I’m in Ischgl at the minute, I’ve got a “whole area” ski pass. Any recommendations whether either Galtur or Kappl is better than the other for visiting?. Thinking of heading to either one tomorrow for a change of scenery.
Thanks
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Ive been on 2 weeks to Kappl before and heading again this Saturday. Previously I’ve not yet made it to Galtur so can’t comment on that. Kappl is a great Wee ski area with one really long run. Potentially you could cover it all in a morning so not sure how that would compare to Galtur. If you do head there and having lunch go to to more rustic restaurant at mid station ie not sunny mountain but the one closer to the chairlift (to the left as you ski down). Cracking pizzas when we were last there. Usually nice and quiet.
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I've only been to Kappl once, a few years back now, and can't really remember, but was in Galtur a few weeks back. I think Kappl and Galtur are both similar in size. I recall that Kappl may have a sunnier aspect. Galtur though in my opinion is more scenic with some really lovely tree lined runs leading down to the lake and the old 2 man chairlift over on the far side has been replaced with a gondola this year. I'm sure you'll have a great day, wherever you end up
@SnowBeau,
I like both, if the weather is cold though, Galtur gets very cold, if the weather is warm , Kappl can be soft or icy.
January I'd go for Kappl, Match maybe Galtur.
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Looking at next weeks forecast which is sunny till Tuesday then constant snow/cloud. Do you think Galtur would be better than Ischgl for vis if more tree lined?
i was out there at christmas...
kappl - sunnier, a number of variations of long runs from the very top to the bottom in the valley, "motorway" piste for fast carving. Quite a compact area. A few black runs
galtur - more family oriented, shorter runs but more variety, with different areas to explore. The reservoir/dam is beautiful. Great hut for lunch at mid-station. Couple of areas you need to go on a T-Bar. My kids loved the fun slope. Some really nice black runs down to the car park.
Both would be a great day out. I preferred Kappl as I love long runs and carving, my wife preferred Galtur as it was beautiful and lots of areas to explore.
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boabski wrote:
Looking at next weeks forecast which is sunny till Tuesday then constant snow/cloud. Do you think Galtur would be better than Ischgl for vis if more tree lined?
I would rather be in Ischgl than Galtur in bad light, there is more below the trees.
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@T Bar, thanks. Have only skied 3/4 days in Ischgl and from memory most was above tree line
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@boabski, most of it is, but there is still a reasonable amount below tree line on the Ischgl side, virtually non on Samnaun. Stuff below Paznauner Thaya, an absolutely cracking ski route 3a from memory down the front, steep in places but in good snow a lot of fun, short runs below Idalp, the home runs are great before mid afternoon when they become crowded and icy.
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