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Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, St Anton am Arlberg beckons with its allure of picturesque landscapes and exhilarating winter adventures. Known affectionately as St Anton, this charming village boasts a prime location at an altitude of 1,304 metres, ensuring a snowy playground from late November to the early spring thaw.

With a staggering 306 kilometres of ski slopes at your disposal, St Anton stands as the epicentre of Austria's premier skiing region. From gentle blue runs to challenging black slopes, there's something for every skill level among the 88 ski lifts dotting the mountainside. Glide effortlessly through the snow-cloaked landscape aboard gondola lifts, cable cars, chairlifts, and rope tows, soaking in panoramic vistas along the way.

For culinary connoisseurs, St Anton offers a feast for the senses, with nine Gault-Millau restaurants serving up delectable delights. Indulge in a gastronomic journey amid cosy alpine atmospheres, or opt for a casual lunch at one of the many charming eateries scattered throughout the village.

Beyond the slopes, St Anton enchants with its outdoor offerings, including a refreshing outdoor swimming pool and exhilarating mountain bike trails. Embark on the legendary Der Weisse Ring skiing route, a 22-kilometre odyssey renowned for its awe-inspiring vistas and rustic mountain lodges. Meanwhile, experienced skiers can tackle the formidable Run of Fame, an 85-kilometre circuit traversing St Anton, Lech Zürs, and Warth-Schröcken, offering a thrilling blend of challenge and beauty.

For those craving off-piste adventures, St Anton unveils a world of exploration, from the gentle slopes of Bachseite to the adrenaline-pumping descents of Schöngraben and the exhilarating terrain of the Milk Run. With endless possibilities and breathtaking landscapes, St Anton invites you to discover the true essence of Alpine bliss, where every turn reveals a new thrill and every moment is infused with the magic of the mountains.

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Nestled in the Austrian Alps, St Anton is the resort of many skiers dreams (albeit very different from its French counterparts). Based around an old mountain village in Tyrol, it is positively bustling with life. The centre of everything St Anton is the buzzing high street known as the Dorfstrasse. This is where shops, restaurants and bars abound, and as is typical of Austria, the food is fantastic and everything is great value for money. Most of the village is still made up of timber and stone farmhouses dating back centuries. This might make things look old-school, but the ski facilities and the world-renowned nightlife have certainly kept up with the years. 

The main thing to keep in mind when planning your snow-filled adventures in St Anton is that the skiing here is not for beginners. There are some good slopes for first-timers in the quieter Nasserein, but intermediates and experts will have the most fun. They can ski not only St Anton but the whole of the Arlberg region (including Lech and Zurs) with the same lift pass. These resorts are connected by a world-class cableway known as the Flexenbahn so there’s no need for a bus unless you prefer it. 

St Anton also happens to be one of the snowiest areas in all of Europe, both in early December as well as at the end of the season which tends to last well into April. This means you have very good odds of finding fresh powder on the pistes most mornings. In addition to the impressive 304 kilometres of slopes, there are also 200 kilometres worth of off-piste skiing available in challenging and exciting terrain.

And for those who still haven’t had enough excitement at the end of the day, you’ll be happy to know that St Anton is the party capital of the ski world. This is where you’ll find some of the biggest and craziest après-ski experiences, mainly thanks to the iconic Mooserwirt and Krazy Kanguruh bars that have been around since the 1960s. The town is also filled with live music and DJs all night long, to keep you on your dancing feet until its time to hit the slopes again.