Visitor reviews for St Anton

• March 03, 2008
  M.Miller from CANADA
  

  I find it sort of amazing the amount of praise heaped on St. Anton. I basically found it to be a very bland and small town convincing itself it is something special, with some special prices. The mountain is average to above average but nothing outstanding. If you want exclusive, go to Zermatt or St.Moritz. If you really want to ride/ski go to Whistler or Vail or Jackson Hole. You want snow, go to Utah. The snow here is iffy especially in the lower half of the mountain. Considering it's reputation online, global warming must be killing this place. The runs are generally short with many narrow interconnecting paths. The lines at the lifts, even mid week, are fairly extensive. If you are coming here (and I haven't convinced you to go elsewhere already) don't stay anywhere special. You're likely to end up at a very average place with very extraordinary prices. The town is quite small and you're likely to run out of restaurants quickly in the standard 1 week booking. The town is more about a sort of low rent apres-ski with drunken Brits falling all over each other long into the morning. And who's to blame them when they've spent that much money for so little.

• January 19, 2008
  Ledger from HONG KONG
  

  I went here with my mummy, it was cold but me and mummy had lots of fun in the snow. One day we went on a sleigh ride and my mummy loved it. Next year me and mummy will be back to see miss gampen

• January 16, 2008
  Viv Brockdale from AFGHANISTAN
  

  I love snow. I would grade it a 3-4, but it might be a 4.

• January 11, 2008
  Andy from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Went to St Anton in Feb 2005 for a short break. Easy transfers make this a real opportunity to get some full days skiing without having to spend hours on the journey. Stayed at the Hotel Montana, small but good quality rooms, sauna for post skiing muscle relaxing.
  Nightlife was excellent, you can take it or leave it, nobody is under pressure in this resort. We had two nights on the lash and it was great, everyone was friendly and wanted to talk and drink until the early hours.
  Not recommended for beginners though, unless you are taking ski school lessons because they appear really good!
  Going back to St Anton later this month (Jan'08) and I can't wait!!

• December 18, 2007
  Jimbo from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  St Anton is a fantastic place to ski on all fronts.
  It's very friendly
  They understand the concept of queues
  The runs are varied and challenging - yet there are runs that are suitable for beginners (although the run down from Rendel can be very challenging for a beginner as it can get very crowded, has certain steep parts and can be icy at the end of the day)
  There are your usual collection of bars, some relaxing, some jazzy and lively and some absolutely mad (Krazy Kangaruh for example.)
  You must try the herbal drinks company on the main street(we called it World of Booze), a massive selection of wildy coloured drinks for your hip-flask.
  Just remember the limits on liquids in your hand baggage when flying otherwise you'll end up disappointed. The Tyrolean Fire Liquor is a must - 50% alcohol...and it tastes like Actifed ! If you mix it with Red Bull don't be surprised if 10 minutes later you can't feel your legs (or ski!).
  For those of you that fly / like flying ...you'll like the approach into Innsbruck. Like an express elevator / ride from Alton Towers as the airport is surrounded by very high mountains!
  The transfer from the airport is very quick - about an hour, so no long bus rides either !
  I will definately go back !

• February 06, 2007
  CONNOR STEWART from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  THIS PLACE ROCKS BEST SKIING EVA

• December 27, 2006
  p and i from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  little real snow,but plenty of skiing.
  Christof Bergan was a great instructor, good looking too!!!!!!
  Everyone very friendly and helpful especially Jasper at ski hire shop.
  Chalent Murr lovely.
  would go again 10/10

• December 13, 2006
  RAH RAH RAH from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  St Anton is DA NUTS!

• November 18, 2006
  Ben Bland from GREECE
  

  Firstly I am a Brit. that has decided to live in Greece, why not? it is hot and they have skiing believe it or not.
  OK, St Anton is what all the guide books say, difficult, challenging, an off piste paradise, however no one anywhere has mentioned the fact that the Austria power supply is carried through the Alberg pass. I found it a little strange skiing past the buzz and hum of huge pylons. One pylon actually straddles the piste. Zurs and Lech, which are also part of the Alberg region do not suffer from this ugly situation and the skiing over there is better unless you are searching for some of the best and most challenging mogal fields in Europe. I would definitely return to Alberg but probably not to St Anton. Maybe I am getting old and search for charm, character in a beautiful setting and not beer crazed Brits on the Piste surrounded by humming Pylons. If you are like me, still wanting to ski from 8.30 to 4.00 and powder hungry but relax in peaceful surroundings maybe you should consider Stuben.

• September 30, 2006
  Graham from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I went to St Anton in April 2006. Being someone who had only done 1 week skiing 2 years previously and my family were'nt that good either, we had a great time. The slopes are not that great for beginners but there are lots of small blues in the village which are pleasant and with the help of the excellent ski school, once you progress to some longer and more challenging blues, it's great. There are plenty of beautiful runs from Gampen and Galzig, (Steissenbach or Happy Valley.) Wonderful valleys that wind down the mountain. If you are a more accomplished skier it is a paradise. But the atmosphere is just great with the wonderful views across and down the valley. The mountain-side cafes and the village are proper Austrian with nice shops, bars and hotels. I will be back in the future in either winter or summer.

• March 14, 2006
  jc from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  St Anton is a top resort, however it is not for beginners or timid skiers. Most of the best runs are now ski routes not official pistes and the off-piste is better than anywhere I have been ( I haven't skied in Chamonix ). Downsides are that the main slopes are south facing so the lower slopes deteriorate quickly, there is only one blue piste (Steissbachtal) back to the village from the main skiing and as it is fairly narrow in places it quickly becomes overly crowded with ski clases etc and the lift queues can be a bit of a pain but then nowhere's perfect. It vies with Ischgl for the crown of best skiing party town though there are quieter spots in the area too. If you like skiing a visit to St Anton is a must.

• March 13, 2006
  stewart hall from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I've boarded and skiied loads of places in Europe and US over the last 19 years. This is the joint best resort (with Ishgl) because it has the best combination of features: Extent, challenging pistes that don't flatter your vanity (or bore you to tears), off-piste exploration at all grades, lovely scenery, seriously deep snow, characterful on-mountain huts with fine quality regional grub, a true hardcore skiing/boarding party-freak atmosphere - not you usual dreary hiphop and dance, but proper cheesy beery rock anthems and eurotrash madness (you won't believe how drunk you'll get and how nice everyone is). I scared the poo out of myself several times off-piste, crashed heavily 10 times per day doing stuff that's much too hard for me - brilliant.
  My body aches but my soul soars - St Anton rocks.

• March 12, 2006
  Skinny Paul from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Snow is sh*t, how childish sliding down a slope like a ten year old, I'd rather watch time team with my Nan, taaar! Bottle of Bud please, taaar!

• February 01, 2006
  from UNITED STATES
  

  Don't listen to the advice below about not being an expert. The resort is huge, and there are hundreds of trails without moguls. Just one of the roughly dozen trails that head down to the village has moguls.

• January 15, 2006
  Mark Bradley from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I love this place my bald head looks great on the slopes and i live at home with my mum and dad and i'm 40

• January 15, 2006
  Andrew Quarmby from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  If you're not that good a snowboarder, like me, you won't enjoy this resort due to the number of moguls. I often find myself sitting out runs and getting the lift down. But in truth I love this place for the beer especially the Krazy Kanguruh and sledging down on my board. Lech is an excellent day out as it's flat and I don't have to stop due to moguls. St Anton is a must though, I just love it!

• December 16, 2005
  BONNIE from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I went to St Anton in Janruary 2005 with a group of 18. The skiing was amazing but testing, not a beginners resort. The town is very pretty, with lots of shops and places to eat. Really recommend the long ski over to Lech (or you could get the bus from the top of the town). As for night life, it all starts at the Krazy Kanguruh around 4pm for lots of dancing on tables in your ski boots, also make sure you have your best underware on cause it's abit of a craze to get your kit off. Then around 7 pm you have to battle your way down the slopes, normally picking up the wrong skis or at least parting with them as you roll down the slopes like a big snowball. Partying goes on down in the town until the early hours of the morning in numbers of bars and clubs. I really enjoyed the whole experience and would recommend it to anybody up for a good time. I will definitely return in the near future.

• December 16, 2005
  Brandonia from CANADA
  

  Yeah I skied St. Anton. One of the greatest most fun loving boozy resorts in the Alps. Probably the most boozy really. I'll recommend it, because I personally think it's sweet. The snow is high up; the town is nice; there's lots of expert terrain; and there plenty of wild cancun bars that maybe you can pick up a girl at. I'd go if i were you.

• December 12, 2005
  Nick from SOUTH AFRICA
  

  I have skied all the "BIG ONES" such as Val d Isere,Tignes,Courchevel,Selva etc etc and i am heading back to St Anton for the 3rd year in a row.No more chasing the ultimate resort that has it all......We have found it.Snow record ,ease of transfer,atmosphere,lift system,attractive village and testing slopes.The French monstrosities have been ruled out forever from our group of avid skiers and we have decided to return to St Anton as it has it all.

• December 05, 2005
  Matt G from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Going back to St Anton this year for a second time - first three years back in terrific snow. Has been the best resort I have been to, outclassing Three Valleys, Verbier (only just because of Mt Fort) and Val d'Isere (easily). Was going to try a different resort this year, but the pull of St Anton too great and we didn't even get chance to ski the Valluga bowl due to avalanche risk last time!
  France may have bigger resorts, but they ain't nearly as charming. But beginners should steer clear - come here if you get the bug...

• March 15, 2005
  paul hanson from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  This is genuinely a very good resort. In fact the best I have been to. I have boarded in over 20 resorts in france italy canada switzerland and austria, so this isn't the usual post holiday excitement which underpins most reviews.

  It is not a beginners resort and there are no long cruising pistes to rest your legs. You will find that it will expose the defincies in your technique quite quickly as your legs begin to burn. There is not to much piste bashing going on so instead of the courdroy you get in france its more akin to a canadian resort. Quick to mogul and demanding on your edges.

  Lifts are good and there is very extensive off piste including 180kms of unpisted trails aswell. I took a lesson with the advanced snowboard school for the first time in a long while. I was impressed with the instruction I got and they manged to move my technique along significantly. We spent a most of our time off piste and learnt a good deal about moving safely as a group,using avalanche transceivers and techniques for turning in powder. (not the usual weight on the back foot surfer style which has served me for so long).

  Apres ski is beery and typically austrian. lots of dancing in ski boots and awful german techno. Also you have Lech, Zurs, St christoph, Sonnenkopf along the valley.

  If your tired of open bowl resorts in france then St Anton may well inspire you.
  

• December 23, 2004
  Jimbo Grey from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I spent a season in this fantastic resort and have been back every year since. It is uncomparable to other Euro resorts. Amazing snow record, fantastic terrain, some fine lagers and some superb disco dancing and a major factor is the friendly, welcoming locals.

• November 05, 2004
  lee norton from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  overall i think this is the best place to go in europe, it has the whole package. from excellent off piste, to the 260kms marked pistes to the unrivalled apres scene, gotta mention the krazy kanguruh and mooserwirt, u have to see to believe!!
  I would say the only thing it is lacking is a descent live band, personally i think they should try and get some swedish bands, they know how to rock in the snow!
  anyway cant wait to go back next year
  l8rs
  if anybody has any queries about the resort dont hesitate to get in contact
  l8rs

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  John Parker from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Being a good skier and having skied all the top resorts, from my vast experience and good knowledge I would rate St Anton very high on my 1-10 scale. All things being considered including cost, ski area and other miscellaneous factors I use to rate a resort, St Anton gets a 8.824 rating, calculated using my own formula. It would have scored more using my methods if St Anton was approx 100m +/- 10 metres higher in altitude, then using my formula to rate resorts it would be 9.432. In summary a 10 ten resort in Europe.