Why choose Matrei Kals
Set in the heart of the Höhe Tauern National Park against the dominating backdrop of Austria’s highest mountain, Grossglockner, the ski areas of Matrei and Kals offer groups multiple options for their week on the slopes. The area offers 37km of high-level skiing catering for everyone from gentle nursery slopes to challenging black runs. From its peak, it is possible to see 60 peaks above 3,000m, meaning school ski trips to Matrei Kals enjoy a truly unrivalled experience. The resort of Matrei is attractive and unspoilt, offering a good range of amenities. However, the larger town of Lienz is only a short coach ride away and remains a popular destination for evening entertainment.
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Travel details
On the slopes
Doorstep skiing gives groups the chance to make the final run home with the minimum of effort, whilst easy access to the Goldried gondola enables those new to the slopes to reach those all-important nurseries straight from the off. Arriving at the top station, the whole ski area unfolds with a great choice of open blue and red runs. With 8.5kms of blue runs, 22.5kms of reds, and 6kms of black runs to choose from, Matrei Kals is the perfect resort for mixed-ability school ski groups. More confident skiers may wish to tackle the 12km home run from the Cimaross top station. Freestyle skiers and boarders are well looked after with a fun park offering jumps, rails and kickers. With a 90% snowmaking capability, this area is a great choice for early and late-season skiing.
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Après-ski
Staying in the relatively untouched town of Matrei presents plenty of traditional après-ski options and just a short coach ride away Lienz is packed full of students’ favourites including swimming and ice skating. With so much to choose from, your group will be kept busy long after the last lift has stopped for the day.
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An enviable location, just a few hundred metres from both the resort centre and the ski lifts, the Alpenparks Jugendhotel gives school parties snow-sure skiing as well as easy access to numerous local amenities.
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