Snow reliability

90% snowmaking coverage

The ski slopes of Grossarl and Dorfgastein have taken snow reliability to the next level. Over 90% of the slopes have snowmaking capability. In 2016, the Grossarl lift company invested over €8 million in snowmaking infrastructure, doubling the output of the snowmaking system.

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Investments at a glance

"Himmelreich" reservoir with a capacity of 70,000 m³
Construction of an additional pumping station with a water output of 300 liters per second
Installation of two transformer stations to ensure plenty of power for the snowmaking infrastructure
New snowmaking pipeline network totaling 6.5 km in length
Acquisition of 52 additional high-performance snow cannons

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Ski holidays in Grossarl

By taking these steps and more, snow generation for the Grossarl-Dorfgastein ski area can be almost doubled, ensuring nothing will ever get in the way of your marvelous ski holiday. So, why not go ahead and book today!

Facts & figures about snowmaking

314 snow generators (254 propeller machines and 60 snow lances) deployed.
Snowmaking system is fully automated.
As needed, up to 640 liters per second can be pumped through 4 pumping stations into the snowmaking network.
A team of 4 to 7 employees, crack snowmaking experts, work around the clock.
184,125 m³ of water stored in 7 reservoirs ensure an ample water supply, replenished from a stream within the ski area as well as the Grossarl Ache river.

Winter holiday in Grossarltal

Grossarltal is a winter paradise for everyone. There is so much to discover here.

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Ski area

Complete information about the Grossarltal-Dorfgastein ski area.

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Ski adventure mountain

Beyond traditional skiing, the Grossarltal-Dorfgastein ski area offers all kinds of other fun and excitement as well, transforming the mountain into an adventure-packed skiing experience.