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Ski resorts for beginners in Austria (Österreich)

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in Austria (Österreich) - beginner ski resorts Austria

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Ski resorts for beginners in Austria (Österreich) – Beginners Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl

Ski resorts for beginners in Austria (Österreich) – Beginners KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg

Ski resorts for beginners in Austria (Österreich) – Beginners Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg

Ski resorts for beginners in Austria (Österreich) – Beginners Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena

Ski resorts for beginners in Austria (Österreich) – Beginners Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel

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34. Axamer Lizum

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can find an ideal practice area beside the Kaserwald lift (tow lift) and the Talbodenlift… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner7.6 km(18 %)
	Overall: 41.1 km

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34. Moelltal Glacier (Mölltaler Gletscher)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

There are two practice lifts right at the middle station and a very good practice area. Beginners can… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.5 km(18 %)
	Overall: 36 km

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34. Filzmoos

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The ski resort of Filzmoos is very beginner-friendly. The local ski schools have ideal beginners’… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner9 km(45 %)
	Overall: 20 km

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34. Grebenzen – St. Lambrecht

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Grebenzen is very suitable for beginners. The resort has a fully equipped learning area at the base… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner2.9 km(24 %)
	Overall: 12.2 km

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34. Reith bei Kitzbühel

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The terrain in Reith is very well suited for beginners. Very wide slopes and an ideal steepness make… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner1.7 km(94 %)
	Overall: 1.8 km

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34. Nassfeld – Hermagor

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Nassfeld ski resort has several very good areas for beginners. In the base area in Tröpolach,… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner30 km(27 %)
	Overall: 110 km

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34. Großarltal/Dorfgastein

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

In Dorfgastein, beginners can start out with the ski schools in the valley and practise at the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner31 km(46 %)
	Overall: 67.5 km

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34. Rauriser Hochalmbahnen – Rauris

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Schwazerwiese practice slope at the base station of the Hochalmbahn lift is very flat and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15 km(46 %)
	Overall: 32.5 km

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34. Hoch-Imst – Imst

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

For beginners, there is the large practice area near the base station (Winterpark Hoch-Imst). The… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner2.6 km(25 %)
	Overall: 10.3 km

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34. Zugspitze

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

There are no moving carpets for absolute beginners on the Zugspitze. However, beginners can find easy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner7 km(35 %)
	Overall: 20 km

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34. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can find a perfect area between Fiss and Ladis. There are wide practice slopes, practice… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner47 km(25 %)
	Overall: 186 km

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34. Hochrindl – Sirnitz

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can find good options on the Hochrindl. The Skischule Hochrindl ski school has a beginners’… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner5.4 km(26 %)
	Overall: 20.6 km

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34. Gerlitzen

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Gerlitzen Alpe is a certified ski resort for beginners and people returning to snowsports. Special… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner12.4 km(24 %)
	Overall: 51.6 km

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34. Zettersfeld – Lienz

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Zettersfeld is an ideal ski resort for beginners. The ski school has a beginners’ area with a moving… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner7.9 km(38 %)
	Overall: 21 km

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34. Hochzeiger – Jerzens

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

A total of three practice lifts at the Hochzeiger base station and middle station are ideal for… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10 km(25 %)
	Overall: 40 km

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34. See

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Right next to the middle station, there is a large practice area with two moving carpets and a button… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner7.2 km(17 %)
	Overall: 42.5 km

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34. Galsterberg – Pruggern

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can find very good facilities around the mountain station of the gondola lift in the ski… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner4.1 km(37 %)
	Overall: 11.2 km

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34. Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can find ideal slopes around the mountain station of the funicular. These are located on… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner8 km(20 %)
	Overall: 40 km

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34. Patscherkofel – Innsbruck-Igls

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can find a large practice area with a moving carpet and tow rope at the base station of the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner5 km(26 %)
	Overall: 19 km

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34. Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kaunertal Glacier caters very well for beginners. There is a practice area with a moving carpet next… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner22.5 km(41 %)
	Overall: 55 km

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34. Golm

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Golm offers beginners’ lifts, easy slopes and a large ski school area. Right next to the base station… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner13.3 km(50 %)
	Overall: 26.7 km

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34. Jöchelspitze – Bach

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can find a long and wide slope from the mountain station to the base. There is another… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner2.5 km(50 %)
	Overall: 5 km

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34. Mönichkirchen/Mariensee

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The ski resort of Mönichkirchen/Mariensee caters ideally for beginners. A button lift and a tow lift… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner5.5 km(41 %)
	Overall: 13.5 km

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34. Ifen

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

At the base station, there is a large practice area for beginners. In Burmis WinterWelt, there are… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner12 km(53 %)
	Overall: 22.6 km

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34. Vent

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can find wide and easy slopes to practise on directly in the village of Vent at the Gampen… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner5 km(33 %)
	Overall: 15 km

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34. St. Johann in Tirol/Oberndorf – Harschbichl

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

There are ski schools, practice lifts and slopes suitable for beginners at all base stations. The… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner21.5 km(54 %)
	Overall: 40 km

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34. Werfenweng

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners will find optimum conditions in the Zaglau practice area. It stretches across the base… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner13 km(45 %)
	Overall: 29 km

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34. Radstadt/Altenmarkt

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

There are button lifts with easy practice slopes at both base stations in Radstadt (Königslehen) and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner9.2 km(53 %)
	Overall: 17.3 km

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34. Walmendingerhorn/Heuberg – Mittelberg/Hirschegg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners love the easy slopes at the Parsenn lift. There are also ideal slopes at the Schoental lift… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner19.5 km(58 %)
	Overall: 33.7 km

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34. Sölden

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Both of the glaciers, the Giggijoch and the Innerwald beginner area are the hot spots for beginners.… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner72.4 km(50 %)
	Overall: 143.4 km

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34. Lachtal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Learning to ski is very comfortable at the Lachtal ski resort. Numerous easy and intermediate slopes… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner7.2 km(27 %)
	Overall: 26.2 km

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34. Trins

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The ski area is ideal for beginners. There is a lot of free space in the valley for practicing the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner1 km(100 %)
	Overall: 1 km

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34. Grosseck/Speiereck – Mauterndorf/St. Michael

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Grosseck/Speiereck ski resort is very suitable for beginners. You can ski from Mauterndorf to the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner26 km(52 %)
	Overall: 50 km

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34. Fanningberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Fanningberg ski resort is very suitable for beginners. After practicing at the people movers,… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner11.1 km(46 %)
	Overall: 24 km

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34. Gschwandtkopf – Seefeld

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Gschwandtkopf is very suitable for beginners. They can start at the people mover or at the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.4 km(100 %)
	Overall: 6.4 km

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34. Schetteregg – Egg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Egg-Schetteregg ski area offers the best conditions for beginners. From the people mover, you can… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner4 km(36 %)
	Overall: 11 km

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34. Karwendel Bergbahn (Zwölferkopf) – Pertisau

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

In the Pertisau ski resort, there is a large beginners' area at the Planberg and Wiesen lifts (next to… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6 km(50 %)
	Overall: 12 km

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34. Archenstadel – Rinn

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The entire ski area is ideal for beginners. You can learn to ski here without stress and without being… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner1 km(100 %)
	Overall: 1 km

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34. Kramsach

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The practice area next to the tow rope is ideal for beginners. If you have never stood on skis before,… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0.4 km(100 %)
	Overall: 0.4 km

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34. Muttereralm – Mutters/Götzens

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners will feel very comfortable on the easy runs on the Almboden. The separated area is… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.8 km(41 %)
	Overall: 16.4 km

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91. Kühtai

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners can practise at the free moving carpet (magic carpet) or with the ski schools in Kühtai.… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner9.3 km(20 %)
	Overall: 46.9 km

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91. Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners will feel at home at the practice area on the Sommerbergalm, which is located directly at… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner16.2 km(26 %)
	Overall: 62 km

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91. Sportgastein

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Family Skischool GO operates a children’s and beginners’ area in the valley. At the 2nd section of… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner3.5 km(19 %)
	Overall: 18.2 km

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91. Bad Kleinkirchheim

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners will feel at home at the practice lifts in the valley (Kaiserburg, Bach, St. Oswald) or on… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner11 km(11 %)
	Overall: 103 km

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91. Kappl

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners will find the perfect practice area at the mountain station of the gondola lift in the Sunny… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15 km(36 %)
	Overall: 42 km

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91. Katschberg

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners will feel comfortable directly on the Katschberghöhe or in St. Margarethen. There are two… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner12 km(15 %)
	Overall: 80 km

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91. Christlum – Achenkirch

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Both ski schools offer practice areas with moving carpets. There is another practice lift for… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6 km(22 %)
	Overall: 27 km

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91. Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners can practise their turns ideally at the middle station of the Grünseelift (button lift) on… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6 km(26 %)
	Overall: 23 km

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91. Ankogel – Mallnitz

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners can find an ideal area at the base station of the two Köfele lifts (tow lift and button… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner2.8 km(22 %)
	Overall: 12.8 km

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91. Sternstein – Bad Leonfelden

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There is a separate area for beginners at the base station with a people mover and tow rope. The… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner1 km(20 %)
	Overall: 5 km

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91. Schladming – Planai/Hochwurzen/Hauser Kaibling/Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

For beginners, there is an entry point in Rohrmoos on the Hochwurzen, where a moving carpet, two… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner46.4 km(38 %)
	Overall: 123 km

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91. Rifflsee

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There is a t-bar lift for beginners at the mountain station of the Rifflsee lift with two easy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6 km(23 %)
	Overall: 26 km

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91. Brandnertal – Brand/Bürserberg

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There are three practice lifts located at each of the feeder lifts in the ski resort. There is also a… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner23 km(48 %)
	Overall: 47.6 km

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91. Wurzeralm – Spital am Pyhrn

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners can use the Sunny Kids Park with its tow rope and covered people mover. The beginner area is… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10.5 km(47 %)
	Overall: 22.5 km

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91. Diedamskopf – Schoppernau

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners will find a very good practice area with snow-making equipment in the base area at the Ahorn… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner13 km(33 %)
	Overall: 40 km

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91. Dachstein West – Gosau/Russbach/Annaberg

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners can practice in Gosau, Gosau-Hintertal, Rußbach and Annaberg-Astauwinkel on the practice… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15 km(29 %)
	Overall: 51 km

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91. Rangger Köpfl – Oberperfuss

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Oberperfuss/Rangger Koepfl ski resort offers optimal conditions for beginners. Everyone rides up… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner7 km(54 %)
	Overall: 13 km

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91. Burglift – Stans

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Burg lift in Stans is very suitable for beginners. The slope is easy and perfect for learning the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0.5 km(100 %)
	Overall: 0.5 km

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91. Kristberg – Silbertal

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Kristberg pleasure ski resort is ideal for beginners. They can practice their first curves in… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner1.8 km(29 %)
	Overall: 6.3 km

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91. Galtür – Silvapark

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

A large and optimally designed beginner area with multiple people movers and a tow rope lift is… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6 km(14 %)
	Overall: 43 km

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91. Zauberberg Semmering

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

On the Zauberberg, beginners can ski on the easy Family run from the mountain down to the valley. … more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.5 km(46 %)
	Overall: 14 km

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91. Kellerjoch – Schwaz

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners can ski from the peak down to Grafenast on the Familien (family) run. There is also an easy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner9.5 km(68 %)
	Overall: 14 km

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91. Grossglockner Heiligenblut

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners will find a pommel lift (Hallenbad lift) for practicing in the village of Heiligenblut. Up… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(36 %)
	Overall: 55 km

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91. Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) – St. Ulrich am Pillersee/St. Jakob in Haus/Hochfilzen

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The valley areas at St. Jakob and Hochfilzen are well-suited for beginners. There is an easy family… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner8 km(38 %)
	Overall: 21.2 km

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91. Monte Popolo – Eben im Pongau

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners will get what they're looking for in the upper area of Monte Popolo. The slopes at the 6… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner4 km(67 %)
	Overall: 6 km

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91. Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners can practice their first curves in Riezlern in the large practice area at the base station… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner13 km(38 %)
	Overall: 34 km

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91. Flachauwinkl/Kleinarl (Shuttleberg)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The ski resort offers a good selection of easy slopes. A blue run leads from the highest point in the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner19 km(68 %)
	Overall: 28 km

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91. Neunerköpfle – Tannheim

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In Tannheim, the beginners start in the Ice Age beginners area with its people movers. The Ressebichl… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner2.5 km(29 %)
	Overall: 8.5 km

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91. Füssener Jöchle – Grän

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners can take their first steps at the "Märchenwiese" in the base area. This beginner area is… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner3 km(33 %)
	Overall: 9 km

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91. Hahnenkamm – Höfen/Reutte

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners will find ideal slopes at the Schollenwiesen lifts in the base area. There is an easy slope… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner2 km(12 %)
	Overall: 16.8 km

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91. Snow Space Salzburg – Flachau/Wagrain/St. Johann-Alpendorf

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The ski resort offers mainly intermediate slopes and therefore, some areas can only be partially… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner34 km(28 %)
	Overall: 120.1 km

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91. Schneeberglifte – Mitterland (Thiersee)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In Thiersee-Mitterland, beginners can ski throughout the complete lower area at the Hagerlift and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0.8 km(27 %)
	Overall: 3 km

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91. Rofan – Maurach

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There is an easy area near the Wasserboden lift at the mountain station of the Rofan cable car lift.… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner1 km(9 %)
	Overall: 11 km

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124. Hochstein – Lienz

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Beginners can find a practice area at the mountain station of the combined installation. The Taxermoos… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0.5 km(4 %)
	Overall: 12 km

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124. Nordkette – Innsbruck

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

There is an easy run at the Seegrube near the Frau Hitt Warte double chairlift. There is also a people… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0.5 km(4 %)
	Overall: 13.9 km

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124. Venet – Landeck/Zams/Fliess

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

At the base station in Zams, beginners can practice their first curves for free. more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0 km(0 %)
	Overall: 16 km

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124. Alfaierlift – Gschnitz

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

The ski lift is good for beginners who have already been on skis before. The first curves can be… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0.3 km(60 %)
	Overall: 0.5 km

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124. Heutal – Unken

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Beginners can begin skiing at the practice lift/tow rope in the valley (ask about opening times).… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6 km(55 %)
	Overall: 11 km

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124. Laterns – Gapfohl

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

The Gapfohl practice lift is located at the mountain station of the Gapfohl quad chairlift with a… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner8 km(30 %)
	Overall: 27 km

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124. Tirolina (Haltjochlift) – Hinterthiersee

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

There is a practice lift with a slope in the base area. An easy slope leads down from the mountain… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner2 km(50 %)
	Overall: 4 km

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