Ski Holiday to Zurs
A ski holiday to Zurs is an excellent choice for those who have tired of the brash extravagance of
resorts such as St Moritz and St Anton, yet who are seeking an exclusive resort in which to hone
their ski skills. With its three five star hotels and nine four star establishments, a ski holiday to
Zurs is characterized by subtle luxury and a pleasant air of exclusivity – albeit without the
accompanying snobbery often found in more famous resorts. Top quality restaurants and luxurious hotels
are something of the norm, and the village itself is stunning, with magnificent vistas of the
world-famous Arlberg mountains.
Choose a ski holiday to Zurs and you will have access to 108 pistes, as part of the Arlberg ski area.
The appropriate ski pass will allow you to ski the other incredible Arlberg resorts of Lech, St Anton
and Stuben, amongst others. With the resort altitude of Zurs standing at an impressive 1720m, it is
usually possible to ski right back to the centre of the village. Not only this, but the slopes of Zurs
are of a particularly high standard – largely thanks to the fact that only 14,000 skiers are allowed on
the slopes at any one time. Snow cover is typically reliable, particularly at 2000m and above.
A ski holiday to Zurs is one of the best loved winter sport destinations in the world. Skiers can almost
breathe the quality, with the slopes being the very ones that Princes William and Harry learnt to ski
on. The ski school is widely regarded as one of the best in the world, with most ski instructors
offering private tuition and off-piste guiding to their clients. It is certainly not unheard of for
some instructors to be fully booked for the entire season due to their popularity! The skiing in Zurs
is mostly for intermediates. Experts have plenty to explore off-piste and there are some decent tough
runs. Beginners have good nursery slopes, although some of the other terrain might be too challenging
for some. However a ski holiday to Zurs is a fantastic choice for snowboarders – with some top quality
terrain for on which to learn and improve.
The Apres Ski in Zurs is slightly reserved, centering mostly around a few excellent restaurants and a
select number of bars and clubs. Zurs is also home to a stunning indoor swimming pool, a sauna, an ice
rink and some truly beautiful walking trails. For the adrenaline junkies amongst us, there are
paragliding and hand gliding facilities available, with sleigh rides on offer for those slightly less
daring. There are two airports within two hours drive, meaning that short ski holidays to Zürs are
becoming increasingly popular. So if you are looking for a quality, exclusive and traditional resort
without having to cross the earth for the pleasure, then a ski holiday to Zurs could be just what
you’re crying out for!
Zurs Ski Resort Information
| Nearest Airports |
Zurich (200km) & Innsbruck (110km) |
| Resort Altitude |
1720m |
| Highest Lift |
2450m |
| Km of Piste |
110km |
| Total Runs |
54 |
| Advanced Runs |
6 |
| Intermediate Runs |
19 |
| Beginner Runs |
29 |
| Snowparks |
Yes - in Lech |