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This holiday is an opportunity to experience one of Austria’s best kept secrets – the phrase ‘Small resort, big terrain’ has never been more relevant. Tour an unexplored corner of Austria, escaping the crowds of nearby resorts.
What's Included
What’s included
- Group flights and transfers
- 7 nights half board
- Single occupancy rooms
- 6 days with mountain guides
- Transceiver if required
What’s not included
- Lunches
- Lift pass
- Ski/boot hire
- Backpack, shovel & probe (if required)
On Snow Experience
On this holiday you’ll be spending 6 days skiing with local mountain guides, who’ll showcase the best of the area. Each morning you’ll use the lifts as a launchpad to access fantastic terrain high above the village of Heiligenblut, in the shadow of Austria’s highest peak, the Grossglockner. You’ll be in the capable hands of IFMGA qualified mountain guide Matthias Lackner, who will show you the way and ensure you find the best terrain available each day, whatever the conditions. You’ll use lifts to gain height then will set out on day tours most days – unless you hit a full week of powder. This trip is aimed at Advanced (Purple) and Expert (Gold) off piste skiers and touring enthusiasts.
Guides and Ski Club Rep
Matthias Lackner
Matthias has been a passionate mountain and ski guide since 2017.Having grown up in the mountains around the Großglockner, he is out and about in the Alps all year round and enjoys the varied work in alpine terrain. "Living and passing on the fascination of mountaineering" is his motto, so he is looking forward to tours together with you!
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Holiday FAQs
Everything you need to know about Freshtracks holidays.
What is a Freshtracks holiday?
Freshtracks holidays are group ski trips organised by the Ski Club of Great Britain for solo travellers, couples, and friends who want to ski with like-minded people. We offer social skiing, instructional, off piste, and touring holidays. On all holidays, a dedicated Freshtracks Rep will be on hand to make sure the holiday runs smoothly.
Find out more here – Holidays – Ski Club Of Great Britain.
Are single rooms available?
Single room availability will be shown in the "View Dates & Prices" tab on each holiday page, located under the holiday name. If single rooms are available, this will be clearly stated there. If no single room option is listed, unfortunately this means they have already sold out.
Sometimes we can request additional single rooms from the hotel. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
When will I receive my final holiday itinerary and information?
This information is usually sent out 7-10 days before departure. It will include your final itinerary, Freshtracks Rep contact details, and any important information relating to your transfers, flights, and accommodation, depending on what is included in your specific package.
I am unsure of my ski profile. How do I know what profile I am?
Freshtracks holidays use a ski profiling system to ensure you’re skiing alongside members of a similar ability, creating well-matched groups and a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
We recommend reviewing our Ski Profile page and selecting the profile you feel best represents your current skiing. The profiles are there to help us place you on the right holiday, so please choose honestly to ensure you get the most out of your time on the slopes.
If you’ve been on a Freshtracks holiday before, your Rep will give you an official grading at the end of the week. This will be recorded on our system and available to view in your Ski Locker.
Do I need to be an expert skier to join a Freshtracks trip?
No. Freshtracks holidays cater to a wide range of skiing abilities, from early intermediates to advanced skiers. Each trip includes detailed information about the recommended ski level so you can choose the right holiday for your ability.
I'm a solo traveller. Would I be suitable for a Freshtracks holiday?
Absolutely. The majority of Freshtracks guests travel solo – in fact, 85% of our guests last winter were solo travellers.
Our holidays are specifically designed to help you meet other passionate skiers and feel part of the group from the start. Group dining, organised skiing and fun social activities all help to create a friendly, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, making Freshtracks an ideal choice for anybody travelling alone.
Are lift passes and ski rental included in the holidays?
Ski rental is not included on Freshtracks holidays and is arranged separately. That said, Ski Club of Great Britain members enjoy access to a number of ski hire discounts, which can be found on our Discounts page.
Ski Club of GB Rental Discounts
Please note that inclusions differ by holiday when it comes to lift passes, so it’s important to check the Essential Info tab beneath the holiday title, as well as the "What’s Included" and "What’s Not Included" sections at the top of the holiday overview page.
I have a group flight included. How do I check in?
For Freshtracks holidays that include group flights, it is not possible to check in online beforehand. You simply need to turn up to a manned check-in desk with your passport on the day, where you will be checked in and issued with a physical boarding pass.
Make sure you read the full travel information in the Travel tab and, once you have booked, keep an eye out for your final information document. This will provide further details on your baggage allowance.
If flights are included, can I bring a ski bag?
Ski carriage cannot be pre-booked and is payable at the airport.
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, 3* hotel, single occupancy rooms, return group transfers, 6 days with mountain guides
Prior to booking it is essential you have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
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Lift network
Season
Features
The picturesque village is set among beautiful surroundings at the foot of the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain.
Situated to the west of Badgastein, the slopes in Heiligenblut are quiet and are mainly blues and reds in two areas. The 12 lifts include three gondolas and serve 55km of groomed runs, though the extensive freeride terrain is the real draw. Due to the altitude, the resort’s six freeride arenas offer great snow for much of the season and the lack of crowds mean the slopes stay untracked for longer.
Beginner
Fast lifts- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
Advanced- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fantastic lift-served off piste and touring opportunities
- Surprisingly varied local slopes
- Hidden gem that is often very quiet
Cons
- Limited terrain for beginners
- Quiet town with limited nightlife
- High altitude terrain can be challenging in bad weather
Panoramahotel Lärchenhof
Your home for the week will be the Panoramahotel Lärchenhof, a ski-in ski-out hotel offering single room accommodation throughout, as well as a sauna, steam bath, and infrared cabin to help you unwind after each day on the mountain. With panoramic views of the Grossglockner and the Hohe Tauern Mountains, the Lärchenhof is just 100m from the centre of Heiligenblut and 150m from the Grossglockner Bergbahnen Cable Car, making it a fantastic base for a memorable week of touring adventures.
This holiday is on a single occupancy basis.
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Panoramahotel Lärchenhof
Hof 70
9844 Hof
Austria
+43 4824 2262
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Travel Information
Recommended flights and group transfers TBC
Your Rep will coordinate the transfer when you arrive at Salzburg Airport. Please meet them in the main arrivals hall (they will be wearing their Ski Club jacket).
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.
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 [email protected].
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What You Need to Know
Ski Hire/Equipment
If you require ski hire, we recommend Intersport Grossglockner. This is located a 10-minute walk from your hotel. Ski Hire can either be pre-booked online, or you can organise this in resort with the help of your Ski Club Rep.
Reps
16 – 23 Jan 2027 : TBC
Instructors/Guides
16 – 23 Jan 2027 : Matthias Lackner
Insurance
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.
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.
Travel
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: Beginning in October 2025, how you pass through EU border controls will change. Find out more information about EES and ETIAS here.
Off Piste Safety
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 of skiing with the Club.
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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Early Intermediate (Blue) 
Intermediate (Red) 
Advanced Intermediate (Silver) 
Advanced (Purple) 
Expert (Gold) 
Aspirer (Red) 
Intermediate (Silver)