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Ischgl is a charming village with high slopes and reliable snow.  There is a superb modern lift system and frequent ski-buses down the valley to Kappl and up it to Galtür.

Ischgl is well suited for snowboarders.  Between Idjoch and Idalp is a championship half pipe and excellent terrain park-one of the best in Europe.  There is plenty of cross-country trails in the valley with around 48km/30 miles of track.

The Snow reliability is very good.  There is snow making on various runs.  There is plenty of beautiful off-piste to be found with a guide.  The best areas for experts are Greitspitz and Palinkopf.  Most of the slopes are wide and are ideal for intermediates.  Beginners must go up the mountain to Idalp, where there are good, sunny, snow-sure nursery slopes.

Vertical Drop:   1,462m/4,794'
Top Elevation:   2,864m/9,394'
Lifts:           41 (1 tram, 3 gondolas, 10 chairs,
                     27 surface)
Total Runs:      200 km
Longest Run:     14 km
Nordic Skiing:   45 km

Ischgl is a compact village tucked away on the Swiss Border in the long narrow Panzaun valley, south of St. Anton.

Munich (300km), Salzburg (300km), Innsbruck (100km).

Ryanair fly into Salzburg!

Ischgl is one of the liveliest resorts in the Alps, from early afternoon onwards.  Bars and discos are plentiful in the resort.  There is even a branch of the famous Pacha nightclub, also in London and Ibiza.  There is a casino located at the Hotel Post. 

There is no shortage of off-piste activities.  There are 24km/15 miles of marked walks, a 7km/4 mile floodlit toboggan run and a splendid sports centre.  You can browse upmarket shops such as Versace and Bogner.