Sankt Anton am Arlberg reviews

I went to st anton in april 2006. being someone who had only done 1 week skiing 2 years previously and my family werent that good either, we had a great time. the slopes are not that great for beginners but there are lots of small blues in the village which are pleasant and with the help of the excellent ski school, once you progress to some longer and more challenging blues, its great. there are plenty of beautiful runs from gampen and galzig, (steissenbach or happy valley.) wonderful valleys that wind down the mountain. if you are a more accomplished skier it is a paradise. but the atmosphere is just great with the wonderful views across and down the valley. the mountain-side cafes and the

St anton probably has the most reliable snow in austria. the main ski area of st anton itself does get mogulled up, as it is where the beginners tend to congregate. much better to take the time to ride to rendl, only a rope tow and brief traverse away, or better yet zurs, lech and stuben (via st christoph - a fun little run on its own). just s a bit at the end of the day when your legs are tired if you have to ride down the moguls of st anton to get home again. overall this resort is huge, with something for everyone but particularly lots of fun and challenging areas to explore.