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Winter without ski boots –
unlimited variety

A tribute to dynamism, nature, and pure joie de vivre

Where Hannes Schneider revolutionised Alpine skiing at the beginning of the 20th century, today you can experience the pure joy of movement in numerous forms. Snowshoe tours through valleys, speedy toboggan runs, and glorious winter hiking trails make Mt Arlberg your paradise – varied, intense, and incredibly beautiful. 

Mt Arlberg is the birthplace of Alpine skiing, and this pioneering region invites you to celebrate movement in all its facets. Where Hannes Schneider founded the world’s first ski school in the 1910s and set generations in motion, today you can discover the whole range of winter activities. Winter at Mt Arlberg is your personal invitation to get active – powerful, varied, liberating.

Snowshoeing:
conquering freedom with every step
Snowshoes open up a stunning side of winter that can be experienced in the steady rhythm of your own steps, and the various tours around Arpuria show you the multi-faceted beauty of the landscape. It’s an activity that lets you experience the power of the Alps, combines physical challenge with happiness hormones, and, after hours in nature, gives you the deep satisfaction that only movement can provide.

Tobogganing:
speed that inspires joy
The Gampen toboggan run celebrates movement in its most dynamic form, with its winding four kilometres that demand precise reactions and body control. After such a thrilling descent, you savour the cuisine in the Pura Restaurant even more intensely, because your body feels what it has achieved and celebrates its own vitality with every bite.

Winter hiking:
the rhythm of your own steps
Around St. Anton am Arlberg, groomed winter hiking trails lead you through landscapes that turn exercise into a meditative experience while helping you boost your fitness. 

Arpuria:
where the joy of movement is at home
The Hidden Luxury Mountain Home is the ideal base camp for all your activities, where the suites with panoramic windows inspire you to get moving in the morning and give you the peace and quiet you deserve in the evening after your active day. It’s the perfect winter home for everyone aged 16+.

Do you love winter? So do we.

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