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Bad Gastein vs Stubai Glacier

Stubai Glacier excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Bad Gastein offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Bad Gastein leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Stubai Glacier

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Stubai Glacier

189.4" average season

Best Terrain
Bad Gastein

5,249' of vertical

Best Value
Bad Gastein

$60 day pass

Easiest Access
Stubai Glacier

1h from INN

Best Village Vibe
Bad Gastein

Pleasant base area

Bad Gastein
Salzburg, Austria
$$Independent
Stubai Glacier
Tyrol, Austria
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.0
8.0
Walkability
7.0
8.5
Village Vibe
7.5
7.5

Mountain

Vertical
5,249'
4,921'
Skiable Area
2,471 ac
1,680 ac
Green Runs
15%
20%
Trails
81
36
Lifts
18
26

Getting There

Airport
SZG
INN
Drive Time
1.5h
1h
Road Ease
7.0
7.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$60
$62
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Bad Gastein

154.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

86.6" total

56%

Stubai Glacier

189.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

118.2" total

62%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
189"95"0"
Bad Gastein
Stubai Glacier

Key Insights

Stubai Glacier excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Bad Gastein offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Stubai Glacier's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Bad Gastein's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Stubai Glacier's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Bad Gastein's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Bad Gastein offers more terrain variety (2,471 acres vs 1,680 acres)

Best For

Bad Gastein

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Stubai Glacier

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing