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Four separate, varied areas with a huge number of
slopes both above and below the tree-line
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Great for confident intermediates, with lots of
long, challenging reds – and great cruising and
carving in the Schlossalm sector
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More snowsure than most low-altitude Austrian
resorts, with the high Sportgastein area as back-up
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Lots of good, atmospheric, traditional mountain
restaurants
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Plenty of off-slope facilities, many related to its
origins as a spa resort
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Unless you have a car, you need to choose your
location with care or budget for a lot of pricey
taxi rides – the lift bases are widely spread and
the bus service is a disgrace
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Spa-town atmosphere is not to everyone’s taste,
and Bad Gastein itself can suffer from local traffic
on the narrow streets; Bad Hofgastein is a better
base for many people
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Near-beginners and timid intermediates must be wary
of leaving the Schlossalm sector
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