SKI RESORT ST: JAKOB IN DEFEREGGENTAL
Kids on the mountain, Price in the valley
Family tip St. Jakob in Defereggental
In top form for families: The St. Jakob ski resort in Defereggental offers children’s prices until the end
of their 18th year, Gets youths on their boards and gets the whole family having fun. All the ski runs
in the 52 kilometres of piste are either blue or red and therefore absolutely ideal for kids. All the
little snow dwarves can have fun tumbling around the ski kindergarten at the Valley Station. Under
the protective wings of two richly traditional ski schools will they soon turn the „little accident
prone“ into young skiers with stamina. Away from stressful mass tourism is the motto „Skiing with
plenty of space“ applicable. You will not find pushing and shoving here, no long queues at the lifts
and absolutely no crowded pistes. This also makes St. Jakob in Defereggental the insiders tip for the
snowboard and freestyle scene. The Brunnalm snow park shines through its perfectly designed
freestyle area, variety of obstacles and amazing possibilities for freeriding. At the end of the day, the
insatiable among us can let off steam in Backyard park at the „Top-spot“ party location, reliving the
day’s high points.
The ski area
Ski resort St. Jakob in Defereggental
Opening times: 08.12.11-15.04.12
Altitude: 1,400-2,525m
Lifts: Total 7 (1 Gondola, 2 chair lifts, 4 drag lifts)
Pastes: Total of 52km – Easy (blue, 27km)-medium (red, 20km)-Difficult (Black, 5km)
Extras: Training run – Fun park – Speed run (How fast can i go run) – ski way – circular
walking way
So many repeat customers cannot be mistaken:
St. Jakob in Defereggental is perfect for families
Naturally provided snow and an abundance of sunshine, wide pistes and no waiting times at
the lifts: The number of repeat family guests in St. Jakob in Defereggental is significantly
higher than in other areas. This is also attributed to the reasonable Ski/Hit prices that these
fantastic family ski days are available at. For children up to 6 years is skiing free, for kids and
teens from 6 to 18 there is a 50% reduction. The East Tirolean Ski/Hit is available in 8 ski
areas throughout East Tirol and Kärnten, as well as in the conveniently nearby Grossglockner
resort Kals-Matrei, East Tirol’s largest ski area with 100 kilometres of piste. For newbies and
beginners, the infrastructure at St. Jakob ski resort is ideal: A wonderful beginner’s area in
the valley makes it super easy to learn this healthy and richly varied sport. What is especially
applicable to parents: In the ski kindergarten can mum and dad observe how the kids are
getting on with their first snow turns from the comfort of a sun lounger. In addition, nearly
all 52 kilometres of piste are blue or red making them perfectly suited to kids. The Brunnalm
Snow Park draws visitors to the sun balcony of Austria, through its perfectly designed
freestyle area, variety of obstacles and fantastic opportunities for freeriding. Backyard Park,
where they make sure the great atmosphere continues. „Families always welcome“ is
applicable whatever the type of accommodation, from farm residences to 4 star wellness
hotels.
Family – Ski Hit
Bookable 07.01.-14.04.12
Ski resort St. Jakob in Defereggental
Offer: 7 ngts for 2 Adults + 2 children up to 18 years in the desired category incl. 6 days ‚Ski
Hit‘ ski pass (Entire East Tirol and Mölltaler Glacier) – Price: in apartment from 1,198 Euro per
family.
Powder until end of April: „No problem“ in St. Jakob in Defereggental
Natural snow from November, powder snow until the end of April: No other Tirolean ski area
had their valley runs open in 2010/11 as long the ski resort St. Jakob in Defereggental. The
modern gondola and chair lifts rise up to between 1,400 and 2,525 metres high, to a ski area
exceedingly rich in snow and sun. The 52 kilometres of professionally cared for piste
generate huge possibilities for big and small ski fans: Wide carving piste above the treeline, a
„how-fast-can-i-go“ and training runs, a boarding fun park plus „speedy“ valley runs. In St.
Jakob there are no mass operations, no looking for a parking space, no queues to the lifts and
no crowds on the piste. Ski fans swing across superb powder snow towards the sunny side of
life – coupled with unparalleled views. Everything is taken care of by the ski area in
Defereggental, one of the most pristine valleys in East Tirol, surrounded by 60 three
thousand metre mountains in the Hohe Tauern National Park. To apply the brakes let
yourself be tempted into one of the most unique and secluded comfortable ski huts that can
be found at any altitude. With the Ski pass Ski Hit East Tirol, ski fans have a genuine powder
snow joker in their trouser pocket. There is an incredible 357 kilometres of piste of all grades
of difficulty in the 8 ski areas of East Tirol and Kärnten. Next to the ski resort of St. Jakob in
Defereggental, also lies the conveniently situated Grossglockner resort of Kals-Matrei, the
Hochpustertal Sillian ski resort plus the snow guaranteed Kärnten ski areas Ankogel/Mallnitz
and Mölltaler Glacier. It is very easy to reach the St. Jakob ski resort in Defereggental: Less
than 3 hours to get here by car from Munich via the Felbertauernstraße.
Snow, sun & fun
Offer: 7 ngts in booked category incl. 6-Day ski pass ‘Ski Hit’ with Glacier – Price: Bed &
Breakfast from 399 Euro, in ****Guest house/Hotel from 529 Euro pp. in DB Room
Pssst, pass it on: St. Jakob in Defereggental is ‘potentially addictive’
The unadulterated enjoyment from peak to valley with eye contact to 60 three thousand
metre mountains: The ski resort of St. Jakob in Defereggental is a well-kept secret amongst
winter sports people, who seek not the biggest but the best in skiing pleasure. Without
waiting times the 6 seater Brunnalm cable car and the 3 seater Mosserberg chairlift travel up
to the summit views. At the 2,500 metre high mountain station your heart will skip a beat:
The magnificent panoramas with the “most prominent” of the Hohe Tauern National park
being Großglockner, will set the happy hormones free. This may perhaps only be topped by
the incredible sunshine that is an integral part of the ski day on the Southern side of the Alps.
One more look around and then glide excitingly along the first of the total 52 kilometres of
piste, all Tirolean quality approved, to a new “Experience in White”. To let the skis simply
run on the huge yet manageable 120 hectares of familiar piste territory, has the potential to
become addictive. Treeless sunny piste, family slopes and fast valley runs will help create
that burning thigh sensation. It gets even hotter: The tingling winter air and sporting
diversity will create an appetite for more. It is very popular at all altitudes to “Get inside the
warm room” (mountain hut magic) and chill out. Piste freaks can relive that thrill of no
crowds in the best places, due to the great mood created by East Tirolean cosiness. With our
rustic mountain hut hosts try East Tirolean specialities like Schlipfkrapfen (potato filled
ravioli), Kaspressknödeln (cheese dumplings) or “Ingsante Nigellen” (poppy seed pastry with
custard), simply inspired. Another hearty meal option, Dumplings in all varieties and to finish
off an aromatic pine schnapps – that goes down like honey!
The ski area
Ski resort St. Jakob in Defereggental
Opening times: 08.12.11.-30.04.12, Altitude: 1,400-2,525m, Lifts: 7 in total (1 Gondola, 2
chair lifts, 4 drag lifts), piste: Total of 52km – easy(blue, 17km), medium(red, 32km),
Hard(black, 3km), Extras: Training run, Fun park, How-fast-can-i-go slope, ski way, circular
walking way.
East Tirolean snow and family competency in St. Jakob
Skiing on the sun balcony of the Alps, under the protective roof of 60 three thousand metre
mountains: The ski resort of St. Jakob in Defereggental shows off how good it is with 52
kilometres of the best prepared piste, snow knee deep in off-piste areas and of course the
typical East Tirol Natural snow guarantee. The East Tirolean ski area has been the private tip
of insiders for years. Due to the altitude of 1,400 to 2,500m, the early snow that falls in East
Tirol at the end of November stays put. The Ski season runs consistently through until 30th
April in an unblemished white. In addition the snow making facilities for this winter have
been “further improved” just to be on the safe side. This maximum snow competency joins
perfectly in St. Jakob ski resort with the overabundance of sunshine and the family friendly
pricing: Wonderful family ski days run smoothly due to children’s prices up to the age of 18.
What insiders in St. Jakob ski resort in Defereggental also highly prize: There is no mass
tourism here, no looking for a parking space, no waiting for lifts and definitely no rush hour
on the piste, therefore the typical East Tirolean Cosiness and hospitableness prevails,
allowing you to enjoy your stay to the full. A hearty meal, Dumplings of all varieties and spicy
pine schnapps to finish takes care of the need more “Drive” on the 52km of piste.
Lifts/Piste
 Piste: 52km of piste, 120ha piste area – Excellence through Tirolean piste quality
control
 Lifts: 6 seater cable car * 6 seater chair lift with weather screen “Weißspitz” * 3
seater chairlift Mooserberg * 4 drag lifts (Almspitz-draglift, Feistritzt-drag lift, St.
Leonard-drag lift, Children’s land drag lift) * 2 magic carpet conveyor belts * Fun park
Experience the highest peaks with the new Touring ticket
On the south side of Austria’ highest mountain, the Großglockner, opens up the way to a genuine
piece of touring heaven: With snow guaranteeing altitudes, an overabundance of sunshine and a 100
three thousand metre peaks on the horizon, are the possibilities for off-piste snow action almost
unlimited. Now available for the first time is a Ski/Hit touring ticket for 3 or 6 usages, giving access
also for beginners to several of the most beautiful touring areas. It applies to the Hochpustertal Ski
region, St. Jakob in Defereggental ski area and the Großglockner resort Kals-Matrei on the East Tirol
side and then Mölltaler Glacier and Ankogel on the Kärnten side. All five ski areas sparkle with their
proven natural snow guarantee and fully developed “backcountry” with endless powder fields. From
the comfortable taster circuit next to the piste, to “almost 3000m tour” there is the right challenge
for everyone. In the Großglockner resort of Kals-Matrei (Cimaross 2,621m) there are “knee deep”
Freeride areas around the Goldriedsee and Blauspitz as well as both the valley runs to Kals and the
longest valley in East Tirol (11.3km) to Matrei which give an introduction into the deep snow
experience. In the company of state certified ski and mountain guides can fans of deep snow
negotiate the correct mountain trails, safely bringing them into view of Austria’s highest mountain.
Thanks to the high altitude enclosure between 1,000 and 3000m, plus the “Protection” from Austria’s
highest mountain, snow is certain until at least the end of April. The St. Jakob ski area makes
accessible the Großen Leppes Kofl (2,820m), the left and right of Weißspitzbahn, Mooserbergbahn
and Almspitzlift with further, brilliant treeless deep snow fields. In ski resort Hochpustertal
(Thurntaler 2,407m) it is worth your while to ride the deep snow areas on the eleven kilometre long
valley run down to Sillian (1300 altitude metres) and the valley run to Villgratental.
Ski touring ticket
Kärnten and East Tirol
Winter 2011/12
Valid for: Mölltaler Glacier (Schareck 3,122m, Alteck 2,942m), Ankogel (3,252m), Großglockner
Resort Kals-Matrei (Cimaross 2,261m), Ski area Hochpustertal (Thurntaler 2,407m), St. Jakob in
Defereggental (Großer Leppes Kofel 2,820m) – Price for 3 x mountain/valley with tour skis 69 Euro,
for 6 x. 129 Euro
Ski resort St. Jakob in Defereggental
With “Schultz Quality guarantee”
The ski resort of St. Jakob in Defereggental is from this winter under new management: The Tirolean
family business Schultz, which since 2009 in East Tirol also operates the Großglockner resort of
Kals/Matrei and the ski resort Hochpustertal, assures a smooth and successful start in this ski region
which is steeped in tradition. Already during the summer we have invested in extensive snow
production facilities together with a snow making reservoir and the piste has been enlarged. That
means since last winter the well-known “Schultz-Quality guarantee” for more drive looks after the 52
kilometres of piste in conjunction with Tirolean piste quality controls. With the 6 person Brunnalm
cable car and the 3 seater Mooserberg chairlift, this applies all the way to the summit. To get the
enjoyment off to a catapult start, the mountain station at 2,500m provides a magnificent panoramic
view of 60 three thousand metre peaks in the Hohe Tauern National park surrounding Großglockner.
The prospect of endless snow fun whether on skis or board is also fantastic. Seven lifts whisk around
the large 120 hectares, yet manageable piste territory with treeless sunny slopes, fast valley runs and
fun filled family slopes. Amongst the biggest plus points for a top ski day are a snow guarantee and a
great feeling, which in St. Jakob can be counted on to be fulfilled, all this with the added guarantee of
no waiting times at the lifts.
The Ski Area
 Opening times: 08.12.11-15.04.12
 Altitude: 1,400-2,525m
 Lifts: Total of 7 (1 Gondola*2 Chair lifts*4 Drag lifts)
 Piste: Total of 52km – Easy(blue, 27km)*Intermediate(red, 20km)*Hard(black, 5km)
 Extras: Training run*Fun Park*’How fast can I go’ run*Ski way*Circular hiking way
A complete affair: Sunny skiing in East Tirol’s finest snow corner
Absolutely professional with snow and piste quality, traditional and authentic hut stops: The Ski
resort of St. Jakob in Defereggental is a genuine insider tip for sunny skiing and families. Until the
end of April snow enthusiasts arrive to sample it. The Tirolean Family business Schultz, that in East
Tirol newly (2009) acquired the Großglockner resort Kals-Matrei and the ski area Hochpustertal,
cares since last winter for the maximum drive on the 52 kilometres of piste with Tirolean piste quality
controls. The summit is reached with Brunnalm 6 person cable car and Mosserberg 3 seater chair lift.
Up at the mountain station at around 2,500 metres there is the magnificent Tauern panorama with
its three thousand metre peaks around the Großglockner and heavenly downhill runs. Seven lifts
whisk around the 120 hectares large, yet manageable piste territory with treeless sunny slopes, fast
valley runs and fun filled family slopes. What sun skiers especially prize: In St. Jakob you really spend
the day on the piste and not standing around waiting in lift queues. Thereby achieving a catapult
start in the richly traditional ski Hohe Tauern National park ski region.
Ski region St. Jakob in Defereggental
 Opening times: 08.12.11-15.04.12
 Altitude: 1,400-2,525m
 Lifts: Total of 7 (1 Gondola*2 Chair lifts*4 Drag lifts)
 Piste: Total of 52km – Easy(blue, 27km)*Intermediate(red, 20km)*Hard(black, 5km)
 Extras: Training run*Fun Park*’How fast can I go’ run*Ski way*Circular hiking way
Ski like a champion: Training in St. Jakob
Metre high snow and bright sunshine: Whoever seeks unrestrained adventure will find it in the East
Tirol ski region of St. Jakob in Defereggental. Before the Tauern Panorama with 60 three thousand
metre peaks there is a motto “Skiing instead of queuing”. The altitude up to 2,525 metre is
responsible for the maximum (Natural) snow guarantee and perfectly prepared piste. Enough
grounds why the International ski team has pitched their tent in St. Jacob in Defereggental. East Tirol
considers itself “The little Tirol” but actually the ski area is very large. When brought together all the
ski areas belonging to the Schultz Group on the southern side of the Alps have over 300 km of high
quality piste and more than 40 lifts. For those who wish to explore all of them, it is better to take the
season Ski Hit card that is available from 425,50 Euro for Adults. This ticket is in reality a year pass
which runs from 1st September until 31st August of the following year. It is valid in the family ski
resort of St. Jakob in Defereggental as well as in the Großglockner resort of Kals-Matrei, ski area
Hochpustertal, the snow guaranteed Kärntener ski areas Ankogel/Mallnitz and the Mölltaler Glacier.
Season Card Ski Hit
until 08.12.2011
from 09.12.2011
 Season card Adults
425,50 Euro
451,50 Euro
 Season card Children
213,00 Euro
226,00 Euro
 Family package 2 Parents + 1 child
893,00 Euro
943,50 Euro
 Family package 2 parents + 2 children
950,00 Euro
1.002,50 Euro
 1 parent + 1 child
621,00 Euro
653,50 Euro
Valid for the time period 01.09.11-31.08.12 for: Mölltaler Glacier*Ankogel/Mallnitz*Matreier
Goldried Bergbahnen*Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei*Ski centre Hochpustertal Sillian*Ski area St.
Jakob in Defereggental
Ski resort St. Jakob: Modern lift system to Deferegger heaven
The Schultz-Group is a Tirolean family business and eminently successful within the business of ski
resorts. This winter will the siblings Heinz and Martha Schultz lift up The East Tirol ski centre St.
Jakob in Defereggental onto the podium of Austria’s most innovative ski regions. The location of the
ski region in Defereggental, one of the most traditional Tirol valleys in the surrounds of the giant
Hohe Tauern National park, is unique. Owing to its high altitude with great panoramic views, snow
guarantee and wonderful 52 kilometres of piste, St Jakob has already become the insider tip. The
piste is situated at an altitude between 1,400 and 2,525 metres and consistently lives up to
expectations –This is also affected by the preparation and views. Cable cars and chair lifts lead
directly to the middle of the ski region, presenting new challenges to every winter sport enthusiast.
Wide carving piste above the treeline, “Fast” Valley runs, a training and How-fast-can-i-go run (WiSBI
in German) as well as a much loved fun park all stand ready. The Schultz-Group in addition has 2
further East Tirol ski areas: The ski resort Hochpustertal with the associated Dolomites Residence
Sport Hotel Sillian**** and the 2009 newly acquired Großglockner resort Kals-Matrei. Next to the
parent company Ski-optimal Hochzillertal (Tirol), also belongs the Mölltaler Glacier and Ankogel
(Kärnten) business.
Ski Resort St. Jakob in Defereggental
 Altitude: 1,400-2,525m · Lifts: total of 7 (1 Cable car, 2 chair lifts, 4 drag lifts)
 Piste: Total of 52km – Easy(blue, 27km) intermediate(red, 20km) Hard(black, 5km)
 Extras: Training run*Fun park*How-fast-can-i-go run*Ski way* circular hiking way
 Services: Gasser Ski school*Intersport Troger RENT* Passlers Sports world
 Bus shuttle: between the communities of Hopfgarten, St. Veit and St. Jakob
 Ski Huts on mountain: 8 (Eggen Hut, Jesacherhof, Mosseralm, Weißen Hut, Feistritzstüberl,
Schirm bar, Brunnalm, Weißspitzstuben)
Ski holiday in one of Austria’s most natural valleys
The Ski resort of St. Jakob in Defereggental is a great tip for Families and pleasure skiers, because of
the wide sunny piste and professional children supervision. There is also the attractive price –
Children’s rates apply until the end of their 18th year – making the decision for the East Tirol region
easy. Those who spend their ski holiday here, experience a winter fairy-tale in the middle of a
breath-taking mountain world. The Hochbergstal is from the giants of the Defereggental Mountains,
the Rieserferners and the Lasörling group as well as going through the 2000m high Staller Sattel to
the protected Klammljoch. It is counted amongst the most natural valleys of the Austrian Alps. For
stops to enable the thighs to recover there lay cosy mountain huts along the way. East Tirol
specialities like Schlipfkrapfen (potato filled ravioli), Kaspressknödeln (cheese dumplings) or
“Ingsante Nigellen” (poppy seed pastry with custard) are only a few of the many tasty
recommendations to melt in the mouth. In the hostelry business - from farms to four star wellness
hotels – there is always good hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere. Reaching the ski area of St.
Jakob in Defereggental is very easy: Less than 3 hours of driving from Munich via the
Felbertauernstraße.
Arriving:
 Car(Ger): Munich – E54 to Kiefersfelden/Kuftstein(without toll!) – Felbertauernstraße-till
Huben-Defereggental until St. Jakob
 Flying(Ger): TUIfly-flight to
Innsbruck(200km)*Klagenfurt(150km)*Salzburg(200km)*Munich(250km)-ski shuttle from
airport Klagenfurt/Innsbruck-Lienz
 Train via Bozen (Ita): Brixen-Sillian-Lienz-Further with post bus* Train Salzburg-Villach – to
Spittal-Lienz-Further with Post bus