The Axamer Lizum, Innsbruck’s Olympic ski area, has a wonderful range of slopes for all abilities, including introductory nursery slopes through daunting mogul fields, and the chance to ski an Olympic Downhill run! It is hardly surprising that this unbeatable area has twice been selected to host the Winter Olympics. The same qualities that attract the greatest skiers in the world have also made the Lizum a firm favourite for school groups.
Set against a dramatic background of snow-capped peaks, the skiing at the Lizum extends up both sides of a valley formed by two peaks: the Hoadl (2343m) and the Birgitzkopfl (2098m). |
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| Axamer Lizum |
| Top station height |
2411 m |
| Resort height |
1700 m |
| Marked runs |
70 km |
| Longest run |
8 km |
| Piste Details |
Green/Blue
Red
Black |
14
7
3 |
| Snow making equipment |
Yes |
| Total Number of Lifts |
20 |
| Ski Suitability |
Beginners
Intermediate
Expert |
Excellent
Excellent
Good |
| Apres Ski |
Swimming
Tobogganing
Bowling |
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| Travelling time |
14 hours from Calais |
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Access to the Hoadl is by way of a series of chair lifts or by the Hoadbahn funicular that rises over 1200m in a mere six minutes. Skiing in this area starts at over 1500m and snow conditions are normally good, due to its north and east facing slopes. The nursery area extends to the foot of the Ladies Downhill run. First time skiers will quickly progress to the gentle practice slopes served by the Gruben draglift, and then to the expanse of wide blue and red Schönboden runs. The higher slopes of the Pleissea include the Olympic Downhill routes, and even intermediate skiers can enjoy the thrill of following in the ski tracks of the champions.
The accommodation is located 6km south of Innsbruck, and the rooms are 2 to 6 bedded, all with shower and toilet. |
