Mellau Ski Resort Guide
Mellau, Austria
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 20km 12 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,750m 5,741ft |
| Resort Height | 700m 2,297ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
Mellau
Mellau offers a fantastic ski experience suitable for all levels. Nestled in the Bregenzerwald region, it features picturesque landscapes and well-groomed slopes.
Summary
With over 30 kilometers of diverse runs, Mellau caters to both beginners and seasoned skiers. Its modern lift system ensures quick access to the mountain and minimizes wait times.
The ski area of Mellau is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 700m 2,297ft , with 20km 12 miles of marked runs.
Mellau is part of the Damüls-Mellau ski area with access to 62 marked pistes, served by a total of 36 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Mellau itself ( 20km 12 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Damüls-Mellau ski resort of Damüls.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Mellau is 8km 5 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Saltis / Suttis', which is 2km 1 miles in length.
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Snow and Weather
Mellau typically enjoys a solid snow depth, averaging around 150 cm throughout the winter season. For the latest on snowfall and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
When will it snow in Mellau?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm 1in , expected on 23 January.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Mellau Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 4km 2 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 13km 8 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 6km 4 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 20km 12 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 23km 14 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Damüls-Mellau Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 62 | |
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| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 36 | |
Mellau Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,750m 5,741ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 750m 2,461ft |
| Resort Altitude (Mellau) | 700m 2,297ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,050m 3,445ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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| Beginners | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The ski area of Mellau is part of the larger Bregenzerwald region, featuring elevations up to 2,050 meters. Notable pistes include the scenic 'Schwarze Wand' and 'Hochälpele,' while lifts such as the 'Mellau Gondola' and the 'Gipfelbahn' facilitate easy access to the slopes.
Mellau offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Ski Lessons in Mellau
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Mellau Ski Schools and Mellau Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the 'Mellau Freestyle Park,' which features jumps, rails, and a halfpipe. The varied terrain provides excellent opportunities for both freestyle and freeride enthusiasts.
Location and Map
Where is Mellau?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Politischer Bezirk Bregenz, Vorarlberg.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Mellau is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 48 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Zurich, Innsbruck Airport, Munich, Stuttgart, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Accessing Mellau is straightforward via major airports in Innsbruck and Friedrichshafen. From there, a scenic drive or public transport will take you to the resort in about an hour.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 9,487 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km 3 miles of ski runs, with 9 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Mellau open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
Après-ski in Mellau is vibrant, with popular spots like the 'Schneestern' and 'Gipfel Stube' offering cozy atmospheres. For nightlife, the 'Alpenbar' is a favorite for cocktails and live music.
