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Join us in St Anton for an off piste adventure like no other! Over the course of six days with expert instructors, you’ll explore all the incredible backcountry terrain the resort has to offer.
What's Included
What’s included
- Return group transfers
- Half board for 7 nights
- 6 days with mountain guides
- Transceiver if required
What’s not included
- Lunches
- Flights
- Ski Passes
- Ski/boot hire
- Backpack, shovel and probe (mandatory)
On Snow Experience
This trip includes six days with mountain guides. You’ll be split into groups of 6/7 based on your ski profile. When participating in an off piste holiday you should be prepared to do some ski touring at some point during the trip. Where possible the lift system will be used to access off piste terrain, however if you need to venture a bit further afield in order to access the best off piste conditions, then your guide may suggest ski touring. This will all be dependent upon conditions and the guides you have on your trip. It is essential that guests have the correct ski profile before booking their holiday, please see our ‘View dates and prices’ tab for specific holiday information.
Guides and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)
Simon Greaves
I took to skiing in my early twenties and absolutely fell in love with the sport. Since then I have been fortunate to ski all over the world from South America, India, Canada, Norway, Finland as well as the usual European destinations. I have been a ski club leader since 2010 and have led groups of all levels in all terrains. I love meeting the members ensuring that they get the best out of their time on snow and in resort.
In 2016 undertook my Level 1 and 2 BASI Ski instructor course and spent a full season in the 3 valleys, however I have to say that I have to listen to my ageing body more and more and the course definitely showed me that I am no longer 19 and my wild ambitions of being a full time ski instructor should be parked. I look forward to meeting you all and have a great season whatever you are up to!
Andy Thurner
After having worked for Ski School Arlberg and Ski School Zürs for 15 seasons I started my own company Arlberg Guides with a small team of friends.
Until now have been working as a freelance guide for about 20 seasons.
In total I have been guiding about 35 seasons at the Arlberg region and also as a heliskiing guide in Canada, New Zealand, Sochi and Kamchatka.
Skiing has always been a big passion of mine as I grew up at the Arlberg and it’s a pleasure to be guiding skiers from all over the world at our famous resort offering numerous wonderful off piste runs.
I have also written two guide books in English about the Arlberg region for ski touring and various off piste routes with pictured descriptions. Available to order in the UK at backcountry books.
Ben Shephard
I have been lucky enough to have started skiing when I was 4, when my Dad dragged me along the pistes. Since then I have spent as much time as I can in the mountains. I really enjoy playing around in the powder and meeting new people on the slopes. Austria is one of my favourite destinations, but I'm keen to try anywhere new. While the seasons stop me skiing, I enjoy spending time with my five year old son, as well as cycling, running, surfing and squash.
Find out more about this trip ...
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, twin share, return group coach transfers, 6 days with instructors/guides
Prior to booking, it is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
| Start date | End date | Ski Profile | Peak Experience | Availability | Price | Deposit | ||||||||
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| Start date | 11-01-2025 | End date |  18-01-2025 |
Ski Profile |
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Peak Experience | Availability | 4 spaces | Price | From: £2395 | Deposit | £300 | ||
| Start date | 22-03-2025 | End date | 29-03-2025 |
Ski Profile |
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Peak Experience | Availability | 7 spaces | Price | From: £2395 | Deposit | £300 |
Book with confidence - the Ski Club is ABTOT and ATOL protected
The local slopes around St Anton were previously more than enough to keep most skiers and snowboarders happy.
However, when four new gondolas were built in 2016/17 to link it to the rest of the Ski Arlberg area and the resorts of Lech and Zürs, the options multiplied. It is now part of Austria’s largest linked ski area, is located in one of the snowiest corners of the Alps and has something for everyone – what’s not to like? St Anton is a big resort town, spreading out along the valley. There are accommodation options for most budgets, but the closer you stay to the action and the Galzigbahn, the more expensive your room is likely to be. Après ski is a major attraction here and in the form of Mooserwirt and the Krazy Kangaruh, St Anton has two of the world’s most famous post-skiing bars.
Beginner
Fast lifts- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
Advanced- Aprés
- Snow
Value
With over 200km of deep snow runs and one of the most snowsure regions of France, St Anton is a fantastic choice for all types of skier.
Pros and cons
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Fantastic off piste terrain and huge network of ungroomed ski routes
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Vast linked area with Lech and Zürs thanks to the Flexenbahn
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One of the world’s top ski resorts for après ski
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Loads of accommodation to choose from
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Some pistes can get dangerously crowded
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Not ideal for beginners
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Lift system has improved but there are still some bottlenecks
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Snow quality can suffer from sun on the lower slopes
Hotel Nassereinhof
Located in the heart of the village, the 3* Hotel Nassereinhof is perfect for a stay in St Anton. This holiday is on a twin share basis. If you are a solo traveller, then you will be placed in a room with someone of the same gender. Single rooms may be available upon request. These are subject to our hotel room allowance. If you require a single room, please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Travel Information
This holiday includes return group transfers from Innsbruck Airport. The Ski Club Rep will meet you in the arrivals hall.
Please see below for the recommended flight times.
Recommended Flight Details
LGW 0825 – INN 1125 (BA2618) // INN 1645 – 1750 (BA2621)
LHR 1005 – INN 1305 (BA686) // INN 1410 – LHR 1520 (BA687)
MAN 0900 – INN 1215 (LS939) // INN 1315 – MAN 1435 (LS940)
The outbound transfer will leave Innsbruck at 1400. Please ensure your flight lands no later than 1300 in order for you to make the group transfer time.
The inbound transfer will arrive at Innsbruck airport at 1000. Please ensure your flight departs no earlier than 1300.
The group transfer will take approximately 1.5 hours.
Please do not book your flights until the trip has been confirmed by one of the team. If you have any other queries please call on of the team on 020 8410 2022.
Confirmation
Once the holiday has been confirmed, please send your flight details (flight numbers, arrival and departure time) to the Freshtracks Team via email to ku.oc.bulciks@sloh.
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What You Need to Know
If you require ski hire, we recommend the Sport Jennewein Ski. This is located at the base of the Nassereinbahn cable car. When in resort, your ski club rep can assist the group with hiring the correct equipment.
11th – 18th Jan 2025 : Simon Greaves
22nd – 19th March 2025 : Ben Shephard
11th – 18th Jan 2025 : Arlberg Guides
22nd – 19th March 2025 : Arlberg Guides
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:
- You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
- You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
- 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.
- You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
- 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.
- It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.
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