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Hi
Hope those who have been to Obergurgl could help please.
off over Easter, staying at Hotel Alpina, cant quite figure out on the map which is the closest ski shop. Ski Set seems a 10 min walk. We have 2 wee ones who have skied before and I wondered if I would be better off Schieber would be best.
Also I am not a big skier (ok I will be honest I really dont enjoy it!) and thought of maybe doing some walking instead. Has anyone done this there before? Did you go with a local guide?
Thanks in advance if you can help!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Recently back from staying at the Alpina. There is an Intersport at the same level as the hotel just down the road on the bend. They are very good there and will give a 15% discount if booked online - if you search intersport Obergurgl there are three locations, the one you want is Kressbrunnen. You can access the piste behind the shop, they will let you leave walking shoes there for the first day. Otherwise the hotel will push you to use Lohnman and offer discounts, however in my opinion they are still expensive and also you have to take the hotel shuttle, although once done the skis are delivered and collected from the hotel.
Walking is nice, there is a great walk to David's hut where you can meet up with any skiers (they go up and ski down, your walk is almost flat through a very picturesque valley). The Alpina has a couple of guided walks but I think they are early evening. You can also walk down the valley but not as pretty. The Alpina has a fantastic spa so make full use of that!
If you are served by Ivana at dinner give her a wave from me!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Oh fab - will have a look at them. Thats kind to give the name as well. The hotel has emailed me Lohmans details and the operator we are going with use ski set. Do you think we will ski in and out each day and not need a ski shop boot storage? I was worried about trekking up to the lift with the kids.
There is a ski company that will do guided walks - Imagine it would be pricey and I did wonder if I might just relax in the spa!!
Hope you had a good trip.
many thanks again
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We were in obergurgl over Christmas and because of the wind we decided to walk down the valley to Solden, it's about 12 walking miles but we managed about 8 and caught the bus the rest of the way, it's a pleasant walk, not too hilly and there's some lovely views considering you're in the bottom of a valley.
It starts just behind the farm in obergurgl and you just follow your nose and away you go.
Just a reminder that as you reach the road tunnels, keep your eyes peeled as we should have crossed the road at that point and kept along the stream.
Also if you fancy something different one day then have a good look at the bus timetable and head to the aqua dome spa in lagenfeld.
https://www.aqua-dome.at/en/
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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The piste is to the side of the hotel so yes it is 'ski in ski out' although you will have to pole / walk a little as it is flat. The hotel runs free busses to the school meeting point. The ski and boot store in the hotel is very smart and easy to access the piste, plus you get your boots warmed each morning so no need to use any other storage.
We have now stayed at the hotel 4 times and regard it as our luxury treat each year. You should have a great time so relax and soak up the atmosphere!
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Thank you ...so it doesnt matter so much where we hire our kit - thats great!
Aqua dome looks amazing....why didnt that come up on my searches!!
Also so pleased to hear that you have had a good stay in the hotel....exciting!!
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@CeliaCo, Yes, @garystarling is spot on with the Intersport advice, it is Intersport Riml Kessbrunnen that you are after.
We stayed next door to the Alpina in the Bergwelt last year and the notices there said Lohmann would deliver/collect hires to/from the hotel. We have our own kit so didn't test it as such but I would've thought they will do the same for the Alpina. Lohmann are right below the hotels on the lower level of the village, that said its a good 100m lower so not a hike I'd want to make carrying kit if I could avoid it. Maybe compare prices and decide? There was something about an extra 7% off for Bergwelt guests so if that also applies to the Alpina would be worth checking out?
Friends used Scheiber the year before when we stayed in the Crystal as they are, literally, in the building and they were good. That said none of the Scheiber shops are particularly handy for the Alpina. Albeit in the context of Obergurgl as a village nothing is really very far away from anywhere.
The Alpina looked fab btw. Great location and you couldn't be better situated for the kids unless you take a second mortgage and stay in the Hochfirst.
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