CESTA GRAND sits in a peaceful riverside spot in Badbruck, in the Gastein Valley. A short drive away from the centre of the resort, this is a great choice if you prefer a more relaxing après experience to the party scene. That said, when it’s time to ski, getting to the Stubnerkogelbahn lift is super simple – the ski bus takes about 15 minutes and stops right on your doorstep.

After hanging up your skis for the day, perhaps head for a dip in the pool or put your feet up and unwind in the hotel’s sauna. Then what better way to dry off than by settling down fireside in the lounge with a hot chocolate.

A hot and cold breakfast buffet will keep you energised on the slopes and in the afternoons there’s complimentary tea and cake. In the evenings, you can look forward to 4-course meals or a buffet.

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There’s 198km of top-notch intermediate terrain in the Gasteinertal area. Explore tree-lined valley runs, head higher up for wide-open pistes and work those thigh muscles on long descents, like the 10.5km red from the Hohe Scharte summit. Here on your first ski trip? Get going on the nursery slopes by the gondola, before tackling the nearby blues.

People came to Bad Gastein for the thermal springs long before the ski lifts were built, and the place is packed with spa town charm. Surrounded by snow-covered pines, a deep gorge runs through the middle of town and elegant, Viennese buildings dot the streets. There’s a bustling atmosphere, with everything from cocktail bars to traditional Tyrolean taverns. And as for accommodation, expect high-quality hotels with spacious bedrooms, rather than chalet-style guesthouses.

If you like to mix slope time with spa time, Bad Gastein’s hard to beat – but there’s more to the place than saunas and steam rooms. Whizz over the gorge on a giant zipline and grab your ice picks to scale a frozen waterfall. Over at the rink, you can try ice stock – Austria’s take on curling.

Meals:

hot and cold breakfast buffet

4-course evening meal or buffet including salad and cheese buffets

a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian main course

free après-ski cakes available some afternoons

CESTA GRAND Akitvhotel &#038; SPA

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CESTA GRAND Akitvhotel & SPA