Luxury Ski Chalets St Christoph

Nestled in the Tyrolean Alps, St Christoph lies close to the border between the states of Tyrol and Vorarlberg in Austria's western region. At the heart of the Ski Arlberg area, St Christoph offers access to some of the best skiing in the world, with over 300 kilometres of pistes to explore.

Innsbruck is the closest airport to St Christoph, just 100 kilometres away. Friedrichshafen (130 kilometres) and Zurich (200 kilometres) are also good options. You can take the train to St Anton which is a 10-minute drive away. Alternatively, St Christoph is easily accessible by car; just ensure you have a toll sticker (Vignette) and winter tyres, as required by Austrian law.

The village of St Christoph is situated at an impressive 1,793 metres, ensuring reliable snow cover. Skiers can reach an elevation of 2,811 metres at the summit of Valluga Mountain, where a 360-degree panoramic platform offers a view of the exact point where Tyrol and Vorarlberg meet.

The Ski Arlberg area is renowned for its reliable snowfall, and St Christoph, with its high elevation and average annual snowfall of 11 metres, ranks among Europe’s most snow-sure resorts. The winter season typically begins in early December and runs through to late April, supported by 1,107 snow cannons to maintain snow coverage as the season draws to a close.

St Christoph offers plenty of skiing for beginners, including two main nursery slopes located in the village and at the top of the Galzig gondola. Once you have built enough confidence, you can progress to the wide, gentle runs at Nasserein and Gampberg. The pistes become more challenging on the way back down to the resort, so beginners are advised to take the lifts.

St Christoph offers a relaxed and quiet atmosphere, ideal for families looking to explore the Ski Arlberg area. Several childcare services are available, and the Arlberg Ski School offers lessons for children from the age of three. Off the piste, child-friendly activities include ice-skating and dog sledging. Families can also enjoy activities at the neighbouring resorts of St Anton and Lech, such as a four-kilometre toboggan run, horse-drawn carriage rides, and an indoor trampoline park.

Non-skiers can take a day trip to Innsbruck, with the train from St Anton taking less than one and a quarter hours and running approximately 14 times per day. For more local activities, you can try paragliding, snowshoe hiking, or if you’re seeking something more relaxing, the Arlberg WellCom offers fantastic spa and wellness facilities.

The Christmas-themed trail, Advent Magic in the Park, is a wonderful way to get into the festive spirit at the start of the winter season, while the spectacular ski and snowboard demo show, Skishow Schneetreiben, lights up St Anton every Wednesday. Music lovers can look forward to the Tranzcafe Arlberg Music Festival, held each April at various venues throughout the Ski Arlberg area, including St Christoph.