Kitzbühel ski resort is located in the Kitzbuehel Alps, Austria. The historic Tirolean town of Kitzbühel has two claims to fame which combine to make it a major attraction for skiers and non-skiers worldwide. One is the stunningly picturesque town itself; the other is the greatest and possibly the most dangerous World Cup downhill ski race in the world.
Kitzbühel ski resort is consistently ranked among the world’s most exclusive destinations. To ski here is to journey to the heart of the sport. The large ski resort with some of the most diverse and expansive skiing in the world stretches from Kirchberg to Pass Thurn and is accessed by various base areas.
With superb trails for all ability levels, state-of-the-art ski lifts, and world-class terrain parks, this is the ultimate in big mountain experiences. Kitzbühel ski resort is a dream destination for people who love to ski and snowboard. The terrain breakdown is approximately 53% beginner trails, 33% intermediate and 14% for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
The Steinbergkogel side of Kitzbühel ski resort provides some challenging black runs and some opportunities for off-piste in good conditions. The runs down to the bottom of the Fleckalmbahn gondola and the Maierl chairlifts in Kirchberg offer great beginner trails intermediate cruising as well as a few challenging black and off-piste excursions along the way.
The stars from the Austrian ski team are repeatedly drawn to Kitzbühel ski resort in order to hone their skills in training camps held on its slopes. This is where the Austrians always go in October, setting up the gates for slalom training. The Ganslernhang, is also a training ground for various national teams for training throughout the season.
The star of the summer sports in the Alps is hiking and Kitzbühel ski resort is no exception. More than 1,000 miles of hiking trails are available for all levels. 4 golf courses and 30 more within 100 km make the Alpine area the ideal centre for golf enthusiasts. Several tennis courts are available for every grade of tennis. Sunbathers, swimmers and tri-athletes use the beautiful Schwarzsee during the summer.
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