However, there is neither the shadow of the notorious Courchevel Snobism and the place of the town of the place of the town pathos. Each - regardless of the thickness of the wallet and social status - feels like at home. Both at home - and yet on freedom, beyond all sorts of frames and borders.
Ski Ishgl is relatively young and, no doubt, the most fashionable resort of Austria. The first lift here appeared only in 1963, so the town is distinguished by a very successful modern layout and thoughtful ski infrastructure. A little later, an idea of integrated area development arose. As a result, in 1978, a new ski region was formed - Silvretta Arena, which includes in addition to the town of Ishgl Swiss sampanenene and small resorts of Zee, Capple and Galtur. To date, in Ishgle, there is one of the most famous zones of skiing, where, without taking a skis, you can drive around all the routes, get to any slopes of Silvretta, including Swiss. An interesting feature of the resort is underground escalators, with which some hotels are directly connected with the lifts. All this creates a feeling of comfort and liberty - when no technical troubles are able to prevent you from enjoying the magnificent snowy space and subordinate it to yourself.
For professionals, there are a variety of black descents. Excellent prospects Ishgl opens the carvergists, and fans of virgin. Photo: Austrian tourism office.
It is not difficult to get here: Direct flight Air Berlin to Munich, then - by bus along the picturesque alpine mountains and stony landscapes. The valley of the Paznown is one of the snowfasts in Austria, besides, the relief features of this zone are such that almost ninety percent of all the tracks are located at an altitude of more than two thousand meters, which significantly extends the Skania season (here it stretches from mid-November as well as mid-April) . Of course, Ishgl is one of the best places in Europe for mountain ski lovers and snowboarding of all levels of preparation. It is suitable for both beginner or uncertainly riding skiers thanks to many simple and qualitatively trained trails. And for professionals here will have a variety of black descents. Excellent features of Ishgl offers carvergists and fans of virgin. The tracks are descended right in the village, which is very important for many lovers of ski-in and ski out.
Experienced skiers especially appreciate the fact that in Ishgle there are practically no queues on the lifts. The main zone of riding is a wide and spacious plateau of Hidalp, where three lifts go from the center of the resort itself. Here is the famous Snow-Fan Park Boarder's Paradise, officially recognized as one of the best in Europe (Haphpipe, springboard and other types of obstacles - only more than thirty).
Every year more tourists from Russia are becoming more and more tourists from Russia, so Russian-speaking instructors have already appeared at the resort. For family pairs with children, all conditions are provided here - there is a children's ski garden (47 euros for the whole day with lunch), ski school for children from five years old (180 euros for six days with lunch) and an ordinary kindergarten (from 30 euro per day With lunch).
Local cuisine is reminded by Russian - the same hearty and abundant. Photo: Austrian tourism office.
If in the evening you still have the strength, you can ride a sleigh from the roller (after an abundant and extremely tasty dinner with fondue in the restaurant on the top of the top). Similar night descent - Fireworks of joy, splash of adrenaline, snow flying for a collar! Moreover, this entertainment is available to both mothers skiers and children, for almost safe. By the way, about fireworks: a nightly fire show on the mountainside in Kapple - another exciting sight, which is worth dedicated to a separate evening.
However, Sport is far from the only pleasure that you can afford here. Gorgeous restaurants in hotels (there are a great set, and Tyrolean cuisine in spirit is very close to the Russian and also satisfying and diverse), strip programs in disco clubs and, of course, unrestrained incendiary fun in the edge of bars - here is the visiting card of the most part of the party resort Europe. It is not by chance that every season are arranged concerts of stars of world values here, in Ishgle held their holidays and protruded Tina Turner, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, Sting, Katy Perry and many others. Here you really need to be prepared for any adventure. One of my buddy gave a capacious characteristic of the nightlife of the resort: "I was not in Austria since the school and forgot, what kind of avgar in the evenings. In Ishgle, excellent nightclubs. The only minus of nightlife is an unequal number of men and women, a lot of bachelor companies from Germany and other countries, so I would not recommend this place to the group of girls, you will be very happy. Although someone may, it is this and necessary, my business to warn. "
In local hotels there are plenty of opportunities to lose your body, tired by an active holiday. Photo: Austrian tourism office.
For fans of more measured recreation there is a sports center with a steam bath, sauna, a swimming pool, where you can relax after riding. However, do not forget that in the Spa Austrians, the apologists of the nudism, are categorically not recognized by any clothes, even swimsuits of the most modest sizes. The ladies and gentlemen visit the Par Lady together - and all in the costumes of Adam and Eve. It is not accepted to embarrass here, and to this, you need to recognize whether you get used to you.
And if you want to dedicate the day of the shopping, you can go to the Swiss self-buying shopping (by the way, you can get there and skiing). The sampanene is a Duty Free zone, where the Decor Watch, Alcohol, Tobacco, Perfumery, and all that is still suited to the discerning public in abundance. However, it is not necessary to get involved, since it will be allowed to be allowed to go to Ishgl only with a cigarette block and one liter of strong drinks.
This forever young resort is constantly rebuilt and changing - in the best, of course, side. Every time you come to the new Ishgl, and this is perhaps one of those places where it really is worth returning.
Ivan White