Estate Living Digital Publication Issue 8 August 2015 | Page 69

Robinson Club Sclanitizen Alm Approximately 2811 metres above sea level, the areas of St Anton, St Christoph and Stuben can all be reached via Lech Zürs and have a combined 340km of prepared slopes of all levels of difficulty, 180km of powder snow runs, 94 cable cars and lifts, as well as up to 15km of cross-country ski trails. Other attractions include heliskiing, a snow park for freestylers, game feeding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, illuminated and snow-covered toboggan runs and a natural ice rink as well as an indoor one. In Nassfeld Hermagor, the largest ski region in Carinthia, one can ski or snow hike across 110km of pristine slopes at Robinson Club Sclanitizen Alm. For easy access, the lift is located at the club and will take you to a height of 1875m to the slope in Tressdorf, the ideal starting point for fast descents and relaxing hikes in the clear mountain air. Adrenaline junkies should look no further than the Snowboard Adventure Park and indoor climbing wall, whilst families with young children can rest assured at the children’s activity centre that has slopes that are ideal for kids and is overlooked by certified instructors. There is even a Roby Club to keep children entertained when away from the snow as well as a Roby Baby service. Nothing is more rewarding after a day on the slopes than a couple of drinks by an open fire, live music in the cold, warm sunshine (weather permitting) or relaxing in the WellFit spa that is located in both resorts. Drink in the impressive views of the surrounding mountain landscape, embark on romantic winter walks and soak up the atmosphere and some hearty après-ski fun. Although a French term, the famous après-ski is an Austrian art form, and guests can enjoy socialising in both the inner courtyard and night club or watch professional evening shows in the Sclanitizen Alm theatre. Whether you want to ski down steep slopes, execute new tricks with your snowboard or travel through the impressive mountain panorama of the Alps and quench your thirst for history, culture, good food and, even better, wine, Austria certainly won’t disappoint. Contact: Tel.0861 123 754 [email protected] www.pureskiing.co.za 65 ESCAPE TO The Robinson Club Alpenrose Zürs is a unique skiing hotspot region known as the ‘cradle of skiing’. The small village made winter sports history when the first ski course for locals was held in 1906 and, in winter 2014, the two ski regions of Warth-Schröcken and Lech Zürs were connected via the Auenfeld plateau, creating a first-class ski paradise and one of the most beautiful ski regions in the Alps.