Why Schladming is Highly Rated for Groomed Runs

Schladming - Planai - Hochwurzen's unwavering commitment to piste maintenance and a rating of 4.95/5.00 solidifies itself as winner of the Best Resort for Groomed Runs - Europe 2025. Snomad users consistently praise this apsect of Schladming; an advanced skier named Peter highlights the "well groomed slopes and variety across 4 mountains," while Sabine, who's been visiting for 20 years, notes that "the pistes are expertly groomed with snow cannons topping up snow levels meaning even low snow fall is generally not a problem." The quality of the corduroy is particularly impressive, with Sam describing the pistes as "immaculate" and "very well maintained." Even late in the season, Ashleigh reports that despite afternoon slush in March, slopes were "back to beautiful skiing condition by the next morning," demonstrating the resort's dedication to overnight grooming.

The frequency and thoroughness of grooming at Schladming set it apart from other European resorts. One Snomad community member, an advanced skier named Seb, describes the slopes as "impeccably maintained, catering to all skill levels." The manicured nature of the runs creates a consistently excellent skiing experience, with Luke, who has been skiing there for years, appreciating how the resort continues to invest in infrastructure upgrades. The wide, perfectly groomed slopes cater brilliantly to all abilities, as noted by Eva, who describes "long and wide slopes with a great selection of all levels." This meticulous approach to slope preparation, as voted by our Snomad community, has earned its gold award status for groomed runs.

Read more about Schladming's slope distribution and number of lifts, as well as other recommendations and rankings, in its full resort guide.