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DESTINATIONS AUSTRIA | SKI & SNOW
The Austrian resort combines beginner-friendly slopes with some entertaining après-ski, writes Stu Parish
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hen Inghams suggested the slopes of Saalbach in Austria to host our
annual Travel Weekly VIP ski trip, I was instantly transported back to 1992,when I headed to Austria at 13 years old to take my first tentative steps onto the slopes. I returned home that year with no broken bones, a newfound love for skiing – hard to sustain in the depths of Cornwall – and a beaver on skis, which still resides at my parents’ home. Back in the present, our flights from various regions of the UK came together at Munich airport followed by a lengthy three-hour transfer to Saalbach. For those travelling with children or who can’t wait to get to the slopes, Salzburg airport is much closer.
STAYING CENTRAL Our home for the next three nights was the all-inclusive Valsaa Alpinresort Saalbach, just a
short walk from the centre of Saalbach-Hinterglemm – and quite a step up from the battered and bruised hotel I remember from my previous visit. Despite its 100 rooms being at almost full
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capacity at the peak of the ski season, it never felt crowded. The modern hotel is split across two buildings joined by an underground passageway, with large, open communal areas so it was always easy to find quiet spots in which to relax. The spa was particularly impressive with a stunning indoor-outdoor pool, five saunas plus steam rooms and relaxation areas, making it a perfect option for those who don’t want to spend their entire day on the slopes. Dining was excellent with a huge choice of both British and Austrian dishes at breakfast, lunch and dinner. However, it really excelled when the gourmet menu kicked in come evening, with quality ingredients more akin to a fine-dining restaurant
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