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The Nordpark ski area, which is located across Inns River from the old town center, is the only ski area that opperates directly out of Innsbruck. The rest of the areas require a bus ride upwards of an hour to reach from the city center. There are only a few lifts and runs, but they are adequately difficult. The runs off the top of the gondola are challenging and filled with powder, but very short. This area is good for a day when you get a late start or want to head back to town…

1st ever ski holiday and thought Cervinia was superb. Although the last week of the season, staff at the Petit Palais (crystal club hotel) were outstanding, nothing was too much trouble and all were really friendly and helpful. The slopes are excellent for beginners ad intermediates -with plenty of long easy runs to build up skills, although not many black runs for those who are more advanced. The weather can be unpredictable with being so high up (sunburn on the 1st day followed by…

The skiing is generally very good, saying that I didn't find anything too testing in the week I was there. It's mostly blues, reds and slightly steeper smooth reds marked as blacks and above the tree line the runs can get a bit samey. There are however some nice tree lined runs back to the mid station which break it up. A good skier will ski it out in a week. Be careful of the return runs home, as these can get busy and mogul-ridden. Take the gondola back if in doubt. Ischgl is not a…