Obergurgl ski schools Beginner to expert ski lessons including off-piste and ski tours in Obergurgl

Looking to book ski or snowboarding lessons in Obergurgl in the Ötztal valley in Tyrol? There are several excellent ski schools and ski touring and mountain guide companies in Obergurgl each offering a comprehensive range of ski and snowboarding lessons for all ages and abilities. For complete beginners, ski lessons in Obergurgl are held on the nursery slopes at slopes of Gaisberg with a magic carpet. After mastering the basic, the ski lessons progress to the gentle blues higher up the mountain.

For good intermediates and experts, the guided off-piste trails around Obergurgl are not to be missed as there are many challenging decents from the highest peaks that circle the resort.

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Private ski instructors in Obergurgl

If you prefer your ski or snowboarding lessons in Obergurgl to be with a private instructor, then you can book lessons online with our partner, Maison Sport. Private lessons offer a bespoke experience, whether it’s just you in the lesson or some friends or family are joining you, the lesson can be tailored to your needs. Group lessons provide a sociable environment, where you will join a group with others of a similar ability level, generally run from Sunday or Monday to Friday.




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At a glance

  • Children ski lessons
  • Private adult group lessonslessons
  • Private snowboarding lessons
  • Off-piste skiing lessons
  • Ski touring
  • Cross-country
  • Telemark
  • Three track skiing
  • Impaired skiing lessons
  • English speaking instructors

In detail

Maison Sport in Obergurgl believe the best memories from a ski holiday are made on the slopes, so the importance of having the right ski or snowboard instructor is essential. By booking your ski or snowboard lessons at Maison Sport, it means you can tailor your experience by choosing an instructor that suits your needs.Their network of professional instructors are fully qualified and multi-lingual.




Off Piste ski guiding & touring in Obergurgl

Ski mountaineers and backcountry skiers will get to experience the pristine winter wonderland on the snow-topped summits of Obergurg, high above the valley floor. Expert local guides will navigate you around the high mountain trails in safety taking you on an adventure around the majestic 3000m plus peaks in the .

Hinterer Spiegelkogel ski tour in Obergurgl

This ski tour is of moderate difficulty although it is demanding and best for experienced mountaineers. The ascent starts from Vent and follows the path up to the glacier basin of Spiegelferner.

From there, you continue using your skins up to the top of the Spiegelkogel at 3214m then it's pure hedonistic pleasure all the way back to 1882m. The ski tour takes around 5 hours to complete and boasts a descent of 1,472m.

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Liebenerspitze main summit ski tour

This intermediate level ski tour which takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete is an absolute must for all ski touring enthusiasts. The route to the summit of the Liebenerspitze is not be be missed if you are an accomplished skier and want and adrenalin fuelled day out surrounded by pristine natural beauty. Once at the top at 3389m, the descent is one of the most beautiful in the Ötztal valley.

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