St. Johann in Tirol is a charming village located in the Austrian state of Tyrol, nestled between the majestic Kitzbüheler Horn and Wilder Kaiser mountain ranges. The St. Johann ski resort is one of Austria’s lower-altitude resorts, sitting at 640 m., with slopes reaching up to 1,604 meters.
St. Johann in Tyrol ski resort
The ski area boasts a total of 43-km wide, well prepared slopes that run from the top right down into the valley, framed by a beautiful panoramic view of Tyrol.
One of the main highlights is the FIS race piste rated black (expert) descending 1,000 vertical metres in just 3.5 kilometres. The highest point in the resort is on the Harschbichl at 1,604 metres above sea level and can be reached using three different cable cars. Snowboarders and freestyle skiers can explore the obstacles and jumps on the funslope near the Harschbichlbahn cable car, while children and beginners will find a number of easy pratice lifts that can be used free of charge.
St Johann is a fab place for families to learn. There’s an easy-to-reach nursery area by the bottom of the Harschbichl gondola, and kids-only slopes on the mountain filled with colourful characters and slaloms – not to mention an excellent ski school to get everyone sliding with style.
Intermediates - With wide trails that wind through woods and past timber-framed chalets, the skiing here’s as pretty as a picture. Most of the pistes are fairly long too – take the Harschbichl gondola up to the resort’s highest point, then rack up over 1,000m of decent as you swoosh back to the valley bottom.
The Penzingbahn lift, located on the Kitzbüheler Horn side of the ski area, provides access to some of the steeper and more challenging slopes in St. Johann. The most notable black slope in this area is a steep, narrow descent that offers a thrilling challenge for experienced skiers. The gradient and length of the run make it the most advanced terrain in St. Johann.