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Saalbach, January 2013.

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 20:12:58 GMT

Normal group of mature skiers going for a week in January 2013. Group ranges from Very good intermediates to advanced standard British level skiers. Done Schladming and Soll for the past 8 years so were looking for a change. After good skiing but our adrenalin black runs days are behind us, and lively apres.
Staying at the Hotel Sports Berger. Any tips on runs, decent bars and good value ski hire shops well appreciated.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 22:26:27 GMT

Not sure what got into me posting this in July, best I re-bump the topic in Novemeber/December I would suggest!! :-)

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 09:44:25 GMT

"Very good intermediates to advanced standard British level skiers."

Are you going to suggest a new scheme for ranking British skiers :-).

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 16:26:46 GMT

Saalbach is one of my favourite resorts. Schattberg (sp) is a good one, in fact almost all of the runs are good.

Bars, dunno - I'm usually too pissed to remember the names.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 19:58:28 GMT

Thanks for that. I know alot of British skiers who think they are advanced but are just very good in comparison to others that ski one or two weeks a year. Very few do I know or have I seen that ski hard black runs properly. They tend to survive them. I have been skiing for years and there is little I will not take on but I know my place! Very good intermediate sets the tone. But I love it. :-)

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:34:21 GMT

From my research so far, ski hire is well expensive in Saalbach, over double what we have paid in recent years in Soll. :cry:
Im sure we'll sort a deal somewhere.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:59:24 GMT

You could try ski hire from resorts that neighbour Saalbach - may be cheaper? Such as Viehhofen - 4 km from Saalbach on the ski bus or post bus?
Hope you have a lovely time..

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:17:37 GMT

I did a season in Saalbach donkeys years ago so I'm pretty sure its probably changed since then which is a shame, best kebab I ever had there.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:00:31 GMT

You're aware it's RAF champs fortnight in Saalbach every January?
My mate goes every year and loves the place. Despite some erratic snowfall in recent years.
The goat stahl is legendary I am told.
The bars will be very busy with heavy drinking forces people which could be brilliant or awful depending on what you like from your nights out ;-)

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:16:07 GMT

We were there in January 2011. Snow and weather were not good what spoiled overall impression. Well linked area.
Our favourite run was Blue run No:68 to Viehhofen. The longest in the area. Best done at the end od the day as there is only a bus connection back to Saalbach. Runs to Leogang are also well worth doing. Alte Schmiede mountain restaurant is a must visit on the way :thumbup: The best moutain restaurants we encountered anywhere so far. Night sledging in Hinterglemm down 5 km run is also great fun.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:50:46 GMT

Was also there in Jan 2011. Snow was good,but viz not great. RAF boys were good fun, my D-i-L's brother is an RAF BASI instructor, they were good regular skiers. From my observations average drinking capabilities, very much aware of the image they project.

I certainly agree the run over to Leogang is pleasant. The whole valley is good to ski. It changes in late March, as the south facing slopes suffer.

It's a great summer walking valley. I walked the area in 2000.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:28:12 GMT

We go there the last week in January. When are the RAF there? Ironic really as we have an Ex-RAF in our group. We usually have a current RAF server but he cannot make it this year perhaps he knows something we don't!! :D

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:09:15 GMT

Never did find out if the RAF are there when we are, we arrive 26th Jan.
It would appear we have our ski hire sorted. Feel free anyone to suggest must do slopes. We are a group that cope with most things but I think its fair to say a number of us tend to survive the harder steep black runs as opposed to skiing them properly.
Like an Apres bar which is busy but not necessarily mobbed with live music any suggestions? Just trying to work out beer voucher supply, we have been fortunate in Soll the last 3 years to be paying E3.20 to E 3.80 for a large beer, appreciate it will be dearer in Saalbach but hope we are not talking silly prices!!

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 21:09:11 GMT

Raf champs first 2 weeks mate

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 21:17:55 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Raf champs first 2 weeks mate

Not this season, Tone, RAF championships run from January 12 to 26.

I've been a few times to the RAF event, which has been based at the Hinterglemm end of the valley. Great fun, the nightlife is Austrian exuberant and the GoaBstahl has something for everyone (including Welshmen and Saracens, Fez!)

The skiing is quite entertaining too as long as the snow is good - lots and lots of cruising pistes.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 23:25:33 GMT

Sounds great Lota. Before we know it the season will be on us.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 23:36:39 GMT

If you look like you may be forces you can often get a discount then - my mate and i did in most places (and without asking - that was back about 6 years ago) and we had some rather jolly drinking times with a Nimrod crew along the way to.

Rustyinn

Tony_H wrote:You're aware it's RAF champs fortnight in Saalbach every January?
My mate goes every year and loves the place. Despite some erratic snowfall in recent years.
The goat stahl is legendary I am told.
The bars will be very busy with heavy drinking forces people which could be brilliant or awful depending on what you like from your nights out ;-)

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 09:46:34 GMT

Ski hire in Viehoffen on the way in. (Assume you're driving, pull in on the right just after the village centre). We are there every alternate Christmas and stay in Viehoffen itstelf. They are great for giving you what you need and changing it if you want to try something else. They will also happily match you up with the conditions (we have had everything from three feet to ice and grass). Drop down the 68 if you need to change anything, this puts you at the back of the shop. There is a great bar half way down too for sunny afternoons.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 21:25:42 GMT

Staying at the Hotel Sports Berger.,, Stayed there a couple of years ago.. did 3 trips ... one of my fav resorts ..great location, food excellent.. never got much sleep thought my bed was outside, could hear everyone going home !!!! You ski off the slopes into the bars.. Brilliant. Ski school is behind the hotel so grab a guide for the day.. when in Jan r u going. ?

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 21:56:55 GMT

Ski hire through Treffpunkt Europsport in Saalbach. Click on ski hire on the left hand side of the J2ski page. When you plumb in the details, remove boot hire option. Six day hire is 72 Eu to 92 Eu.

I used them last year, I hired for a few days, booked online in resort, but still went through J2ski.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:05:15 GMT

Thanks for the tips. Date creeping ever closer. All we need now is the white stuff!! Still abit early I know.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:50:26 GMT

Ski hire: Try Snowbrainer or SkiSet (do a search via your browser). If you end up getting your skis from the shop at the lift station at the bottom of the village (which you can via SkiSet),they will let you store your skis and boots there for free.
Bars: Can't remember names, but there is a round bar next to the bottom lift station that is very good and gets really lively. There are a couple of bars further up the hill as you go up, on the left hand side that do happy hours.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:15:12 GMT

Hoping to get a few reviews from folk on there return soon. Plenty of bars I know but which are the places for atmosphere and a good craic.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:31:50 GMT

Apres try the Castello opposite the Sport Berger Hotel. Usually a good live band from 5pm.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:33:31 GMT

Obliged, we will put Costello down on our to do lis.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 18:07:40 GMT

Right I have had GoaBstahl. Costello, and the London Pub suggested as watering holes but not by anyone who has been there so far this season. Wakey wakey campers as 'Entertainments Officer' for our group I have to show I have done some research and enquiries!!!

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:34:54 GMT

Scarlet Fez - will expect a full report on your return as we go to Hinterglemm on 2nd Feb. Read nothing but good reviews on the Goasstahl bar...might be some mentions on Tripadvisor

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:36:43 GMT

I have PM'd you. I have obtained some research data from other means and more than happy to forward to you. :wink:

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:25:19 GMT

Skied Saalbach-Hintreglemm about 6 years ago - but can remember it well - Bobby's in Saalbach was where a lot of the lads from our hotel used to go and I think you are quite near there - further over the Goatshall (or something like that) was very popular - I do remember on late Monday afternoons they always had a live concert on in the square just up from your hotel - Europop and all sorts of bands, quite amusing to watch everyone dancing around in their ski boots. Fun resort - Saalbach is the party place - Hinterglemm is quieter - have fun!! We stayed at Hotel Austria mid way between the two - so had it both ways! (if you pardon the expression!!)

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:52:07 GMT

Thanks for the info...reckon got plenty to be getting on with. Def take a trip to Saalbach to sample the night life there

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:14:23 GMT

I do have say that this forum is now very poor for current reviews on this seasons resorts. I presume most folk post elswhere as I have found some very busy informative forums.
I will add that there are still some very helpfull and knowledgable contributers so it will always be worth still having the occassional visit. Off to Saalbach tomorrow, I will post my opinion on my return.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:56:28 GMT

Give a wave to Hotel Austria, mid way between the two villages! Enjoy the resort - a lot of skiing! and fun to be had!

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 20:35:54 GMT

Got back from Saalbach last week and our group had a great time. The skiing was fantastic, the apres just as good. Put it this way we all want to go back again. Our hotel the Berger Sport was a huge disappointment, fantastic location but not a 4 star hotel in a million years. To think we paid quite abit more to stay there than we did to stay in the Postwirt in Soll the previous 3 winters was a joke. All the hotels in Saalbach itself are close to lift. The furthest to us was about a 7 minute walk and the closest about 75 metres!! :-)
I know Saalbach as a resort is more upmarket and you pay accordingly. To help folk gauge it, we were paying no less than Euros 4.50 for a large beer. So much Apres to speak of. Our mature group liked a few light ales in the out door Eva bar to chill out then to Costelo's for a live band and bop.!!! :-)

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 20:45:59 GMT

I remember the horrendous decor of the Berger, walked in and walked straight out again! We were in Hotel Austria mid way between the two resorts.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 21:02:59 GMT

The decor was something to behold but the size of the rooms and the quality of the fittings for a 4 star was bordering on a rip off. Food, location were excellent and to be honest for a singles trip it would be fine but not for what we forked out for. Our organiser is going to be putting in a massive complaint to Crystal because if that is how they gauge the ratings of the hotels they use we will shop elsewhere for our custom.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 09:24:41 GMT

Scarlet Fez wrote:The decor was something to behold but the size of the rooms and the quality of the fittings for a 4 star was bordering on a rip off. Food, location were excellent and to be honest for a singles trip it would be fine but not for what we forked out for. Our organiser is going to be putting in a massive complaint to Crystal because if that is how they gauge the ratings of the hotels they use we will shop elsewhere for our custom.

Just checked trip advisor and the Hotel does have mixed reviews, you can't take trip advisor 100% ( Human nature being what it is) but it is a good Barometer :thumbup:

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 09:29:19 GMT

Scarlet Fez wrote:The decor was something to behold but the size of the rooms and the quality of the fittings for a 4 star was bordering on a rip off. Food, location were excellent and to be honest for a singles trip it would be fine but not for what we forked out for. Our organiser is going to be putting in a massive complaint to Crystal because if that is how they gauge the ratings of the hotels they use we will shop elsewhere for our custom.

Wow
I'm really surprised as Saalbach is regarded as a fairly upmarket resort, and Austrian rooms generally are large.

Give crystal some stick but don't expect more than a GBP50 voucher to spend on another holiday in return :wink:

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:55:21 GMT

Tony when I say upmarket it is more expensive to go there than Soll which is what I have gauged as our barometer on for the last 3 years. To be fair the whole resort was visibly more afluent than Soll. The price of drinks and food on the mountain was noticably more but not silly French prices. Don't get me wrong we loved Soll and I would highly recoomend the Postwirt hotel. The Berger is rated on trip adviser as the 4th best in Saaalbach and there are alot to choose from. It was an old building which I would imagine may have been one of the original hotels in town as it had WC's on each floor, to go with the small bathrooms in the small rooms. In other words many moons ago the rooms that had no bathrooms have had them put in which will be why everything was small. With a group of 12 I would like to think they may worry about losing our custom or is that me being silly? :-) I won't hold my breath.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:13:20 GMT

All's not well on the Austrian front me thinks -)

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 19:49:25 GMT

Not at all Ian, poor hotel, fantastic resort amd skiing. Let me think, whats more important? We are already planning to go back to Saalbach next January so it cannot have been that bad.

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:49:20 GMT

Scarlet Fez wrote:Not at all Ian, poor hotel, fantastic resort amd skiing. Let me think, whats more important? We are already planning to go back to Saalbach next January so it cannot have been that bad.

There is nothing wrong in settling for average :mrgreen:

I'm sure it is a wonderful place :lol:

Re:Saalbach, January 2013.

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:16:08 GMT

Scarlet Fez wrote:Tony when I say upmarket it is more expensive to go there than Soll which is what I have gauged as our barometer on for the last 3 years. To be fair the whole resort was visibly more afluent than Soll. The price of drinks and food on the mountain was noticably more but not silly French prices. Don't get me wrong we loved Soll and I would highly recoomend the Postwirt hotel. The Berger is rated on trip adviser as the 4th best in Saaalbach and there are alot to choose from. It was an old building which I would imagine may have been one of the original hotels in town as it had WC's on each floor, to go with the small bathrooms in the small rooms. In other words many moons ago the rooms that had no bathrooms have had them put in which will be why everything was small. With a group of 12 I would like to think they may worry about losing our custom or is that me being silly? :-) I won't hold my breath.

You can find much better in Austria mate