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Matrei - insider's tip in southern Austria!



Matrei (975 m) is the main resort in the region of South Hohe Tauern and is located between the sunny Isel and Virgen Valleys. As it is East Tyrol’s most significant ski area, Matrei is a real insiders’ tip. Over 150 mountains loom over three thousand metres, including Großglockner (3,798 m) and Großvenediger (3,674 m,), which are the highest peaks in the country. Typical for this resort is “gemütlichkeit” and village idyll. The residents here uphold their old customs, but are open to the Zeitgeist. Matrei is the perfect starting point for various tours in the wintry ski areas of Virgen Valley – with an 8 person gondola, you are transported from the edge of the resort up to an altitude of 2,190 m! Whether skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, tobogganing or winter hiking, anything is possible here. Alongside the wide range of sports activities available, there are many shops, as well as an extremely interesting cultural offering to keep you occupied. Even on the culinary front, Matrei won’t disappoint with its many specialities.

Ski
The “SkiHit” lift pass gains you access to eight ski area in East Tyrol with a total of 186 km of piste incl. ski routes in the 8 regions of Großglockner Resort, Brunnalm/Defereggental, Sillian/Hochpustertal, Kartitsch, Lienz, Obertilliach, Mölltal Glacier, as well as Ankogel (see ski region). Through the connection of Matrei's and Kals' ski areas, the Großglockner Resort (933 - 2,422 m) was created and with 41 km of piste (incl. ski routes) and 14 lifts is East Tyrol’s largest ski area. The originally 110 km of pistes have shrunk because of the recalculation of pistes according to the fall line. The pistes itself did, of course, not change.

Countless diverse runs are ideal for beginners and those more ambitious skiers, offering unlimited and snow sure fun. The Goldried gondola starts at Matrei and leads to the ski area, moreover the 6-person Cimaross lift transports winter sports fans up to an altitude of 2,426 m.

A children's ski park is located directly at the mountain station, which has a magic carpet and a cosy warm hut. Snowboarders will just love the two snow parks with slides and jumps. Natural snow and efficient snow machines make the ski area one of the most snow sure in the Alps.

Those who have a lot of energy should not miss the 7 km long run "Cimaross-Tal" to Matrei, with an altitude difference of 1,450 m. Pros will find challenging, black pistes at the Cimaross down to Matrei and the Blauspitz near Kals. The "Bichl" tow lifts and the 3 km beginners pistes that are ideal for the first moves in the snow are located in Prägraten.

Après-ski in Matrei is rather cosy. The day is rounded off sociably here in a bar or pub. Definitely worthwhile, is a visit to the apres-ski bar in Hotel Goldried or “Fun” in “Tom's Pub”, which are both located in Matrei near the Goldried gondola's valley station.

A toboggan party on one of the Virgen Valley's toboggan runs is lots of fun after skiing. Nature lovers should not miss a guided snow shoe hike with the Hohe Tauern National Park's keepers.

After a long day on the piste, you can recharge your batteries in one of the many lodges and traditional pubs, where you will be served regional specialities, such as bacon or spinach Knödel (dumplings). Later in the evening, the BB-Bar is the main attraction for revellers, with trendy music and mix your own cocktails.

Lienz, which is only a 30 min. drive by car, has a lot in store for party goers. Furthermore, regular large sporting events, such as the "Dolomitensprint" or the women's Ski World Cup race, take place here: a super highlight for sports fans.

The great opportunities for cross-country skiing in the Virgen Valley is nothing to hide: Prägraten has 26 km of trails and Kals at the Großglockner 22 km of trails, Virgen has a further 13 km, with some skating trails. The unique mountain and glacier landscape dominates the panorama of this area, above all tower the Großglockner (3,798 m) and the Großvenediger (3,666 m). Cross-country skiing in front of such an impressive view can only be enjoyed in the Virgen Valley!

From Matrei you can access the sunny trails especially easily. At the Matrei Tauernhaus one of the most snow sure high altitude tracks can be found at 1,500 m altitude that demands the skiers to be in good shape. Overall, Matrei offers 7 km of piste, dispersed on 4 trails. The high altitude track through the Mauer Valley at Prägraten is 7 km long, but also suitable for the less experienced.

Those who make it up so high from the Virgen Valley, will experience a wonderful nature experience. Connoiseurs will recommend the round track on the high plateau of Kals at the Großgockner to Großdorf zum Taurer, which is known to be very beautiful.

Fitness however is required for the skating trails in Prägraten at the Großvenediger. Cross-country fun under the stars can be enjoyed on the 3,3 km flood-lit piste at Prägraten.

The Kals cross-country trail network was awarded with a seal of quality.

Skiing region
Highest point ski area2.426 m
Lowest point ski area933m
Village height975m
Number of lifts14
Number of drag lifts7
Number of chair lifts5
Number of cable cars2
Total pistes37 km
Green/blue pistes8,5 km
Red pistes22,5 km
Black pistes37 km


Matrei In Ost Tirol | Matrei (975 m) is the main resort in the region of South Hohe Tauern and is located between the sunny Isel and Virgen Valleys. As it is East Tyrol’s most significant ski area, Matrei is a real insiders’ tip

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