Average rating Ski the Alps!

Leave the UK in the morning and be on the slopes in the afternoon – if you’re after a ski or snowboarding holiday where all the fiddly bits are done for you, this is just the thing. With great accommodation and friendly hosts, there's no better place to come and ski the Alps!

Snow-capped peaks, rolling meadows and piercing blue skies (if the weather’s on your side) – skiing and snowboarding destinations don’t come much better than this. The Tyrol area of Austria is dominated by the Alps, so the scenery’s nothing short of breathtaking.

Just two minutes from Scheffau and five from Ellmau, your base camp – a farm with apartments – makes a great home-from-home for ski and snowboarding holidays. Your hosts – Manu, a qualified ski instructor, and Keith a mountain bike guide and a dab hand at navigating his way around the area – pull out all the stops when it comes to crafting your perfect holiday. They’ll organize all the fiddly bits like ski passes, sort out your kind of restaurant, or even something with an edge – like paragliding, ballooning or tubing. Or, if you’re the sort of person who wants to head out into the white powder solo, feel free!

Whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned pro, Manu and Keith will make sure you’re looked after. Past guests have highly rated their hospitality so if you’re looking for a warm and welcoming place to stay this is ideal. The real beauty about the Up and Downhill setup is that it’s up to you how involved you want to be. Manu’s a qualified ski instructor so if you need her expertise make sure you book ahead, but if you’re happy going it alone then that’s fine too.

Getting there

Ellmau is close (between 45minutes to an hour and a half) to three airports – Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich. Make your own way there, or ask Manu and Keith to help with transfers.

Price includes

Bed and breakfast plus as much or as little extra help as you want. Help with airport transfers, or organising ski passes – Up and Downhill sort the stuff you don’t have time to. Price depends on what you need.

Lunch and evening meals are not included – but Manu and Keith will happily point you in the right direction for the best restaurants. Alternatively, you can cook up your own feasts – two bedrooms have separate kitchen areas and the holiday flat has a kitchen.

Price details

Prices start at 26 Euros per person per night for bed and breakfast accommodation.

Available

Dec—Mar

Typical Duration

1 week

Comfort level

Reasonably comfortable (Inns, B&Bs, luxury camping etc.)

Experience required

A reasonable interest is all that is needed

1. Just came back from a short skiing break with friends which Keith at "upanddownhill" helped us organise. Couldn't have been better! Keith and his wife were the perfect hosts which such a fantastic knowledge of the area. The skiing was amazing, the accommodation just what we wanted and the hospitality great. I would recommend this to anyone - take a look at his website!!

   RachelPhillips reviewing Ski the Alps!

2. You've got to hand it to Keith and the family! A most comfortable & welcoming stay that was proffesional and freidly, especially for the newbies in our group. Great accomodation in beautiful surroundings. Slopes to satisfy the ealierest beginners and the more seasoned skiers makes Ellmau the perfect spot for a mixed group. Thanks Keith & Manu for a very memorable stay!!

   stevematthews reviewing Ski the Alps!