Winter program 2008/2009

Special long-weekend Winter-packages:

package offers for all group sizes, min no. of persons: 6   
Package 1 - "Snow Weekend" 180.00
Package 2 - "Ski Weekend" 199.00
Package 3 - "Snow Weekend - Wild & Hard" 289.00
Package 4 - "Snow Fun Weekend" 247.00
Package 5 - "Snow week"  495.00
In winter we offer our alternative long weekend again (4 days/3 nights) and holiday program in the skiing resorts of Hochzeiger/Jerzens, Rifflsee und Pitztaler Glacier Express and Kuehtai/Oetztal-Oetz/Ochsengarten. 

Looking from the Stalderhut donw the  Pitz valley

Some of the unusual activities can be found in our standard winter packages, such as snow shoe tours, (snowboarders can take their boards along on the tour and return down wonderful off-piste slopes) and moonlight tobogganing on purpose built floodlit toboggan runs. Malt Wine parties, brunch and party time non-stop. Enjoy the secluded alpine guest house Plattenrain, the Tanzalm or the Stalderhuette in the Pitztal valley. The following activities can be enjoyed:
  • Floodlit sledging on the toboggan runs in the Hochzeiger (6km) or Plattenrain Alm ski resorts.
  • Snow-shoe-tours in the majestic setting on the `Venet' mountain slopes or Hochzeiger.
  • Alpine skiing and Snow boarding in the Pitz valley (Plattenrain, Hochzeiger and/or Pitztaler Gletscherbahnen, Rifflsee skiing resort).
After a long skiing day we gather the group to Apres -ski parties in the lodges or bars on our way back to the accommodation. Evening fun & party time begins later in the Stalderhut, Tanzalm or Plattenrain Alm.

Our standard winter-packages include the following activities.

Package 1 - "Snow Weekend"

  • 3 x Half-board in one of the secluded mountain hotels or alpine guest houses in the Pitz valley 1500-2000 m, including 3-course evening meals and breakfast buffet. Thursday-Sunday
  • 1 x Day Ski Pass for Hochzeiger ski area 2450 m and Plattenrain lift in the Pitztal valley.
  • 1 x Floodlit tobogganing on Thursday evening in Jerzens or Plattenrain, including toboggan and lift pass/transport. Exclusive tobogganing for private groups can be organised on other evenings, min. 40 persons.
  • 1 x snow shoe tour on the 'Venet' (Pattenrain) or Hochzeiger (Stalderhuette/Tanzalm).
  • Personal service through our own reps. We organise and look after all your needs.
  • Valid until 15.4.2009.
  • Arrival on Thursday evening must be between 16:00 and 16:30 due to the lift transport for both the Stalderhuette and Tanzalm. 
  • The Plattenrain can be reached at all times by road, however, depending on snow conditions it may be necessary to use snow chains. 
  • The sauna in the Stalderhütte can be used on Friday and Saturday between 15:00 and 18:00.
  • Departure to further Ski-resorts is reached with private vehicles (A  free bus service is available for Hochzeiger ski area - departing from the Plattenrain bus stop on the main road or from Artzl). 
  • For large groups (20+) a special bus service can be arranged. 
  • The winter-packages are also available for larger groups 20+ Pers. from Sunday-Wednesday or Monday-Thursday.
  • Directions to all accommodation can be found through the links to the Alpine Guest Houses and Hotels!

Snowshoe tour at the Venet region through the middle of the mountain forrest

Carving total

Package 2 - "Ski Weekend"

Includes:

  • Winter Package 1
  • plus 2-Day Ski-pass for Hochzeiger Ski-area (valid for all 9 lifts in Hochzeiger/Jerzens)
  • Valid until 15.4.2009.

 

Package 3 - "Snow Weekend - Wild & Hard"

Includes:

  • Winter Package 1
  • 2-Day Ski-pass for Hochzeiger Ski-area
  • Apres-ski with Malt-Wine or Rum Tee (1/4 l per Person incl.) outside on the snow bar between 20:00-22:00 You choose the evening. (Min no. of persons 20)
  • Brunch on Saturday between 11:00 and 13:00
  • Valid until 15.4.2009.

Plattenrain Alm in deep winter

Alpengasthof Plattenrain Südansicht vom Parkplatz

Package 4 - "Snow Fund Weekend"
  • Winter Package 1
  • 3-Day ski-pass / 'Pitzregio' card including the ski areas of Hochzeiger /Rifflsee /Pitztal Glacier, and Hoch-Imst)
  • Apres-ski with Malt-Wine or Rum Tee (1/4 l per Person incl.) outside on the snow bar between 20:00-22:00 You choose the evening. (20 persons min.)
  • Brunch on Saturday between 11:00 and 13:00 
  • Valid until 15.4.2009.

Package 5 - "Snow week"
  • 6 Nights Half-board in Alpengasthof Plattenrain (Arzl /Pitztal/1506 m) or Stalderhut or Tanzalm (Pitztal/1820/2000 m). It is necessary to arrive before 16.30 for both the Stalderhuette/Tanzalm due to the lift transport. After 16.30, the accommodation can only be reached by foot. It is possible to reach the accommodation by car, but only with snow chains!!! The Plattenrain can be reached at all times by road, however, depending on snow conditions it may be necessary to use snow chains. Directions to all accommodation can be found through the links to the Alpine Guest Houses and Hotels.!
  • 3-course evening meals 18:00-20:00
  • Breakfast buffet. From 08:00
  • 5 Day ski-pass / 'Pitzregio' card including the ski areas of Hochzeiger/Rifflsee/Gletscherbahnen in Pitztal, and Hoch-Imst)

Tobboganing at Hochzeiger ski resort

  • Moonlight Tobogganing on Monday or Thursday 19:00-20:30 (Tanzalm/Stalderhuette) Rental toboggan and free drink from the Malt-wine stand (min 20 pers.) is all inclusive.
  • 1 x Snow shoe tour Sunday-morning or afternoon. Tour length between 2-5 hours.
  • 1 x Apres-ski with Malt-Wine or Rum Tee (1/4 l per Person incl.) outside on the snow bar between 20:00-22:00 You choose the evening.
  • Sauna (Stalderhuette) Friday & Sunday 15:00-18:00Departure to further Ski-resorts is reached with private vehicles (A  free bus service is available for Hochzeiger ski area - departing from the Plattenrain bus stop on the main road or from Artzl). For large groups (20+) a special bus service can be arranged. Stalderhuette/Tanzalm direct on Piste.
  • Valid until 15.4.2009.
How to reach us!

Moonlight Tobogganing:

Floodlit sledging - A splendid magic which takes place in Hochzeiger (accommodation Plattenrain/Tanzalm/Stalderhuette) or Hoch-Imst on a purpose built toboggan runs. The lift pass and toboggan rental is all inclusive and is in operation on (Hochzeiger) Monday/Thursday or (Hoch-Imst) Friday/Saturday from 19:00. Transport to the Ski-resort is reached with private vehicles. Due to changing weather conditions wheel chains are compulsory. In this activity you take part at your own risk. We hold no responsibility for loss of equipment or injury. After the sledging warm yourself up with a cup of hot malt-wine served directly at the end of the run. (minimum 20 persons).

Snowshoetour/Trappertour

Snow shoe tour or Trapper tours is a winter sport which can be learned very quickly. The length of the tours are limited only by your own physical condition. We have different tours according to your desires which are between 2-5 hours long. Our Guide will lead you to some of the most impressive places with breath-taking views of the Venet. The group sizes are limited between 8-15 persons. The snow shoes are supplied by us. You should bring along your own ski or outdoor clothing and a good Trekking boot (no ski boots) and ski poles with you. Gaters and a drink bottle are recommended.

You make your own tracks up towards the 'Venet', the only tracks to be seen are those made from the wildlife on the mountain slopes. Snowboarders take your along on the tour and return down wonderful off-piste slopes.

Ski & Snowboard

The first days skiing always takes place in Jerzens (winter package 1-3) Pitztal valley. Packages 4-5 the three day or week programs have the option to ski all areas in the Pitztal valley and Hoch Imst. The transfer to the Skiing Resorts in Pitztal is free of charge (A  free bus service is available for Hochzeiger ski area - departing from the Plattenrain bus stop on the main road or from Artzl). For large groups (20+) a special bus service can be arranged. Stalderhuette/Tanzalm direct on Piste.) To all other skiing areas self-transfer is necessary. Skiing is undertaken at your own risk. We hold no responsibility for loss or injury.

Approximate driving time to the various ski areas.:

  • Plattenrain>Riffelsee/Pitz valley Glacier approx. 45 Min.

  • Plattenrain>Hochzeiger base station approx. 25 Min.

  • Stalderhuette/Tanzalm>Hochzeiger  middle station approx. 5 Min.

  • Stalderhuette/Tanzalm>Riffelsee/Pitz valley Glacier approx. 35 Min.

  • Stalderhuette/Tanzalm>Hoch-Imst approx.30 Min.

 

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