Holiday Type: On Piste
Ski Profile:
Resort: Zell am See
Flights: Included
Transfers: Coach 1.5 Hours
Accommodation: Sporthotel Alpin
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Holiday Type: On Piste
Ski Profile:
Resort: Zell am See
Flights: Included
Transfers: Coach 1.5 Hours
Accommodation: Sporthotel Alpin

On this Peak Experience holiday you’ll ski Zell Am See’s incredibly diverse terrain ideal for intermediate skiers, alongside spectacular views of Lake Zell from the surrounding horseshoe-shaped mountains.

What's Included

What’s included

  • Group flights & transfers
  • Half board for 7 nights (breakfast and dinner)
  • Single occupancy rooms
  • 6 days social skiing

What’s not included

  • Lunches
  • Ski Passes
  • Ski/boot hire

On Snow Experience

On this holiday you’ll spend six days social skiing with other members and will be split into groups of 8/9 based on your ski profile. On our social skiing holidays, your Ski Club Rep will ski with the groups as a member sharing their knowledge of the area, including the quietest pistes, best runs and tastiest lunch spots. This holiday is aimed at Silver and Purple on piste skiers. If you are unsure of your ski profile, please visit our Ski Profiles page or call the Freshtracks office for more information.

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Ski Club Reps

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Allen Swift

Having been a Freshtracks holiday regular, I took the plunge in 2013 and did the leaders course, what a fantastic 2 weeks. I have been on the Zell am See holiday with George a few times now. It is a great hotel & location, lots of fun. Courmayeur is another favourite of mine. I have been on numerous family holidays and a few Freshtacks holidays as well. When not on the slopes I work as a freelance sailing instructor based mainly in the Solent.

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Joseppe Jenkin

I have been lucky enough to have been skiing from a very early age, coming from good Austrian/Cornish stock; I spent my early winter years on the mountains surrounding Innsbruck learning and perfecting my falling with style technique. Since then I have had a couple of years racing, and qualified as an instructor, while serving in the army. Squeezed in 5 seasons working as an instructor/guide in Kitzbuhel , perfected the game of nails and acquired a taste for schnapps. My passion for skiing and the mountains has never diminished. As a Rep I look forward to sharing this passion and enthusiasm with others who feel the same...

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We are ATOL and ABTOT protected so you can book with confidence knowing your money is secure.

Our holidays are a great way to meet and ski with other members of a similar ability to you.

Have questions? Call now and talk to our friendly team of holiday experts on 020 8410 2022.

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Prices include

7 nights half board, 4* hotel, single occupancy room, return scheduled flights, coach transfers, 6 days social skiing

Prior to booking, please ensure you have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
Start date End date Ski Profile Peak Experience Availability Price Deposit
Start date 09-03-2025 End date arrow16-03-2025 Ski Profile Peak Experience Availability Sold out Price Deposit

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The Skiing in Zell am See-Kaprun is perfect for beginners and intermediates, with some terrain suitable for more advanced skiers.

From the fabulous views in Zell am See, the Maiskogel’s “locals’ hill”, the incredibly snowsure Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Kaprun and the vast network of intermediate cruising  in the Ski Circus at Saalbach Hinterglemm, there’s plenty of ski area to explore inside & outside of Zell am See-Kaprun too. It’s no wonder the Ski Club Freshtracks holiday to Zell sells out months in advance and our Ski Club Rep has so many returning Members each season!

Zell am See-Kaprun has a great reputation for its alpine charm with a modern skiing twist. Its location near the picturesque Lake Zell and the historic architecture make it an attractive base and a draw for non-skiers too. The dominating mountain of Schmittenhöhe overlooks the village and offers stunning views of the lake and towering glacial peaks surrounding the area.

If you’re visiting Zell am See-Kaprun this winter you’ll experience a significantly better connected ski area. The 3K-Konnection cable car which opened in December 2019 is 12 kilometres up the mountain from the centre of Kaprun to the summit of Kitzsteinhorn. On top of this the first section of the zellamseeXpress was completed in time for the 2019/20 season and allows skiers to reach the Schmittenhöhe for the first time from Saalbach Hinterglemm.

 

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  • Fast liftsFast lifts
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A unique and picturesque resort nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Zell am See should be on every traveller’s wish list.

Pros and cons

  • Varied, wooded slopes with beautiful views down to the lake
  • Impressive lift system with more to come
  • Pretty town and loads to do off the slopes
  • Snowsure glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn is included
  • Snow can suffer due to sun and low altitude, but snowmaking helps
  • Local slopes limited so need to travel to other areas
  • Few challenges for advanced/expert skiers
  • Can be morning queues for lifts

Sporthotel Alpin

At the end of each day, ski straight back to the Sporthotel Alpin 4*, conveniently located at the foot of the slopes and a three minute stroll to the resort centre. You’ll be on a half board basis for the duration of your stay, with dinner served at a local restaurant, Kraftwerk, just a short two minute walk from the hotel. The hotel was renovated in 2016, with all rooms now offering a balcony and seating area along with free wifi. The spa facilities include an indoor pool, two saunas and a steam room. This holiday is on a single occupancy basis. If you would prefer to share a room with someone you know, then please contact the Freshtracks office and we will make the relevant arrangements.

Sport Hotel Alpin

Gartenstrasse 11

5700 Zell am See, Austria

Tel: +43 6542 769

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Travel Information

This holiday includes both your flights and transfers. The flights are with British Airways departing from London Heathrow to Salzburg. Ski carriage is payable at the airport only and cannot be pre-booked.

9th – 16th Mar 2025 : LHR – SZG BA0682 1230-1530 // BA0683 1625 – 1735

Your Ski Club Rep will coordinate the coach transfer from Salzburg airport, so please look out for them in the main arrivals hall; they will be wearing their Ski Club jacket. The transfer will take roughly one and a half hours.

If these arrangements are not convenient, you can organise your own travel and may be eligible to receive a nominal discount from the holiday cost. Furthermore, if you can find alternative flights that coincide with our flight times, then you can meet the group at the airport and take our transfers to resort. Please do not book any alternative flights or travel until your holiday has been confirmed to run. Please contact the Freshtracks office on 020 8410 2022 in order to discuss this further.

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If you require ski hire, we recommend Treffpunkt Eurosport. Ski Club members can get a discount at this Ski Set shop when pre-booked online through the Ski Club website.

9th – 16th March 2025 : George Jenkin & Allen Swift

Lift passes can be purchased from the hotel upon arrival for the same price as in resort.

It is a condition of booking that you have valid and adequate snowsports insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure your policy provides cover for all the activities that you participate in during your holiday.

We offer a Ski Club Insurance policy which provides the cover we require for all bookings. This policy can be found here: Ski Club Travel Insurance – Ski Club Of Great Britain

If you decide to purchase insurance elsewhere, it is your responsibility to ensure that your policy provides cover as that of the Ski Club Insurance policy. The policy of insurance should provide cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed departure and legal expenses. The policy should also include cover against losses caused by the effects or consequences of Covid-19.

Due to the type of holidays that you will be booking with us, we also advise that your policy should include skiing off-piste without a guide. Please note, insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as booking in order for the package holiday or single service

cancellation cover to be effective. It is also advised to keep your insurance details with you while you are on your holiday. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.

Passport – Check your passport is in date and valid for travel by checking the entry requirements for your destination country – you can see these here: Foreign travel advice – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For most European destinations your passport should:

  • have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
  • have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area

Check your passport meets these requirements before you travel.

NB: Starting in 2025 (Date TBC) travel authorisation will be required to travel withing Europe – find out more here ETIAS (europa.eu)

When venturing off piste, it is compulsory to wear an avalanche transceiver. These can be provided by the Ski Club and should be worn by every person on every all mountain, off piste and touring holiday. Anyone joining these holidays will also be required to bring their own backpack, shovel and probe.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Group, in any of the resorts where the Ski Club is represented, agrees to do so under the following conditions:

  1. You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
  2. You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
  3. You must ensure that your equipment is in good working order before setting off for the day and that you are suitably clothed for the proposed itinerary and all possible weather conditions.
  4. You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
  5. You must ensure that you are properly equipped for that day. If you are skiing off piste you must have a shovel, probe and transceiver, and know how to use them. If you are using a Ski Club transceiver, it is your sole responsibility to know how to use it.
  6. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.

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Lovely Staff

Paul, June 3, 2024

Great location, comfortable rooms, good facilities and lovely staff!