Großarl Ski Resort Guide
Großarl, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 80km50 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,100m6,890ft |
| Resort Height | 920m3,018ft |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Linz |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
| Free Snow Reports by e-Mail | Sign Up for Powder Alerts |
Großarl
The ski area of Großarl is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 920m3,018ft, with 80km50 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Großarl has direct access to 80km50 miles of downhill skiing, with 19 marked pistes, served by a total of 24 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,100m6,890ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Großarl offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Großarl is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Großarl.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Großarl is 8km5 miles long and the most difficult run is the '#7 Larchenhang', which is 15km9 miles in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Großarl?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm3in, expected on 22 December.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update, or Join our Snow Mail Here
Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Großarl Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | 8km5 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 17 | 49km30 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | 21km13 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | 2km1 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 80km50 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 32km20 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 24 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Großarl Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,100m6,890ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 920m3,018ft |
| Resort Altitude (Großarl) | 920m3,018ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,180m3,871ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NE
Großarl has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Großarl
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Großarl Ski Schools and Großarl Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Großarl?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Saint Johann im Pongau District, Salzburg.
Map
Tap 
for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Großarl is Salzburg, 70 minutes drive away.
Linz, Klagenfurt, Munich, Ljubljana, Innsbruck Airport and Graz airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 24 ski lifts are able to uplift 24,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 60km37 miles of ski runs, with 335 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Großarl open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
