European Ski Resorts A-Z
Schladming, Austria
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Resort height: |
745m |
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Slopes: |
745-2015m |
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Pistes: |
125km |
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General snow cover |
3.5/5
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Snow quality (upper) |
3.5/5
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Snow quality (lower) |
3/5
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Resort level snow |
3/5
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Powder potential |
2.5/5 |
Schladming has a better snow record than you might expect for its height, due to the northerly orientation of its slopes and extensive snow-making – arguably the best in Austria.
But whilst it makes a good choice for an early holiday, altitudes are still modest and snow quality lower down is highly variable, particularly late in the season.
Where to ski in bad weather:
All of Schladming's main sectors have plenty of trees, making it an excellent resort to be in during heavy snow or poor visibility.
Where to head in poor snow conditions:
Locally, the Planai mountain often has the best snow and, thanks to exceptional piste management, can open as early as October.
The super-reliable Dachstein glacier is also only a short drive away.
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