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Join us for a week of social skiing in Bad Hofgastein, one of our top Freshtracks resorts. Enjoy six days on the slopes with a dedicated Ski Club Rep and fellow members before unwinding in your own single occupancy room.
What's Included
What’s included
- Return group flights and transfers
- Half board for 7 nights
- 6 days social skiing
- Single occupancy rooms
What’s not included
- Lunches
- Lift pass
- 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. If you’re unsure of your ski profile, please visit our ‘Ski Profiles’ page. On our social skiing holidays, your Ski Club Rep will ski with the groups as a member sharing their knowledge of the area from the quietest pistes, best runs and tastiest lunch spots.
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HOLIDAY FAQ
Single rooms availability will be shown in the “View Dates & Prices” tab on each holiday page. 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 more single rooms from the hotel, please contact for more information.*
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
This information is usually sent out one week 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.
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 the Ski Profile page below and selecting the profile you feel best represents your current skiing. The profiles are there to help us place you on the right holiday for you, so please choose honestly to ensure you get the most out of your time on the slopes.
If you’ve been on one Freshtracks holiday, 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.
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.
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 be a way to 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.
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, 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.
For Freshtracks Holidays that include group flights, it is not possible to check in online beforehand. You simply just turn up to a manned check in desk with your passport on the day, and you will be checked in there. They will issue you with a physical ticket.
Make sure you read full details of travel information in the travel tab, and once you have booked, keep an eye out for your final information document. This will provide further information on baggage allowance.
This varies depending on the airline, so please refer to the baggage information provided in the travel tab of your holiday page.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the Freshtracks team on +44 (0)20 8410 2022 or email us on .
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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 and transfers, 6 days social skiing
Prior to booking, it is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
We are busy putting together our incredible range of Freshtracks holidays for the 2025/26 season, ready to go on sale in mid-July 2025. Please check back them, and don't forget to request your 2025/26 Freshtracks brochure!
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Hotel Palace
You will be staying in the 4* Hotel Palace hotel, offering an incredible range of spa facilities. This includes an indoor pool with amazing views, a herbal sauna, steam baths and more. After dinner you can relax by the open fire in the stylish bar, with astounding views of the surroundings. Breakfast and dinners are served on a buffet basis, with a huge range of international options to keep you fuelled. This holiday is on a single occupancy basis. You will therefore be placed in a room on your own for the duration of the trip. 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.
Johannesbad Palace
Alexander-Moser-Allee 13
5630 Bad Hofgastein, Austria
+43 6432 67150
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Travel Information
This holiday includes flights and transfers. Weeks 1 & 3 depart from London Gatwick and Week 2 will depart from London Heathrow. Pleases see the details below:
TBC for winter 26/27
Your 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 1-1.5 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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What You Need to Know
If you need to hire equipment, we recommend the Intersport Fleis Bad Hofgastein. This is located 10 minutes from the hotel, and next to the main ski lift. They also offer a range of in resort discounts.
We recommend purchasing your lift passes ahead of time through the Ski Amade Website.
Guests will receive a discount when booking online ahead of departure, and the earlier the lift pass is booked, the lower the price. Once in resort, these can be collected from the lift pass office.
10 – 17 Jan 2027 : TBC for winter 26/27
06 – 13 Feb 2027 : TBC for winter 26/27
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: Beginning in October 2025, how you pass through EU border controls will change. Find out more information about EES and ETIAS here.
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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The picturesque spa town has long attracted holidaymakers looking for that combination of great skiing and an array of off slope activities.
Beginner- Fast lifts
- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Beginner
Fast lifts
AdvancedDiscover the ultimate alpine escape in Bad Hofgastein, where pristine slopes, luxurious spas, and charming Austrian hospitality combine for an unforgettable winter adventure.
Pros and cons
- Sunny setting and attractive long runs
- Good links to other ski areas in the Gastein Valley
- Fantastic resort activities – particularly the spas
- Lacks a degree of ski resort ambience
- Lower slopes can suffer at the end of the season
- Limited challenging slopes for more advanced skiers
Reviews for this holiday(1)
Overall rating
Brilliant Organisation!
Joseph, January 16, 2025
Fantastic trip, organized brilliantly with great people on the ground looking after us!
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