Bad Gastein school ski trip, Austria

Prior to evolving into a ski resort, the Austrian town of Bad Gastein was famous as a spa town (‘Bad’ = ‘Bath’). As a result is quite built up in comparison to other resorts, but it retains some beautiful historical architecture and you can still visit the spa.  

The skiing is excellent with most of the pistes on open slopes and with over 200km to explore there’s plenty of skiing and boarding for all abilities in your school group. This vast and varied ski area is covered by a single lift pass with the largest area accessible by lift and the rest connected by ski bus or your coach.

Our school accommodation is close to the Stubnerkogelbahn cable car which takes you to the summit station with magical views across the valley and across to Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner.

Why we recommend Bad Gastein for your school’s ski trip

• Massive ski area with something for everyone (including 70 km of beginners’ runs)
• Famous spa town
• World-famous Austrian resort

• Free place ratio of 1:8 for coach trips or 1:10 for air groups
• 6-day local ski pass, 6-day ski, boot and helmet hire
• 4 hours of ski lessons per day over 6 days
• Full board and lodging
• Dedicated Voyager School Rep to support your group throughout your stay
• Full programme of free evening entertainment at your accommodation
• Your choice of return travel - coach travel, with ferry crossing, applicable tolls and taxes included, or return flights and overseas transfers
• 24 hour emergency back-up service
• Comprehensive travel insurance including ski breakage
• Snow guarantee – if all lifts are closed, we’ll take you to the nearest resort so that you can still ski
• Discounted rates for group leaders bringing their family on the trip

Please note that ski activities are subject to change according to adverse weather conditions & operational requirements.

Extras to budget for:

• Meals on journeys
• School to airport transfers (if required)
• Visa charges, collective passports
• Extended lift passes (if applicable)
• Supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults

Snowboarding instructor ratios are lower and so a supplement of £50 pp is payable for snowboard groups. Snowboarding groups can only be accepted in exact groups of 8 of the same ability.