Sportgastein ski area
Gastein ski region
High alpine, sporty and impressive: the Sportgastein ski area is the perfect place for anyone who wants to experience skiing in its most original form. At up to 2,650 meters above sea level, you can expect wide slopes, impressive mountain scenery and ideal conditions for sporty descents. Freeriders and powder snow fans especially appreciate this high-altitude area in the Gastein holiday region.
Skiing & snowboarding in the Sportgastein ski area
At an altitude of 1,590 to 2,650 meters, Sportgastein is the highest ski area in Ski amadé. Its high-alpine location ensures excellent snow conditions and a long season – often well into spring.
Wide, clearly laid-out slopes offer plenty of space for dynamic turns and athletic skiing. At the same time, you can enjoy an impressive panorama of the surrounding mountain landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Anyone skiing here experiences the sport in a particularly pristine alpine setting.
Advantages & highlights in the ski area
- Highest ski area in Ski amadé up to 2,650 meters
- Very snow-sure thanks to its high-alpine location
- Plenty of space on the slopes for long, athletic turns
- Expansive freeride terrain for sporty skiers
- Three marked ski routes: Golden Powder, Golden Rush, Golden Ride
- Impressive panorama in Hohe Tauern National Park
Freeride in the Sportgastein ski area
Sportgastein is where sporty skiers feel at home. When snow conditions are right, the area around the slopes opens up expansive freeride opportunities with powder snow, deep snow and spring snow.
The three marked ski routes are especially popular:
- Golden Powder
- Golden Rush
- Golden Ride
These routes lead down around 1,000 vertical meters from the summit area to the valley floor of Sportgastein and offer an intense off-piste experience. Wide slopes, natural terrain features and long descents make the area a special setting for ambitious skiers.
Please always pay attention to the current avalanche information as well as warning signs and barriers in the terrain.
Freeride Info Base & safety check
Right next to the mountain station, you’ll find a Freeride Checkpoint. The following facilities are available here:
- Freeride Info Base with up-to-date safety information
- PIEPS avalanche transceiver checkpoint for equipment checks
- Information on the current avalanche warning level
This gives you the ideal preparation for your freeride descent.
Off-piste training in Sportgastein
If you want to improve your skills in open terrain, Sportgastein offers ideal training opportunities.
In the immediate vicinity of the valley station of the Goldbergbahn, there is a large avalanche search field. Here you can practise using avalanche transceivers in realistic conditions and train important steps for an emergency.
Guided off-piste tours are offered as part of special events, such as the X-Perience Day, as well as on request with local freeride guides.
Contact & Arrival
to Sportgastein
5630 Bad Hofgastein