The Skiers' Guide to Galtür - Silvretta: Expert Analysis & Reviews

Galtür is quite a quiet resort well suited for families of mixed abilities, although experts dont have that much to challenge them. It pairs well with Ischgl (just a ski bus away) which is a much busier and more challenging resort which can test all levels. Theres a lift pass that offers 4 days in Galtur and 2 in Ischgl and that gave us a perfect mix of terrain and greater choice of pistes than skiing in Galtur alone. Galtur also offers night skiing, which I wasnt sure about but we gave it a go and it was excellent fun and very atmospheric. Lots of the locals get on the slopes on the Wednesday night, I imagine they are otherwise working during the usual daytime sessions. Food and drink on the mountain was excellent everywhere we tried and there were some apres offerings but as oldies we just went back to our hotel for some wellness and a pre dinner drink.

Galtur is my all time favourite ski resort! Partly because its part of the Paznaun valley, and so you are really getting 4 resorts in one (Galtur, Ischgl, Kappl, See) and the ski busses are fantastic so it is so easy to get around. Out of the four, Galtur is my preference - it is quiet, got lots of interesting terrain, and has a good number of huts which are all of a good standard. In fact, Weiberhimml hut in Galtur is probably my favourite mountain hut out of all (and Ive been to a lot!). The run on the right hand side of the Kopsee T-Bar is one of my favourite ever runs. Its not at all challenging but it is almost always empty and when there is fresh powder its magical. I have always said Galtur is my favourite place to ski, so much so that my fiancé actually proposed to me there, by the Alpkogelbahn top lift station, with the Ballunspitze in the background!

Galtur is a small friendly resorts with a good mix of slopes. Good for beginners and intermediates but limited for experts. An excellent bus service will take you to Ischgl, Kappl and See so if you have the area wide ski pass you can enjoy four different resorts. Apres ski is limited in Galtur. There is great walking and cross country skiing in the area as well.