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Test report St. Anton am Arlberg-St. Christoph-Stuben
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort St. Anton am Arlberg-St. Christoph-Stuben
Total result: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Test St. Anton am Arlberg-St. Christoph-Stuben
The review St. Anton am Arlberg-St. Christoph-Stuben was created by Skiresort.info, the world’s largest test portal for ski resorts.
Test result: 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Further evaluation criteria
Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort St. Anton am Arlberg-St. Christoph-Stuben
Top evaluation criteria
These evaluations count double in the total result.
There is a wide variety of possibilities offered in Gampen, Kapall, Galzig, Vallugagrat, Schindler Spitze and Rendl as well as in Stuben am Albonagrat. The Lech-Zuers ski resort, which is included in the ski pass is quickly accessible with the ski bus. The complete Ski Arlberg resort has a total of 280 km of slopes.
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
100 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
1507 m (Valley 1304 m - Mountain 2811 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
38
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 7 ← 6
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 7 ← 6
The St. Anton-St. Christoph-Stuben ski resort offers a good mixture of slopes from all levels of difficulty, many ski routes and plenty of freeriding space.
Runs/slopes
Total 116 km
Easy
49 km
(42 %)Intermediate
54 km
(47 %)Difficult
13 km
(11 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
100 km
St. Anton is especially well-liked by ski enthusiasts due to its many ski routes (for example, the famous Schindelerkar Route).
Longest run
10 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Speed measurement course offered
- Public race course with time measurement
The most modern lifts and gondolas are available for guests. The highlight is the Galzig lift funitel with the big wheel at the entrance.
Number of ski lifts
38
Total capacity
58010 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
37.4 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
2
3
17
15
1
Additional
14
The whole of Arlberg is known for its snow reliability. An average snowfall of 7 m per winter nearly always ensures the best conditions and there is also additional support from snow cannons.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
226 Snow canons
70 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is open most of the time.
Season 2008/2009
152 Days open
152 Days when valley run open
152 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
145 Days open
145 Days when valley run open
145 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
Arlberg is well-known for its slope preparation. Every morning, before the winter sport fans arrive, the slopes are prepared once more.
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.
Further evaluation criteria
The St. Anton am Arlberg-St. Christoph-Stuben ski resort is quickly accessible from the Arlberg highway (Bludenz-Landeck), which is almost like an autobahn. Day guests pay € 7 to park in the village of St. Anton. Multi-day guests park directly at their hotel. Free parking places are available in St. Christoph, in Stuben at the Albona lift and Alpe Rauz.
Access via Arlberg-Schnellstraße, Ausfahrt Sankt Anton am Arlberg
- Nassereinbahn (Sankt Anton am Arlberg), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 4 km · approx. 5 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, for a fee
- St. Christophbahn (St. Christoph am Arlberg), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 11 km · approx. 12 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via Arlberg-Schnellstraße, Ausfahrt Langen am Arlberg
- Albonabahn 1 (Stuben am Arlberg), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 4 km · approx. 4 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Rauzlift (Valfagehrbahn) (Stuben am Arlberg), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 6 km · approx. 6 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- St. Christophbahn (St. Christoph am Arlberg), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 9 km · approx. 8 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Winter Closure
The section from Lech to Warth is closed in the winter!
The section from Lech to Warth is closed in the winter!
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Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map is generally very clear. Certain points could be added such as which chair lifts have covers and where some huts and the snow park are located.
The trail map is generally very clear. Certain points could be added such as which chair lifts have covers and where some huts and the snow park are located.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
Information boards and sign-postings are ideally distributed and throughout the entire ski area and are very comprehensive. Cross-overs are well- marked with warning signs. Info teams in the ski resort are happy to help answer any questions.
Information boards and sign-postings are ideally distributed and throughout the entire ski area and are very comprehensive. Cross-overs are well- marked with warning signs. Info teams in the ski resort are happy to help answer any questions.
There are many flora and fauna conservation areas. The access to the resort by public transportation is very good.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- Train connection
The St. Anton am Arlberg train station is a five minute walk from the Galzig lift and the Rendl lift. - Comprehensive ski bus network
- Scheduled busses
- It is recommended that guests leave their car outside of the town and use the public transportation
The employees are friendly, but could show even more helpfulness during lift entry.
The ski resort provides very nice places to stop for breaks and even a gourmet restaurant at 2085m (Verwallstube).
14 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Verwallstube
At the mountain station of the Galzigbahn
Gourmet restaurant at 2085m: In the Verwallstube, you can let yourself be spoiled to the highest level. The 2 Hauben restaurant situated at the highest altitude in Europe, offers culinary delights and when the weather is nice, you can enjoy the heavenly view from the wooden balcony.
Mountain hut tip
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Hospiz-Alm
In St. Christoph (1800m)
The Hospiz Alm in St. Christoph am Arlberg is the perfect symbiosis of high quality dining culture and alpine lifestyle. Behind the facade of a traditional ski hut, a true gourmet temple is to be found.
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Rendl Restaurant
At the mountain station of the Rendl lift
The self-catering restaurant with classical lunch menus and asian wok dishes welcomes guests with its very inviting interior design.
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Rodel Alm
On the run to Nasserein
A place to take a break with your skis! Relax and enjoy the sun on the beautiful terrace or experience a super sledging evening with an exciting run over the lit sledging run.
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As far as après ski goes, St. Anton is known well beyond its borders. A super atmosphere can be found here daily. The legendary Mooserwirt and many other après ski huts are located on the valley run Zimmermoos-St. Anton. When you arrive in the valley, there are additional après ski possibilities and if you desire, you can continue to party into the night in St. Anton.
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Mooser Wirt
on the valley run from Zimmermoos to St. Anton
Self-described as "probably the worst ski hut in Arlberg", but is for many the top spot for après ski in St. Anton. Consistently a super atmosphere and usually ram packed both inside and outside.
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Krazy Kanguruh
on the valley run from Zimmermoos to St. Anton
Many are absolute fan of après ski at the Krazy Kanguruh
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Griabli
an the valley run from Zimmermoos to St. Anton, across from Mooserwirt
If the craziness in Mooserwirt gets to be too much for you, you will be comfortable at Griabli. Often live music.
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Underground
At the valley station, near the Galzig lift
Often live music and and English flair with super atmosphere.
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Eisbar Base Camp
At the valley station, near the Gampel lift
The Basecamp of the Hotel Bergschlössl is located directly on the ski slopes of St. Anton and offers everything which makes for an enjoyable après ski experience: drinks at the bar, high quality restaurant and welcoming atmosphere.
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Many of the accommodations in St. Anton are located directly on the slopes, but there are also many from which you must walk a bit or use the ski bus or hotel shuttle to get to the lifts. In St. Christoph and Stuben, almost all accommodations are located directly on the slopes.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are very many accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- St. Anton am Arlberg
Distance to ski resort 0 km (directly at ski resort)
Guest beds 10000 - St. Christoph
Distance to ski resort 0 km (directly at ski resort) - Stuben
Distance to ski resort 0 km (directly at ski resort)
Guest beds 650
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
There are some very good children's areas with comprehensive care options at the valley stations of the Galzigbahn and the Nassereinbahn in St. Anton. In St. Christoph and Stuben, there are also children's areas.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Child friendly access to lifts
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Playground / park
Special tips for children
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Children's area at the Galzig lift in St. Anton
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Some children's areas at the Nasserein lift in St. Anton
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Fairytale forest at the Nasserein lift in St. Anton
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Children's area in St. Christoph
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Children's area in Stuben
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In St. Anton, St. Christoph and Stuben there are many practice lifts with good practice slopes near the valley. At the mountain station of the Gampen lift, there is also a beginner's area. Wide and easy slopes at higher altitudes are hard to find.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
Ski schools on-site
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St. Anton is an Eldorado for experts and freeriders. Almost no other ski resort offers so many freerider possibilities, attractive ski routes and high alpine variations.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- very many freeride / deep snow areas
- many mogul slopes
- many extremely difficult, steep and unprepared runs (Double Diamonds)
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 116 km
Difficult
13 km
(11 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
100 km
St. Anton is especially well-liked by ski enthusiasts due to its many ski routes (for example, the famous Schindelerkar Route).
Most difficult run
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Fang · Length 2 km · Altitude difference 546 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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A first-class snow park is provided at Rendl
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- few runs with ascent
- very many freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Stanton Park at Rendl
The Stanton Park is located at the mountain station of the new Rendlbahn. It has been optimally prepared and is well-equipped with three lines for all skill levels (beginner, medium and pro). It also features its own fun park lift. Spectators can watch unbelievable jumps from Rendl Beach.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Boardercross
- Waverides
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area with music
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 41 km
All tracks are prepared for classical cross-country and skating.
Trail tip(s)
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St. Christoph track
Length: 2.5 km ▪
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
fee: no
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Verwall track
Length: 10.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: intermediate
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Stanzertal track
Length: 22.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: easy
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Ganderau track
Length: 3.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: easy
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Reit track
Length: 2.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: easy
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Pofel circuit
Length: 1.5 km ▪
Difficulty level: easy
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Conclusion
Long slopes, ski routes, deep snow, aprés ski in St. Anton, peace and relaxation in Christoph and Stuben
St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben and Zuers-Lech are not connected by slopes, restaurants are sometimes expensive
Test Report issued on 2012-03-13
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