Ski & Snowboard Holidays to Igls
Igls is a small resort that lies conveniently close to Innsbruck in the Austrian Alps. It lies on a plateau at an altitude of nine hundred metres and overlooks the Inn Valley. It is a beautiful spot and being so close to Innsbruck, it is a ideal choice for those with non-skiers in their party. The resort offers twenty kilometres of piste but with the appropriate lift pass, there are free connecting buses to almost three hundred kilometres of the Olympia Skiworld Area, including the Stubai Glacier. It is plain to see that all levels of ability have a good choice of slopes.
Cheap Igls Ski & Snowboard Holidays
Novices can find several nursery slopes close to the resort where, with the help of expert tuition, they will quickly gain in confidence and move to more exciting terrain. Intermediates have a wide choice. There is an exhilarating red run from the top of Patscherkofel, that peaks at two thousand two hundred metres. It gives a seven kilometre run back down to the village. The scenery on the way down is truly spectacular. Advanced skiers & boarders can test their skills on the olympic downhill run as well as further afield in the Olympia Skiworld. As always there is good off-piste skiing but be sure to do so with an experienced mountain guide. There are long cross country trails but you need to take a bus to reach them.
With the resort height at nine hundred metres and the highest lift at just under twenty-three hundred metres the resort is fairly snow sure throughout the season. The snow making facilities cover one hundred percent of the slopes. The season lasts from the second week in December until the end of March. The resort is also popular in summer with climbers, mountain bikers and hill walkers. Many regional airports have direct flights to Innsbruck. With a transfer time of less than thirty minutes, you can be on the slopes in next to no time. You can check on Cheekytrip to see if your local airport offers ski & snowboard holidays to Igls.
Cheap Igls ski & snowboard holidays are quickly snapped up, particularly by families as they offer great value for money. The variety of hotels, apartments and chalets cater for most budgets and whatever you choose, you'll be more than satisfied with the high standard of comfort and the generous hospitality and good service. Restaurants, provide a range of food from traditional fare to international cuisine that is sure to satisfy most tastes and pockets. While apres ski is fairly low key, those who wish can take the bus or a taxi to Innbruck where they'll find good entertainment. Innbruck is a lovely town where non-skiers can spend their days sightseeing, shopping and partaking of refreshments.
If you are skiing or boarding on a tight budget you'll be pleased with the Igls ski & board breaks that we can find for you on the Cheekytrip ski & snowboard price comparison site. With more than three dozen travel companies all competing for your booking, you can be sure you'll get the best possible deal. Simply enter your point of departure, your dates and destination and within a matter of seconds, we'll show you the ski & snowboard bargain holiday of the day. Since offers change daily, avoid delay and book now.
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