Why choose Rauris
Nestled in the heart of the stunning Höhe Tauern National Park, the Austrian ski resort of Rauris presents groups with easily navigable slopes. While Rauris may not present the biggest of ski areas, the resort caters for a variety of abilities. The sister village of Rauris is Rauris Wörth which shares an idyllic location overlooking the River Salzach. Offering excellent accommodation options to school groups, Rauris Wörth sits just 27kms from the expansive Zell am See area. Both villages provide bus access to the local ski area leaving your group to explore the 32kms of piste and some quite stunning valley views.
Resort highlights
Resort overview
On the slopes
Set in the largest National Park in Europe, Rauris provides a great base for students to make considerable progress on the slopes against a backdrop of truly picturesque scenery. There are plenty of beginners’ runs to get those new to the slopes started before moving onto over 12.5kms of medium runs. Experts can take on the 5km of advanced runs that are sure to challenge the most confident of skiers, while neighbouring Zell am See opens a huge choice of additional terrain just 30 minutes away. On a school ski trip to Rauris, those seeking to test themselves with cross-country skiing can enjoy over 30km of trails to explore, while only a couple of hours away by coach gives students the chance to visit the alternative cultural gem of Salzburg.
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Jugendhotel Austria Rauris
This is an experienced and welcoming youth hotel in Austria and as such, school parties will find an excellent mix of in-house facilities alongside all the fun and thrills of outdoor sports within the Rauris ski region.
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France remains a leading choice for school ski trips, offering high-altitude resorts, snow-sure conditions and excellent learner environments. With varied terrain and accommodation suited to groups, French ski resorts provide consistent quality throughout the season.
Italy
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Andorra offers extensive skiing across Pal Arinsal and Grandvalira, with more than 300 kilometres of pistes for school groups. Significant investment in lifts, snowmaking and slope technology ensures quick access to the mountains and excellent conditions throughout the season.
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Canada
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Japan
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USA
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