THE AUSTRIA EXPERIENCE EASTER 2024

Recommended Level

Beginner - Advanced

  • Not for First Timers

Trip Type

Hosted by The Ride Side

TRIP DATES

30 Mar 2024 - 6 Apr 2024

Pricing

From S$2,290

NEW DESTINATION: SÖLDEN, AUSTRIA

Australia? Nope, AUSTRIA in Europe! Come explore the Austrian Alps with The Ride Side on a fully hosted trip with likeminded travellers seeking new lines and adventure!

A fully hosted ski & snowboard travel adventure designed for intermediate and advanced riders – come as strangers and leave as friends!

WHERE IS AUSTRIA? Situated a 3 hour drive away from Switzerland, think the Swiss Alps but on a budget! The Austrian Alps offer the same magnificent views, the same incredibly wide and open runs, and equally awesome Austrian Hospitality. If you’ve always wanted to explore ski resorts off the beaten path, join us in Austria this Easter as we show you some of the best runs and the best spots in town!

To fully enjoy this trip, you will need to be of an intermediate- advanced riding ability, comfortable turning on red slopes and navigating flat areas. Explore not just the slopes, the terrain park but also riding through a moutain glacier and ending it with a meal 3,000m above sea level.

WELCOME TO SÖLDEN: OUR FAVORITE IN THE AUSTRIAN ALPS

MEET YOUR HOSTS FOR THE WEEK

What's a new destination for The Ride Side without us pulling out the stops? Meet your hosts for the week in Austria, our experienced all-star team to take care of A-Z for you.
Alex Hsu
Terry Tan
Ben Yeo
Daphne Goh

Hosted Daily Mountain Orientation

Explore the Austrian Alps with The Ride Side

With our team of hosts tracking daily weather conditions, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we decide on the best locations for the day.

Unfamiliar with Austria’s varied terrain? Our team of hosts will head out with the group each morning to explore the slopes, advise suitable runs for your skill level, and show you our favourite secret spots that will leave you falling in love with the Austrian Alps.

On a daily basis, we will be split the group up according to skill level, ensuring that you find people at your skill level to shred and push your boundaries with, led by our hosts giving tips and tricks, daily!

If you are still fairly new to the mountains, our hosts will be with you daily to ensure you feel safe & reassured at all times on the mountains and never get left behind.  Avoid making the painful mistakes of getting lost or taking runs too difficult for your ability.

Daily Hosted Riding

  • Daily Half-day Mountain Orientation sessions in the mornings
  • Explore Solden's slopes and glacier runs with us
  • Visit external ski resorts such as Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
  • Push your boundaries with our star team of hosts
  • Get the chance to try the freestyle terrain park in the afternoons
  • Let us handle the logistics, you enjoy the ride with riders at your skill level (or higher!)

Pre-requisites

  • To fully enjoy yourself on this trip, we recommend a minimum ability level of making S-turns comfortably on red terrain and navigating flat areas
  • Comfortable turning on beginner terrain and steeper will enable you to fully explore the area. There will be flat areas too.
  • Strictly 18 years old and above
  • Snowboarders and skiiers are both welcomed!
  • Solo travellers, couples, groups of friends all welcomed!

YOU ALWAYS DISCOVER MORE WITH THE RIDE SIDE

WE'RE NOT JUST GROWING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2015, WE'RE HERE TO ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE AND THE RIDING ABILITY OF EVERYONE IN IT

Get shown around the mountains by our team of hosts

  • Learn to read the terrain map, understand your limits and how to push yourself to ride better
  • Host led daily with logistics settled for you, so you only see the best of the slopes
  • Explore all resorts safely and never get left behind

Find people at your level to ride with

  • No more riding alone or being unsure of where to go!
  • Get tips at the park, learn to hit the boxes and kickers with the help of our hosts
  • Get tips on how to improve your carving and powder riding

Convenient, Social and Unforgettable

  • Trip logistics settled for you the moment you reach Zurich International Airport in a private shuttle taking you directly to Austria. Don't have to worry about navigating the train system!
  • Convenient location in a ski-in ski-out accommodation, with walking access to restaurants and bars too!
  • Shared, social living concept to build friendships with likeminded skiers and riders!

MOUNTAINS YOU WILL EXPLORE IN ONE WEEK WITH THE RIDE SIDE

We rode with the locals and got shown the secret spots that tourists will never find. We want to show you the amazing sights that we have experienced and invite you along this journey with us. Ready to explore Austria? Read on!

01

Sölden Ski Area

Our home base in Austria with direct access from our accommodation with the Giggijoch ropeway! Here, beginner terrain is aplenty for you to warm up your snow legs, cruise down easy and wide runs, as well as explore 144KM of slopes that are 3,000m above sea level, and a beginner friendly terrain park.

02

Gaislachkogl

At 3,048m above sea level, this ski area in Solden offers not just the rides, but here is where you will find IceQ - a culinary experience in the mountains with their own special blend of red wine that you won't be able to find anywhere else (trust us, we tried to). Located on top of the mountain is the James Bond 007 Experience Museum, with free entry included with your ski pass.

03

Glacier Ski Area

Sölden’s glacier makes a unique experience in every season: from autumn to spring you can ski on the wide and snow-sure slopes of Rettenbach & Tiefenbach Glaciers. The two glacier ski mountains, which extend between 2675 meters and 3250 meters above sea level and comprise 34.5 slope kilometers, are connected by a spectacular ski tunnel. Here is where you will find the Austria's longest top to bottom ski run at 15KM.

04

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Just a 15 minutes bus ride away from our home base of Solden is the snow-surest ski area of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. Sitting at 1,800-3,000m above sea level, with 112KM of wide open runs across all skill levels - take it easy or challenge your hosts to the steepest runs in the valley!

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

The Best Of Solden, Austria

  • Day trip to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Explore more of the Austrian alps with a group of riders with logistics settled for you! Challenge the hosts to the steepest run in the valley, conquer the infamous mogul run or cruise along 100+ KM of slopes to your heart's content

  • 3 Ski Areas in Solden

Explore over 144KM of slopes in the main ski area of Solden, with direct access via the Gigijochbahn, located just outside our accommodation! Get the chance to ski or snowboard through the glaciers and practice your freestyle chops at the beginner friendly terrain park!

  • Convenience and planing all done for you

The best part of our trips? You can leave the ski logistics to us! Convenience is part of our name, with everything planned out and thought out for you. Upon arriving at Zurich International Airport (direct flights available from Singapore), there will be a private bus waiting for you to take the group directly to our accommodation in Solden, Austria! Don't need to fret over the train system, missing your trains or lugging your bags around. Round trip airport transfers will also be available back to Zurich International Airport on Day 8 of your trip!

  • Flexible 5 Day Lift Pass

Skiing and snowboarding can be serious business, so take your time and ride at your own pace with a flexible 5 day lift pass that allows you to take breaks in between days if you need the rest! Lift pass validity will begin from the date of your first tap in, and will be valid for 5 out of 7 days after. Can be used at both Solden and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski areas.

  • Meet likeminded riders of similar skill levels

If you're used to riding solo, or stuck on the bunny slopes with your friends, here's a better way to spend a skiing and snowboarding holiday with more mileage on riding, and even find people at your level to explore and improve with! Safety in numbers, and exploring solo can be dangerous - but not with The Ride Side! Our team of hosts will also be with you to show you around the mountains and pick you runs for your level, so you can ride with ease!

  • Free & Easy Day during the week!

If you're tired from all the fun riding, there will be a free and easy day during the middle of the week for you to rest up, explore the town area or even road trips to other scenic spots in Austria! For everyone else, the slopes are still waiting for you, and you are free to explore your favorite runs or try to nail your freestyle tricks in the terrain park!

ACCOMODATION HIGHLIGHTS

SKI IN AND OUT IN SOLDEN

Ski in and ski out accommodation

Your accommodation in Austria will be right at the bottom of the Gigijoch gondola station, walking distance from restaurants and bars in the town area! Private and shared rooms and apartments are available for the week.

Shared bathrooms

All apartments come with shared bathrooms and separate toilets within the apartments. Private apartments for 2 people come with 1 bathroom and toilet split

Shared kitchen and living rooms

Shared living and kitchen spaces within each apartment, equipped with dishwasher, cooking hob and kitchen necessities. Groceries and condiments are not included.
Breakfast is available to order from the reception upon arrival at an additional fee.

8D7N INTHE AUSTRIAN ALPS

From S$2,290

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Slots are available on a first come first serve basis! Rates depend on which accommodation option you choose. Please scroll down to view options.  Rooms are shared, mix-gender by default, and we will endeavour to group you up in same-gender rooms based on availability and bookings.

 

8D7N Package Inclusions

7 nights in ski-in ski-out apartments

5 Day Non-consecutive lift pass

2 way private airport transfers via Zurich International Airport

5 x Half Day Mountain Orientation by The Ride Side

External resort: Day trip to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

10% off TRIFECTA credit packs and season passes

Optional: lunch at IceQ (fees not included)

Free Daily Access to the Sauna

Hosting Inclusions

4 Half Day Mountain Orientation in Solden Ski Area

1 Half Day Guiding in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Terrain Park introduction

1 Free & Easy day in Solden

Exclusions :

  • Flights
  • Meals and personal expenses
  • Travel Insurance

Need Rental Gear?

Option to book your gear rentals and/or additional lessons will be provided to you after your booking. Feel free to get in touch with us if you require any advice with these reservations.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

CHOOSE FROM PRIVATE OR SHARED APARTMENTS

DOUBLE BED IN PRIVATE APARTMENT FOR 2 PEOPLE

$2,490/ PERSON

OPTION TO INCLUDE A SOFA BED FOR A 3RD PERSON: ADDITIONAL $1,690

OPTION TO UPGRADE TO AN APARTMENT FOR 1 PERSON: PRICE FOR 2 PEOPLE

SINGLE BED IN SHARED APARTMENT

$2,490/ PERSON

SINGLE BED IN SHARED APARTMENT FOR 8 PEOPLE

BUNK BED IN SHARED APARTMENT

$2,290/ PERSON

BUNK BED IN TWIN SHARE ROOM, IN APARTMENT FOR 4 PEOPLE

AUSTRIA 2024: EASTER WEEK AVAILABILITY
DOUBLE BED IN PRIVATE APARTMENT
1 APARTMENT LEFT
SINGLE BED IN SHARED APARTMENT
8 SLOTS LEFT
BUNK BED IN SHARED APARTMENT
1 SLOT LEFT

Itinerary & Trip Logistics

12PM: Please make your way to Zurich International Airport by 30 March 2024. The private bus departs at 12PM from the airport to Austria. If you are unable to make this timing, you will be required to make your own arrangements!

Shuttle durationL approx. 3.5 hours

Flight recommendation: to arrive at Zurich Airport by 10AM.

As Austria and Switzerland are both in the Schengen Area of Europe, you will not be required to clear immigration to enter Austria, only for entry to Switzerland at Zurich Airport.

4PM: Check into your apartments!

5PM: rental fitting for those who need equipment

6PM: Welcome dinner and briefing for the week by our team of hosts!

NEW EUROPE DESTINATION THIS WINTER

New Memories, New Lines,
The Ride Side Way

Riding Focused Experience with team of experienced hosts

Experience The Ride Side difference with a team of dedicated travel hosts showing you around on and off the slopes. Leave the logistics, driving, planning, logistics and tough parts to us – you don’t have to figure anything out. Trusted and loved by thousands of travellers since 2015! Come experience the convenience, stoke and expertise we offer on the slopes!

Wonder why people come back time and again since 2015? Experience The Ride Side's snowboarding & skiing hospitality for yourself. Meet kindred individuals and form friendships that last a lifetime.

You’ll ride, eat, drink, and hang out with these newfound companions through the week, forging friendships that will last a lifetime alongside these like-minded travellers. After all, everyone here shares a common goal: to create unforgettable memories on the mountain.

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