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Prägraten - secret tip in southern Austria!
The breathtaking mountain landscape of the resort Prägraten, which lies at the foot of Großvenediger at 1,312 m, is hard to surpass. Here it's entirely possible that the highlight of the week is time spent in nature and the mountains, such as on a ski tour. The close proximity to Italy can definitely be felt (and tasted!) in the culinary department. Numerous lodges and restaurants serve as cosy retreats and are very appealing with their regional specialities. Guests are offered much more in addition to classic winter sports: an ice skating rink, two toboggan runs and great cross-country trails provide the necessary variety. Enjoy rest and relaxation by choosing from various pools, massages and treatments. The close proximity to Tyrol's second-largest city, Lienz, offers great shopping and numerous sights for a change of pace.
SkiWith the lift pass „SkiHit”, you can use 358 kilometres of piste in the eight ski areas Großglockner Resort, Brunnalm/Defereggental, Sillian/Hochpustertal, Kartitsch, Lienz, Obertilliach, Mölltaler Glacier as well as Ankogel (see ski region).
In Prägraten, you can find on the outskirts the "Bichl" chairlift, as well as 3 km of beginner pistes, which are ideal for the first turns in the snow.
The approx. 15 km distance of Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei (933 - 2,422 m), with its 37 km of pistes and 17 lifts, makes for biggest ski region in east Tyrol. The former 110 km of pistes head through the new direction of the piste lengths due to the drop line shrinking, but naturally, nothing on the pistes themselves was changed. Countless diverse runs for beginners and ambitious skiers invite you to let loose.
The gondola Goldried starts at Matrei and runs directly to the piste and the 6 person chairlift, Cimaross, takes you up to 2,621 m. Located at the mountain station is a children’s ski park with nursery conveyor belt and igloo. Snowboarders can go wild in the fun park, with slides and jumps!
Mother Nature along with a bit of help (snow cannons) make this ski area one of the most snow sure in the Alps. Those who have enough stamina should undoubtedly test the 11 km long valley run “Goldried” into Matrei. Pros will find challenging, black runs at Cimaross towards Matrei, as well as on the Blauspitze to Kals.
Après-ski in Virgen Valley is rather cosy. The day is rounded off sociably here in a bar or pub. Definitely worthwhile is a visit to the après-ski bar in Hotel Goldried or in "Fun" and "Tom's Pub", which are both located in Matrei near the chair lift 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. The necessary sustenance after a long day's skiing can be found in countless huts and guesthouses, which entice you with regional specialities such as bacon or spinach dumplings.
Later in the evening, the BB Bar is the main attraction for revellers, with trendy music and mix-your-own cocktails. Lienz, which can be reached in less than an hour by car, offers some evening treats.
The cross-country selection in Virgen Valley can certainly show its face: Prägraten boasts over 25 km of tracks, Kals am Großglockner also has 30 km and Virgen offers another 21 km. A unique mountain and glacier landscape dominates the panorama, above all Großglockner (3,798 m) and Großvenediger (3,657 m). Cross-country skiing in front of such an imposing backdrop can only be enjoyed in Virgen Valley!
An especially comfortable entry into the exceptionally sunny tracks is found at Matrei. At the Matrei Tauernhaus at 1,500 m is one of the three most snow-sure high-altitude tracks, requiring good physical condition at approx. 11 km length. The high-altitude track through Maurer Valley near Prägraten is 9 km long, but also manageable for less experienced skiers. If you can make it that far in Virgen Valley, you can also enjoy an extra-special natural experience.
Particularly lovely for experienced cross-country skiers is the circuit on the high plateau from Kals am Großglockner to Großdorf to Taurer. Endurance is required on the skating track in Prägraten am Großvenediger. Cross-country fun under a starry sky can also be enjoyed on the 1.5 km long floodlit piste, also near Prägraten.
The cross-country trail network in Kals is labelled with a quality seal.
| Skiing region |
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| Highest point ski area | 2.422 m |
| Lowest point ski area | 933m |
| Village height | 1.312m |
| Number of lifts | 13 |
| Number of drag lifts | 5 |
| Number of chair lifts | 5 |
| Number of cable cars | 3 |
| Total pistes | 37 km |
| Green/blue pistes | 8 km |
| Red pistes | 23 km |
| Black pistes | 37 km |
Pragraten | The breathtaking mountain landscape of the resort Prägraten, which lies at the foot of Großvenediger at 1,312 m, is hard to surpass. Here it's entirely possible that the highlight of the week is time spent in nature and the mountains, such as on a ski
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