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School Ski Trips to Dachstein West

The area offers wide, snow-sure pistes with an average snowfall of 5 metres and a fully integrated, comfortable ski lift system which gives easy access to the whole of the ski area.

The friendly, family atmosphere will inspire snowsport enthusiasts from beginners to experts.

Dachstein West is one of Austria's lesser known ski areas – a jewel waiting to be discovered, and offers excellent value for money for skiers and snowboarders.

Prices start from £1429pp


Ski Area

Ski Area

50-100km
Top Piste Altitude

Top Piste Altitude

1650m
Group Skiing Ability

Group Skiing Ability

Beginner & Intermediate

Price includes

  • Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your trip
  • Channel crossing
  • 6 nights' full board accommodation including evening meal on last day
  • 6-day ski equipment hire including helmets
  • 6-day lift pass
  • Ski school lessons 4 hrs instruction per day for 6 days, 1 to 12 ratio
  • 'In-house’ evening entertainment programme
  • Après ski pre-booking service
  • 1 in 8 free place ratio
  • Group travel winter sports insurance

Dachstein West details

Facts

  • Inclusive lift pass: Gosau, Russbach, Zwieselalm, Annaberg
  • Lifts to: 1650m
  • Total number of lifts: 29
  • Marked pistes: 77km
  • Longest run: 4km
  • Ski bus included: Yes
  • Lift pass photo required: No
  • Snow cannon coverage: 85%

 

Ski Runs

  • Blue runs: 7
  • Red runs: 63
  • Black runs: 7

Dachstein West has a friendly, modern and extensive ski area. It is recommended for both beginners and intermediates.

 


Download piste map

 


Popular accommodation options in Dachstein West

Jugendgästehaus Gosauschmied Hotel

The Jugendgästehaus Gosauschmied Hotel is a medium sized hotel, all rooms are modern, bright and spacious.

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Jugendgästehaus Gosauschmied Hotel

The Jugendgästehaus Gosauschmied Hotel is a medium sized hotel, all rooms are modern, bright and spacious.

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Après-ski

  • Ice skating: Bad Goisern / Bad Ischl
  • Shops/Cafés: Bad Goisern / Bad Ischl
  • Austrian bowling: Obertraun / Gmunden/Bad Goisern/ Bad Ischl
  • Swimming: Gosau/ Bad Ischl
  • Pizza night: Bad Goisern / Bad Ischl

We include a programme of free in-house evening entertainment at each of our hotels and centres in this area.

 


Transport

Friday departures. Journey time from Calais: 16 hours.

Coach

By air: Munich, transfer 2.5 hours.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Dedicated NST expert from day one
  • Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
  • Same-day quotes
  • Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
  • Straightforward planning - we handle the details
  • Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
  • Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
  • Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise

Whilst you're away

  • Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists
  • 24/7 helpline and support
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Free educational resources

On your return

  • Priority rebooking services
  • Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
  • You say, we act - we're committed to continuously improving our tours