Ski Trip Saalbach
March 2006
Saalbach and its close
neighbour, Hinterglemm, have united in the picturesque Glemmtal Valley
to form one of Europe's liveliest ski resorts, which is particularly
popular with Dutch, German and Scandinavian visitors. The valley sides
offer numerous ski slopes, but its low altitude means that snow conditions
can deteriorate quickly. Nevertheless the resort has excellent snowmaking
equipment, which ensures good coverage in the sunshine. There are
more than 125 miles (200km) of ski trails linked by lifts, mainly
suited to intermediate level skiers. There is, however, a two-mile
long (3km) expert mogul descent on the north facing Zwolferkogel,
and more than 60 miles (97km) of off-piste terrain. The pretty Tyrolean
style villages are fairly new, but the ambience is traditional with
chalets and sleigh bells adding to the charm