Why Schladming is Highly Rated for Groomed Runs

Schladming - Planai - Hochwurzen has won our 2025 award for Best Ski Resort for Groomed Slopes - Worldwide. Its reputation as the pinnacle of groomed run excellence, has resulted in the resort achieving an astounding 4.95/5.00 in our global rankings. The meticulous piste maintenance stands out in user feedback, with Sabine, an intermediate skier who has visited for over 20 years, highlighting that "the pistes are expertly groomed with snow cannons topping up snow levels meaning even low snow fall is generally not a problem." This dedication to perfection is echoed by Peter, an advanced skier, who praises the "well groomed slopes and variety across 4 mountains." The corduroy quality is consistently exceptional, with Ashleigh noting that even when conditions become slushy in late afternoon runs, the slopes return to "beautiful skiing condition by the next morning" – a testament to the overnight grooming operations that transform the mountain daily.

Sam, an advanced skier from the UK, describes the slopes as "immaculate, very well maintained pistes" with "plenty of variety" – a sentiment shared across our user community. The frequency of grooming is particularly impressive, ensuring pristine conditions throughout the ski day regardless of traffic volume. Our reviewers consistently highlight the quality of the manicured slopes, with Sherri, an advanced skier, noting that "they really plough money back into the mountains with new runs and top quality lift system." One Snomad community member liked how the resort caters to all abilities while maintaining exceptional surface quality, with Luke pointing out recent "upgrades to infrastructure" that complement the already outstanding slope maintenance. This commitment to perfection is why Schladming - Planai - Hochwurzen thoroughly deserves its gold award status.

Looking for some perfect Corduroy? Read our full resort guide to see how Schladming - Planai - Hochwurzen stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories!