From S$2,290
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.
The Austrian Alps are coming alive with beats this April! Up the notch with the ultimate way to do apres-ski right in the heart of the Austrian Alps! The Electric Mountain Festival is here to provide the ultimate remix of skiing fun, dance music and culinary delights for entire five days from 8-12 April 2024.
Your lift pass for the week gives you FREE ACCESS to the festival grounds! So ride to your heart’s content, then head over the the festival to end you day with an epic apres-ski party ON the mountains. The is apres-ski, in a major way!
Does this mean less riding time for you during the week? Absolutely not! Ski slopes are open as pr usual. Unless you’re hungover or you choose to party and not ride!
Though the festival’s from 8-12 April, we start riding from 7-12 April!
*Performances are subjected to change and set timings are at the sole discretion of the festival organisers!
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.
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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
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!
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!
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.
Access to the Electric Mountain Festival is included!
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!
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! Or, head back to the Festival Grounds to dance the day away!
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!
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.
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 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.
From S$2,290
LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE
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.
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.
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
Hotel breakfast is included for this option
Maximum of 2 people per room
No kitchen or living room spaces
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!
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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