St Anton Ski Resort Information
- Resort Altitude: 1304m
- Slopes Altitude: 1304 - 2811m
- Pistes: 305 km
- Lifts: 87
- Nearest Airport: Innsbruck - 100 km (1hr 10 min)
- Blue Slopes: 43%
- Red Slopes: 40%
- Black Slopes: 17%
St Anton is part of the Arlberg region, which includes the villages of St Anton am Arlberg, St Christoph, Stuben, Lech, Zürs, Warth, and Schröcken. Skiers in St Anton have access to over 300 km of marked slopes and 200 km of off-piste trails, making it a prime destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
St Anton’s local slopes are divided into three main sectors. The first, Kapall-Gampen, is easily accessed from the village via a four-seater chairlift that takes you to the Gampen mid-station. From there, a second chairlift ascends to Kapall at an altitude of 2,330m.
The Galzig sector, linked to Gampen, can be accessed either at village level or higher up the mountain. A cable car from Galzig provides access to the renowned Valluga area and you can also ski down to the village of St Christoph, with a recommended stop for lunch at one of our favourite restaurants, Hospiz Alm.
The final sector, Rendl, is located on the opposite side of the village. Reached by gondola, this area is generally quieter, but keep in mind that the only way back to St Anton is via a red run (or by taking the gondola).
While St Anton offers excellent ski schools, beginners may find it challenging to progress here. The best area for first-timers is around Nasserein, with its nursery slopes and magic carpets. However, once you have mastered these slopes, there are relatively few easy blues to move on to, aside from those around the Gampen mid-station.
For confident intermediate skiers, St Anton has plenty to offer. However, those who are more cautious may find the resort challenging, as easier runs are often isolated, requiring careful planning to avoid more difficult sections. Some of the most suitable pistes include the blues on Rendl above the mid-station and the long 64 blue run down to St Christoph. It's advisable to avoid Steissbachtal, the main blue run back to St Anton from Galzig, which is known for its mogulled terrain and end-of-day crowds.
True intermediates will find plenty of options across all sectors, including the fast reds down from Albonagrat to St Christoph and the leg-testing run from the top of Valluga down to St Anton.
St Anton truly shines for expert skiers and boarders, offering a wide range of advanced red and black slopes, including the steep Fang piste below Gampen and the Kandahar black run in the Galzig area. However, St Anton's reputation among advanced skiers is largely built on its off-piste opportunities. The steep, untouched powder fields of Mattun and the Valluga North Face are particular highlights but should only be attempted with an experienced guide.
Freestylers will find entertainment at the Stanton terrain park, which ranks among the top three snowparks in Europe. The park offers sections for all skill levels, including Proline, Medium Kickerline, and Jibline, with features like kickers, pipes, rails, and boxes.
-> Learn more in our comprehensive guide to skiing in St Anton
