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Test report Ladurns-Gossensass
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Ladurns-Gossensass
Total result: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Test Ladurns-Gossensass
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Ladurns-Gossensass
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The Ladruns ski resort is considered to be one of the smaller ski resorts in South Tyrol.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
920 m (Valley 1130 m - Mountain 2050 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
3
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 1
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 1
The Ladurns ski resort offers slopes of all difficulty levels. Many of the runs in the upper portion lead down over open ski slopes. In the lower part, the runs lead through the forest.
Runs/slopes
Total 15 km
Easy
4.4 km
(29 %)Intermediate
9.4 km
(63 %)Difficult
1.2 km
(8 %)
Longest run
7 km
Run location
just above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
The Ladurns ski resort is accessed with the most modern ski lifts. You can reach all of the runs with detachable chair lifts with bubbles. The ski lifts feature the newest technology. Children love the magic carpets and children's lifts.
Number of ski lifts
3
Total capacity
4310 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
3.3 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
2
1
Additional
3
The ski resort is located on the Alpine Divide and is considered to be very snow reliable (natural snow). The low pressure weather systems from the South are held at the Brenner and release their snow here. This ensures an almost 100% natural snow reliability in Ladurns. They can also make snow on the runs if needed.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
100 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is practically always open.
Season 2009/2010
140 Days open
140 Days when valley run open
140 Days when valley run open
Season 2010/2011
135 Days open
135 Days when valley run open
135 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
They place a high value on maintained slopes in the Ladurns ski resort. The runs are prepared daily with modern snowcats.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
Ladurns is accessed via Gossensass and then into the Pflersch Valley. You can exit the expressway at Brenner or Sterzing. All parking lots are free of charge.
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Sterzing
- Bergbahn Ladurns (Gossensass), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 17 km · approx. 17 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Brenner
- Bergbahn Ladurns (Gossensass), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 13 km · approx. 15 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map of Ladurns shows all slopes and lifts in the Pflersch Valley. The cross-country trails from Ladurns to neighbouring St. Anton are also shown. The restaurants, toboggan run and hiking paths are indicated as well. The altitude indications in the panorama would be helpful.
The trail map of Ladurns shows all slopes and lifts in the Pflersch Valley. The cross-country trails from Ladurns to neighbouring St. Anton are also shown. The restaurants, toboggan run and hiking paths are indicated as well. The altitude indications in the panorama would be helpful.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
There are trail maps available at the mountain and valley stations. The slopes themselves do not feature many sign-postings.
There are trail maps available at the mountain and valley stations. The slopes themselves do not feature many sign-postings.
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Good connections via public transportation support environmental protection. They also practice gentle tourism in Ladurns.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- Train connection
You can travel by train to Gossensass or to Brenner. From there, a ski bus will take you to the ski resort. - Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
The personnel is friendly, but could show a bit more initiative at the lifts.
Rustic huts along the slopes invite you to relax a while. You can enjoy traditional South Tyrolean cuisine and Italian appetizers.
5 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Mountain hut tip
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Pfeiffer Huisele
At the middle station
Godd cooking and Après-Ski are emphasized at the Pfeiffer Huisele
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Ladurnerhütte
At the middle station
Cozy hut with South Tyrolean specialties. The specialties of the house are homemade blueberry schnapps and fresh apple strudel.
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Après-Ski can be celebrated in the valley at Hotel Bergkristall and at Speedy´s Stodl on the valley run. In the ski resort, you can also experience Après-Ski at the middle station in the Pfeiffer Huisele before the beginning of the valley run.
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Get out of bed, on your skis and on the slopes. The following accommodations offer direct access to the slopes: Edelweisshuette, Ladurnerhuette, Hotel Bergkristall, Hotel Alpin, Residence Ladurns, Residence Reissenschuh, Hotel Argentum, Hotel Gudrun, Hotel Schuster, Appartements Staudacher, Pension Knappenhof and the Pichlhof.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are some accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Gossensass
Distance to ski resort 3-5 km
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
The Ladurns ski resort is family and child friendly. Not only the slopes for all skiing levels, but also the attractive offerings will impress the young and old.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Playground / park
- Mascot (Fichti)
Special tips for children
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Fichti´s Children's Area
Children's area at the valley station with magic carpet and funny characters for the little ones.
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Ladurns Toboggan Run
The 6.5 km long toboggan run is very popular with families. It is accessed comfortably with the chair lift and starting at the middle station, you can toboggan down to the valley. All of the slope crossings are through tunnels.
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Beginners are looked after well by the ski school. There are easy runs up on the mountain. The valley run is not suited for beginners. The practice area (Skiwiese Innerpflersch) and the practice slope at the valley station are very well-suited for beginners.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Separate lift ticket for beginners / point ticket
Ski schools on-site
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There are difficult runs and deep snow areas in the upper part of the ski resort. The Patrick Staudacher run that leads down to the valley is very interesting for advanced skiers - 920 m altitude difference in one run.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- few freeride/ deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 15 km
Difficult
1.2 km
(8 %)Most difficult run
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Ladurns IV · Length 1 km · Altitude difference 300 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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Information for Snowboarders
- no cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- few freeride/ deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Dynamite Park
The new Dynamite Park is approx. 2000m² large and offers advanced skiers/riders and beginners a huge fun factor! The Fronzide Crew maintains the park daily.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Boardercross
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 14 km
The trails begin directly at the ski resort and lead into the idyllic and romantic valley.
Trail tip(s)
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Erl-Rund trail in St. Anton / Pflersch
Length: 5.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1130 m - 1250 m
Difficulty level: difficult
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
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Silbertal trail
Length: 9.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1130 m - 1150 m
Difficulty level: easy, intermediate
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
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Conclusion
Wide runs, family and child friendly, modern ski lifts
Toll on the Autobahn (expressway)
Test Report issued on 2012-01-11
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