Learn to ski
From snowplow to parallel ski turns
Do you dream of learning how to ski from scratch? Or would you like to motivate your children to get started with this fascinating and fun-packed sport? The good news first: No matter if you are a ski toddler or an adult beginner, no matter if you are a returner or a ski professional - in the Gurgl ski area everyone can learn to ski or improve their technique. Here you will find out what you need to know about learning how to ski in Gurgl.
As a rule, children from the age of 3 can take part in children's ski courses in Gurgl. Special practicing zones and areas for children, equipped with moving carpets, promise a safe and easy first contact with snow sports. Only certified children's ski instructors take care of the little ones and ensure quick learning thanks to playful exercises – ranging from the "pizza turn" (snowplow) to the "fries turn" (parallel skis)! Speaking of pizza and French fries: Optionally, lunchtime supervision for kids can be booked in addition to the children's ski courses.
Of course! Whether in a small group or as part of a private lesson: Thanks to the know-how of the local ski schools and ski guides, you will feel the first success after just a few hours. After getting used to the ski equipment and first attempts to walk on skis (literally) in flat terrain, the first blue (easy) ski slopes can be tackled. Group courses are divided into different levels in order to guarantee ideal learning progress.
Yes, those returning to skiing and ambitious skiers can also choose from a range of courses to suit all needs in Gurgl. We recommend that those returning to the sport take a few private lessons - your ski instructor will keep you up-to-date on the latest skiing technique and give you the necessary security. Those who are already safely on skis and would like to explore the open terrain away from the groomed slopes will find the right contact point with the freeride guides in Gurgl. Specialists and local experts guarantee a safe adventure by explaining what is important when skiing in deep snow.
Basically, blue and easy slopes are perfect for beginners. There are 60 kilometers of such ski runs within the Gurgl ski area! The short "Wiesenlift" button lift in Obergurgl deserves special mention, as it not only takes you up but also offers a flat downhill section plus spacious run-out in the access area. Those who have nothing to do with button lifts will find another easy option at Hohe Mut I gondola lift. Ski piste number 6, leading from the gondola middle station back towards the village center, offers a very easy stretch.
Here in Gurgl, we talk about two types: Full ski schools and so-called specialized ski schools. The former are full-range providers in all types of snow sports and, in addition to classic Alpine skiing, also teach snowboarding, telemark skiing and cross-country skiing. Specialized ski schools, on the other hand, only offer lessons in those areas for which they are authorized. In Gurgl there are 6 full ski schools and 2 specialized ski schools.
