St Anton Ski Holidays
Thinking of St Anton?
Part of Austria’s vast Ski Arlberg area, St Anton is a resort for people who like to ski hard and party harder.
Expect to find great snow, endless kilometres of both groomed and off-piste slopes, and one of the most renowned après scenes in the Alps.
Sounds good? Find great deals and savings on package and non package ski holidays to St Anton by booking through igluski.com.
Resort Statistics

Level | Rating | Runs |
---|---|---|
Beginners | 130 | |
Intermediates | 123 | |
Advanced | 51 | |
Snowboarders | ||
Total Runs | 304 |
- Off piste
- Non-skiers
- Groups
Resort Altitude | 1304m |
Highest Lift | 2811m |
Total Piste | 305km |
Longest Run | 9km |
Directions of Slopes | N,S,E,W |
Uphill Capacity | 144577 |
Total Lifts | 88 |
Gondolas/Cable cars | 15 |
Chairlifts | 45 |
Drag Lifts | 28 |
Snow Parks | 1 |
St Anton ski resort: Everything you need to know
St Anton is a founding member of the Best of the Alps, a quality association of the mountain range’s 13 “most remarkable destinations”.
What does that mean for visitors? It means that it’s one of those ski resorts that has it all: world-class skiing, top notch infrastructure, gorgeous scenery, and quality après.
Skiers will find plenty to challenge and excite them across its 300km of marked slopes and 200km of off-piste terrain, which is particularly well-suited to intermediates and experts. What’s more, the expansive Arlberg ski area - which includes St Christoph, Stuben, Lech, Zürs, Warth and Schröcken - is serviced by 85 state-of-the-art lifts, so it’s a breeze to get around.
And there’s as much to enjoy off the slopes as there is on them. In addition to that famous après, there are more than 70 restaurants, as well as dozens of alternative activities both on the mountain and in the town.
Top reasons to go to St Anton
Here's why we think you should head to St Anton this winter.
Loads of terrain: With 500km of slopes to explore across the Ski Arlberg area, there’s always a new piste to conquer and a new challenge to discover.
The apres: Shots, steins, table dancing and live music, you can find après to suit all tastes in St Anton.
Great for intermediates: If you’re a confident intermediate skier, there are fewer resorts better equipped to help you refine your skills and progress onto bigger, better things.
Its picturesque: Jagged, snow-capped peaks, frosted pines, and traditional wood-clad chalets make St Anton a quintessential Tyrolean-Alpine resort.
Non-skiing activities: For non-skiers, there’s also plenty to do, including bowling, climbing, the spa, swimming, and the leisure centre.
Off-piste: Not many resorts are as well known for their powder as they are for their pistes, but St Anton is - freeriders will be in heaven. Book a guide to stay safe and really make the most of it.
Easy to get around: There's no need for a car in St Anton - there's a regular bus service that'll take you to the ski lifts or to other local ski areas. There's also a train station!
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If you need even more reasons to choose St Anton, make sure to check out our guide on all the reasons why St Anton is such a great ski resort!
What is the accommodation like in St Anton?
St Anton has accommodation for all budgets and requirements, from family friendly hotels to big group bases.
Whether there are 8 or 38 of you, St Anton has a truly fantastic range of chalets available to stay in, starting from around £600 per person and going up to £1,400 per person* for the week.
You’ll also find many traditionally Austrian hotels in St Anton, including great value bed and breakfasts, luxury hotels, and everything in between.
*Prices used for demonstration purposes and subject to change
St Anton apres-ski
St Anton is all about the après.
From the moment the Mooserwit starts playing The Final Countdown - as it has done at 3.30pm every day since 1986 - the party is on, and you can expect several hours of Europop, Jaeger shots, and burly waiters carrying trays of up to 30 beers at a time.
But that’s just one of many fantastic après bars in St Anton.
The mountainside Krazy Kanguruh, which is owned by world slalom champion Mario Matt, lays claim to being the oldest après ski bar in the resort, and offers DJs, dancing, and drinking on its terrace until 8pm. And right next door is Taps, another après bar offering more of the same. Or if live bands are more your thing, try Heustadl, Murrmel Bar, or Fanghouse.
There are so many great post-ski waiting holes in the resort that you’re sure to find one to match your vibe any night of the week. Expect to pay around € 7.90 for a pint.
On-piste and off-the-piste activities in St Anton
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or you’re just looking for a way to relax after a big day on the mountain, there are loads of activities to do in St Anton.
Those looking for relaxation should make a beeline for the Arlberg WellCom, which offers a connected indoor-outdoor pool, with a waterfall, whirlpool, and counter-current system - all with a glorious view of the mountains. Round off your wellness session with a massage or a visit to the Finnish sauna.
If you’re feeling more active, there’s a massive indoor climbing centre, as well as a trampoline park, ten pin bowling, tennis and squash, at the arl.park centre. Or you could get a group together and tackle the Arlberg Escapes escape room.
And thrill-seekers have no end of alternative ways to enjoy all the mountain has to offer, including winter climbing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, paragliding, snowshoeing, and horse sleigh riding.
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Discover some St Anton bucket list essentials in our guide to the top ten things to do in St Anton.
Skiing in St Anton
St Anton’s 300km of groomed and 200km of off-piste terrain is known as much for its quality as it is for its difficulty.
Steeper gradients, tricky conditions, and more than half of its runs being red or black make it a dream destination for intermediate and advanced skiers, but less suitable for beginners.
And you can forget about conventional piste grading - consider the blues as reds and the reds as blacks when you’re plotting your routes and you should be well prepared for St Anton’s unique flavour of skiing.
What makes St Anton a good place to ski?
Some say St Anton is one of the best resorts in the world for seasoned skiers, and it’s hard to disagree.
Those seeking challenges will find them in plentiful supply, with many thrilling blacks and exhilarating reds that will really test your mettle.
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These are the top 5 runs that you need to try and conquer when you're out in St Anton (subject to ability).
Highlights include the Kandahar, a mogul marathon; the Fang, a black that hosts World Cup races; and the Lange Zug, which, with an 80% gradient at its gnarliest section, is considered to be one of the steepest groomed ski runs in the world.
If you’re a more intermediate level skier, you’ll love the long run from Schindler Spitzer down to Alpe Rauz or the interlinked reds and blues from Schindlergratbahn chairlift to Stuben.
St Anton’s ultimate test is to complete the Run of Fame in a single day, a leg burning 85km journey from St Anton/Rendl via Stuben, Zürs, Lech and Schröcken to Warth and back.
However, where the resort really shines is in its off-piste offering, with 200km of ungroomed slopes at the disposal of freeriders. The north face of Valluga, in particular, is powder heaven, but can only be accessed if you’re with a qualified guide.
If you’re less experienced at off-piste, try the backside of Bachseite or the Milk Run on the Rendl mountain for great open fields of powder. We’d recommend booking an instructor to make the most of the freeriding in St Anton.
Is St Anton snow sure?
At 1,304m, St Anton isn’t especially high, but it manages to be one of Austria’s most snow sure resorts thanks to its higher altitude runs (max 2,811m) and spectacular snow record.
The 2023/24 season is a prime example, with more than 60cm of the white stuff on its lower slopes and upwards of 300cm on its upper slopes for nearly every month between December and March.
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Thinking of booking a late season ski holiday? Good news! Thanks to its snow surety, St Anton is one of the best resorts to ski in April and over the Easter holidays.
Is St Anton suitable for beginners?
If you’re a beginner, you can still enjoy a fun week in St Anton.
You just need to plan ahead by finding routes around the mountain that avoid the hardest sections - though that, in itself, can be a challenge. Absolute beginners should stick to the nursery slopes around Nasserein, which you can gain full access to with a lower cost beginner pass.
Progressing can be an issue, as the learning curve is, quite literally, steep. Try the Gampen area (which can be reached via the Nasserein gondola) or the upper slopes of the Rendl area, both of which offer relatively gentle skiing.
In terms of specific beginner-friendly runs, blue no.36 from the top of the Kapall is a cruisy delight, with great mountain views, and blue 17, is a wide, long, uninterrupted run down from the Anenmahder chair all the way to Stuben.
Make sure to check out our guide on beginner skiing in Anton for more information,
Top tip:
If you're worried you'll find the terrain in St Anton challenging. Consider staying in St Christoph instead. It's 15 minute by bus to the beginner-friendly ski area of Lech and 15 minutes by bus to the crazy après of St Anton, giving you the best of both worlds.
Family skiing in St Anton
Despite the advanced nature of the terrain, St Anton can still be an idyllic ski getaway for families.
Younger children who are learning for the first time will be more than happy with the nursery slopes, and parents, provided they are relatively experienced, can leave their kids in the hands of one of the many superb ski schools while they explore the mountain.
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Thanks to its reliable snow, Christmas markets and festive calendar, St Anton is our top resort for a Christmas ski holiday in Austria. Why not see which other resorts made the list?
Skiing between St Anton and Lech
You can ski from St Anton to Lech.
The easiest route is to ski down from Schindler Spitze to the valley station of Flexenbahn, and then to take the gondola from there to Lech-Zurs.
If you're wondering at this point which resort is best, you'll find St Anton is better for intermediate and expert skiers, whereas, because it has generally gentler pistes, Lech is better for beginners. Although Lech does tend to come in a bit pricier!
How do you get to St Anton?
The nearest airport to St Anton is Innsbruck, which is around 1 hour and 15 minutes away by road.
For rail users, catch the regular route F bus that travels between Innsbruck airport and Innsbruck Hbf train station. It’s then an hour and 12 minutes from there.
St Anton SKI PASS PRICES
The prices for the St Anton Ski Arlberg lift pass, for the Winter 24/25 ski season can be found below.
Number of days | Adult price | Child price | Senior price |
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6 | €433.00 | €262.00 | €375.00 |
4 | €304.00 | €191.00 | €266.00 |
3 | €237.00 | €150.00 | €213.00 |
Prices are normally based on a full area lift pass and child ages vary by resort. The above are guides, so please call one of the Iglu team for prices for your holiday.
St Anton Reviews
Great location, family run friendly hotel close to chairlift with ski depot at bottom so no lugging skis and boots around. Great off piste and usually plenty of sun. Excellent pistes and pit stops all over the mountain. Brilliant ski school which also offers guiding off piste.
Apres Ski: 5/5
Dominic Land
We spent Christmas in St Anton and really lucked out with the snow. There was so much powder and the skiing was immense! I would say the resort is primarily red/black pistes so might not be ideal for beginners. The resort is really pretty and charming, and the aprés is hard to beat. It doesn't get much more fun than ending a day of epic skiing by dancing on the tables of Mooserwirt with a stein of beer!
Apres Ski: 5/5
Esther
Iglu Staff