St. Anton

The ski resort of St Anton is known as one of the best ski resorts in the world and is known as the cradle of Alpine skiing. The ski resort of St Anton hosted the World Alpine Skiing Championships in 2001. This is a resort of contrasts, the timeless, peaceful village centre contrasts with the buzzing nightlife and yet, the two seem to compliment each other. There is a great international feel to the ski resort of St Anton and has a cosmopolitan mix of people, although English is widely spoken.

Skiing in St Anton encompasses the high altitude hamlet of St Christoph at 1800m and half a dozen small villages nearby. Arlberg is geographically significant as the dividing point between the watersheds of great rivers like the Danube and the Inn to the east, and the Rhine to the west.

The ski resort of St Anton is the largest of the ski villages and is a bustling and fun resort. This historic ski town is dramatically different now that the main rail line has been moved and no longer separates the village from the slopes. New pedestrian areas are opening up and there are now more facilities for visitors, such as a public swimming pool and activity centre. In St. Anton's pedestrian zone, you'll be able to find something that suits your night tastes by simply taking a stroll. There are dozens of small bars and gasthofs with something to suit all tastes and budget.

St Anton's pedestrianised main street provides plenty of après ski opportunities. Shoppers will plenty of wonderful things to buy too with jewellers, music stores, antique stores and clothing boutiques. Local crafts are also available and the traditional woodcarvings are exported all over the world.

The ski resort of St Anton is the largest resort in the Arlberg ski area, which also includes Lech, Zurs and the village of St Christoph and St Jakob. The combined Arlberg ski area offers hundreds of miles of groomed pistes for skiers and snowboarders. The most prominent point in St Anton is the Valluga summit from which runs one of the best and longest intermediate ski slopes in Europe, taking skiers all the way down to the valley floor.

Skiing in St Anton offers something for all levels of skiers. There are many more choices for intermediate and advanced skiers in Lech and Zurs, which also offer some of the best off-piste skiing in Europe. It's not easy to ski from St Anton to Lech or Zurs and most people take the bus, which leaves regularly from the town centre. Due to their north-facing slopes and position at the end of the valley, Lech and Zurs offer uncrowded slopes and reliable snow. The best skiing for beginners is in St Christoph or Rendl. There are two ski schools in operation, run under the same umbrella, both employing hundreds of instructors and guides with a solid reputation for excellent tuition and service.

The ski resort of St Anton is also known for having some of the best snowboarding terrain in Austria, with a vast array of natural obstacles, steep powder fields and drop-offs providing for thrilling snowboarding. Gampen, Kapall and Rendl are recommended for boarders; Rendl has a terrain park.

Skiing

Non-Skiing

Green Runs		0
Blue Runs		83
Red Runs		92
Black Runs		57

Ski Piste Height From:		1304m
To:		2811m
Click to view Piste Map

Button Lifts		37
Chair Lifts		39
Cable Cars		10
Snow Cannons		125

Ski School		Skischule Arlberg
5 days		£185
4 hours a day am & pm

Bars		12
Restaurants		68

Ice Skating Rink
Indoor Swimming Pool
Gym / Sports Centre
Children's Creche
Shops / Shopping Centre


Lift Pass
Length	Adults	Children (U13)
3 days
4 days
6 days	£186	£111
13 days


Ski and Boot hire (6 days)
Adult	Ski Pack Price	Ski Only Price

Beginner	£164.35	£111.15
Intermediate	£164.35	£111.15
Advanced	£191.90	£139.65

Child	Ski Pack Price	Ski Only Price
Beginner	£81.70	£69.35
Intermediate	£81.70	£69.35
Advanced	£95.95	£69.35

Pack = Skis, poles and boots or snowboard and boots