can progress on to the gentle blue runs on the Schlossalm or Stubnerkogel. For intermediates, this is ski-your-heart-out country! Bad Hofgastein offers a huge variety of red and blue runs, which are linked to the nearby resort of Bad Gastein to form one large skiable area.
Gastein Valley

Gastein Valley

In addition, the Gastein valley has a further 3 ski areas, offering total of 155 miles of well-groomed, often quiet trails which are linked by the efficient and frequent ski bus service that runs throughout the resorts, and is covered by your lift pass. Advanced skiers will love the testing runs on the Stubnerkogel and there are a couple of fantastic blacks to try out on the Graukogel, as well as the highest sector of the ski area above Sport Gastein, which has a base at 1 mile and a snow-sure top lift at 8000 feet.

Mountain Facts

Mountain Facts

  • Base elevation: 2,785 ft
  • Summit elevation: 8,809 ft
  • Lifts: 60
  • Trails: 137 miles
  • Green/Blue 25%
  • Red 60%
  • Black 15%
  • Artificial Snow 33%

Accommodations

Johannesbad Hotel Palace Four-star

We are based at the excellent Johannesbad Hotel Palace which lies a short walk away from the resort centre with the ski-bus stopping right outside. This friendly hotel will provide a great base for our ski groups and with drinks included at dinner – some fun and sociable après ski evenings are sure to be on the cards.

Facilities include

This comfortable hotel has excellent facilities, including bar with live music, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steambath, as well as an excellent wellness area to relax in after a hard day on the slopes! Free Wi-Fi is available in the reception area.

Room includes

All the rooms feature abalcony or terrace, safe, hairdryer, radio, telephone and TV. Bathrobe and slippers are available from reception.

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info
Jan 11 2026 Jan 18 2026 7
$1695$1795
Limited space available
Feb 28 2026 Mar 7 2026 7
$1695$1795
 

Essential Information

Transfer time
The transfer from Salzburg Airport to the hotel is approximately 2 hours, depending on weather and traffic.
Dress code
On a skiing trip, dress is generally very informal, the emphasis being on comfort and warmth. We recommend that you pack a pair of skiing trousers and warm ski jacket or a waterproof shell and separate fleece lining or an all-in-one ski suit. Thermal or silk underwear is recommended. Cotton/cotton mix roll necks, T-shirts or sweat shirts; several thin layers are better than one thick layer. 
 
Ski socks, ski gloves or mitts and a hat or headband are suggested. Where temperatures are expected to be well below zero, take a facemask or balaclava. Moon boots or waterproof walking shoes are a “must”. Suntan cream (high protective factor), lip salve, sunglasses and/or goggles are all very useful items to pack. Casual clothes are ideal for the evenings; it is unusual on skiing trip to dress formally in the evenings.
Skiing costs
You may either take group ski lessons, private ski lessons or form groups to enjoy exploring the slopes together. Whatever you preference your Tour Leader will be available to help organize your skiing.
 
Ski Hire Poor trail conditions can be hazardous to ski equipment as uncovered rocks and stones can easily scratch and damage skis and snowboards. We strongly recommend you inspect your ski hire equipment at the start of your holiday and agree the state of their condition with the ski hire suppliers, as clients are responsible for the care of their hired equipment and should this equipment be damaged the ski hire suppliers are within their rights to ask for a compensation payment. 

Ski Equipment This can be hired in the resort where you will be advised about the most suitable equipment for your standard of skiing. It is very important to have ski boots that are comfortable and fit well, so do not be afraid to keep going back and changing your boots until you get a good fit. For your safety, we advise that you wear a ski helmet wherever possible.
  • Ski Passes - 6 day adult € 334.00
  • Ski School - Adults 5 days: € 282 approx (4hrs per day)
  • Ski & Boot Hire - Adult 6 days €150-€230 approx (standard equipment)
  • Ski Helmet - 6 days €21 approx
*Please note all the above are rough prices for 2024 and can change.
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €25.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated).
 
As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on. If you choose to have ski lessons, you may also like to thank your ski instructor at the end of the week with a token of appreciation.
Passport, visa & entry requirements

We recommend that you check passport and visa requirements for the country you are visiting at the State Department if you have a U.S. Passport. Most countries require that your passport have at least six months validity when traveling internationally, and many require that you have one to two blank visa pages for either an entry stamp or visa. As a general rule, please check that your passport has six months validity beyond your planned trip, and if not, please renew your passport with plenty of time to provide Solos with your updated passport information by the final payment due date.

Not sure what travel documents you need? Our trusted partner, sherpa°, makes it easy to check visa and entry requirements based on your destination and passport. One quick check now means smooth sailing later. Click here to learn more.

Health requirements

We recommend that you check if vaccinations are required for your destination at the CDC’s recommendations for your visited destination(s). We also recommend you purchase travel protection. A travel protection plan can often assist with medical emergencies and reimburse costs that are covered by the plan. Please verify coverage details with Solos before you travel.

Currency
Austria use the Euro.
Important information
It is advised that you have a good level of fitness for this trip.

Rated as Excellent (4.8/5) by our customers

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Fantastic time

I’ve recently returned from my first Solos trip and had a fantastic time. I can honestly say that I enjoyed every minute, and the memories will last a lifetime.
-Patricia

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Highly Recommended

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Brilliant Week!

We laughed until our bellies ached. It was such a brilliant week.
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Go for it!

I still get a bit nervous but this will be my third time with Solos and its one of the best decisions I have ever made- everyone is so friendly, just go for it!!
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