Our first ever ski getaway will be a once in a lifetime, luxury ski experience in the Austrian Alps. We will be your hosts on this blissful week in the snow where you will indulge in spa treatments, unlimited yoga classes, gourmet dining, après-ski parties, and of course excellent skiing and snowboarding – all from your luxury ski-in / ski-out eco accommodations in the breathtaking Austrian Alps!
This is an active getaway perfect for any girl who wants to enjoy a luxury snow getaway while make lasting friendships with a group of fun, inspirational women who love to ski or snowboard.
The Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm/Leogang ia a magical ring of 2,000m peaks and is one of the biggest ski areas in Austria with 167 miles of slopes, accessed by 70 lifts. It boasts one of the most sophisticated lift systems in Austria and is perfect for beginning, intermediate and advanced skiers. There are 86 miles of green, 69 miles of blue, and 12 miles of black slopes making up one of the most diverse and best ski areas in the Alps. Your luxury accommodation for this getaway is an alpine eco hotel, perfectly situated on the slopes in this beautiful ski area surrounded by pristine wilderness.
Dates: March 16th – March 23rd
Trip Length: 8 days, 7 nights
Trip Style: Active & Wellness
Category: Luxury
Group Size: 14 total, (12 guests, 2 retreat hosts)
Accommodation Type: Luxury Alpine Eco Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea & 5 Course Gourmet Dinners Included
Hosts: Vanessa Rivers
Price: GBP £2,200
Your luxury accommodations for your 8 day / 7 night ski trip in the Austrian Alps will be a unique alpine eco hotel in the heart of Saalbach Ski Area – the perfect place to stay to experience the beauty of the Austrian Alps.
If you love skiing, snowboarding, yoga, eco hotels, spa time, and gourmet organic dinning (vegetarian / vegan options available), and apres-ski parties, then this trip is for you! The only thing better than experiencing all of this is doing it with a group of new friends who will feel like family by the end of the week!
Our luxury accommodation boasts an incredible ski-in ski-out location, allowing you to roll out of bed, put on your skis and go! The decor is alpine style with a modern twist – hip yet inviting. Forsthofalm is an environmentally-friendly eco hotel, built almost entirely of timber and glass, along with other natural, recyclable materials.
Dining at Forsthofalm is superb! They pride themselves on having only the best fresh, organic local ingredients, and they offer excellent vegetarian and vegan menus plus a great wine and cocktail selection. Our group will dine together each evening. Highlights include:
For more details please see the sample itinerary below.
Vanessa Rivers is one of the founders of We Are Travel Girls, blogger at GlitterAndMud.com, swimwear designer and surf and snowboard instructor. As an experienced skier and snowboarder, Vanessa is excited to lead our very first luxury ski retreat in Austria! As well, as bringing her expert ski knowledge Vanessa will be sharing her love for active escapes and her entrepreneurial knowledge.
One of our guests favorite parts of our trips are the accommodations that we carefully select and our ski trip is no different. We are excited to be hosting this trip at a beautiful luxury eco hotel in the Austrian Alps.
For more pictures and details of the hotel, please visit the Ski Retreat Hotel Page!
Day 1 – Arrive: Guests arrive at Salzburg Airport and are transported to Forsthofalm Hotel in the Austrian Alps – a beautiful 90 minute drive from Salzburg. Guests check into their rooms. Special welcome dinner at 8pm where everyone will meet and get to know each other.
Day 2 – Spa Day: This will be our orientation and spa day. We will have a fun group breakfast at 9am. If you did not bring your own equipment after breakfast you will sort out your rentals. Skiers can rent their equipment from the rental shop at Forsthofalm. Snowboarders will be transported to the nearby town of Leogang to rent snowboards and boots. The afternoon will be free to enjoy yoga classes, spa treatments, the relaxation areas and rooftop pool. Tea and snacks will be available at 3pm. Our group dinner will be at Forsthofalm Hotel at 8pm.
Day 3 – Free Ski Day: Our group breakfast will be at 8:30am (but breakfast is available from 7:30-10am in you prefer to eat earlier or sleep in). For anyone who wants to join Vanessa will lead a fun group ski day adventuring around the mountain starting at 9:45am. Early morning, afternoon and evening yoga classes available. Spa treatment times available throughout the day. Our group dinner will be at Forsthofalm Hotel at 8pm.
Day 4 – Apres-Ski Lunch Party Day: Our group breakfast will be at 8:30am (but breakfast is available from 7:30-10am in you prefer to eat earlier or sleep in). For anyone who wants to join Vanessa will lead the group to the apres-ski lunch party around 1pm. Early morning, afternoon and evening yoga classes available. Spa treatment times available throughout the day. Our group dinner will be at Forsthofalm Hotel at 8pm.
Day 5 – Salbaach Ski Day: This will be our big group ski day. 8:00 am breakfast. 9:00am hit the slopes. Vanessa will lead you on a fun group ski day, skiing from from Forsthofalm Hotel (Leogang) to the town of Salbaach which takes about 3 hours. Our group will stop for a fun lunch in Salbaach and relax for a bit before skiing back to Leogang. Dinner will be at Forsthofalm Hotel at 8pm.
Day 6 – Free Ski Day: Our group breakfast will be at 8:30am (but breakfast is available from 7:30-10am in you prefer to eat earlier or sleep in). For anyone who wants to join Vanessa will lead a fun group ski day adventuring around the mountain starting at 9:45am. Early morning, afternoon and evening yoga classes available. Spa treatment times available throughout the day. Our group dinner will be at Forsthofalm Hotel at 8pm.
Day 7 – Apres-Ski Lunch Party Day: Our group breakfast will be at 8:30am (but breakfast is available from 7:30-10am in you prefer to eat earlier or sleep in). For anyone who wants to join Vanessa will lead the group to the apres-ski lunch party around 1pm. Early morning, afternoon and evening yoga classes available. Spa treatment times available throughout the day. Our group dinner will be at Forsthofalm Hotel at 8pm.
Day 8 – Departure Day: Group Breakfast at 8:30am. Say our goodbyes and reflect on the amazing week we had together. Transfers back to Salzburg airport.
7 Nights In Mountain View Luxury Hotel Room - Double Occupancy
Gourmet Buffet Breakfast Each Morning
Tea & Snacks Every Afternoon
Gourmet 5 Course Dinner Nightly
5 Day Ski Pass
Apres Ski Party Admittance
1 Spa Treatment
Unlimited Yoga Classes
Group Airport Transfers
Set Of High Res Edited Photos From The Trip
And most importantly, meeting other amazing women from all over the world!
Flights To And From Austria
Lunch (Afternoon Tea is provided)
Extra Drinks, Snacks & Additional Meals
Apres-Ski Lunch Party Food & Drinks
Alcoholic Drinks
Personal Travel Insurance (required upon booking)
Ski and Snowboard Rentals. See FAQ for details.
All quoted pricing inclusive of GBP £500 deposit
Our Austrian Alps Ski Getaway is for all ski levels and the Saalbach ski area has a vast array or terrain perfect for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. However, if you have never skied before or have only skied a couple times and are not comfortable skiing down easy slopes your own it will not be possible for you to ski with our group, or attend the apres-ski parties. But you are still welcome to come on the trip and take ski lessons or ski with a friend who is also learning and spend your extra time relaxing in the spa and wellness area, or doing yoga or other activities.
Yes! If you’d like lessons this can be arranged. Half day lessons are $70, but if you book 4 half day lessons or more it drops down to $59 per lesson. (2 x 1/2 day lessons = $140), (3 x 1/2 day lessons = $188), (4 x 1/2 day lessons = $235), (5 x 1/2 day lessons = $294)
You can rent ski or snowboard equipment for around $200 USD for 5 days. You can rent ski equipment from Forsthofalm directly and their rentals are top notch. Snowboarders will be taken to the nearby town of Leogang (10 minutes drive) to rent snowboard gear. You can choose to rent basic or pro equipment which will affect the pricing.
No! All activities on this trip are optional. If you’d prefer to have a more relaxed ski day you do not have to join the big group ski to Salbaach. This is your trip and you should do whatever you feel like doing. There are plenty of fun runs all around Forsthofalm Hotel.
The best part about the rooms at Forsthofalm is that they all have beautiful mountain views! The basic rooms are large by European (and American) standards, decorated in alpine decor with modern amenities and chic accents, offering a sitting area with a couch, and a separate table and bench seat. All rooms and suites are built entirely of wood, including moon wood, and no glue or metal was used, which helps guests have a more peaceful, deep sleep.
One thing to be aware of – when sharing a room you will have your own mattress, sheets and blanket but your mattress will be next to your roommates and it is not possible to separate the mattresses because they share the same bed board (click here to see the Hotel Information page and more images of the bedroom). This is European style and quite normal in Europe but some Americans are not use to this. If you’d prefer to have your own room please let us know and we can provide you with single occupancy pricing.
Absolutely! This getaway is an opportunity to connect with a group of women from all over the world and make new and lasting friendships!
Yes. There are excellent vegetarian and vegan options available at Forsthofalm Hotel. If you have a further dietary requirements please let us know.
The transfer from Salzburg airport to Forsthofalm Hotel is an easy, beautiful 90 minute drive. We will provide two airport pick up times on arrival day and two airport transfer drop off times on departure day based on our groups flights. These airport transfers are included in the price of your getaway. If require an alternate pick or drop of time or prefer a private transfer this can be arranged for you for €190 per transfer.
The Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm/Leogang – a magical ring of 2,000m peaks – is one of the biggest ski areas in Austria with 167 miles of slopes, accessed by 70 lifts. It also boasts one of the most sophisticated lift systems in Austria and is perfect for intermediate skiers. Beginners
The snow coverage is excellent through the beginning of April making this an ideal Spring skiing destination. The slopes are wide, the lifts are fast, and the snow coverage is great! The Skicircus Saalbach also scattered with fun après-ski restaurant/bars where you can stop for lunch or cocktails with an amazing view. During March they also host apres-ski parties with live music and DJs performing at different venues around the mountain. We personally tested the spring skiing conditions the first week of April. Click here to check out a video of our ski day.
Once your application is received and your booking confirmed a non-refundable deposit of GBP £500 is due immediately to secure your place on the retreat. The balance of the payment is due 3 months before the retreat start date.
Once your booking is confirmed we will send you a link to our secure payment page to make the first payment for the deposit. We will then send you a reminder and payment link when the balance is due. You can use credit card or debit cards to make the payment. Upon request you can make a direct bank transfer or pay via PayPal.
Yes. We require a minimum of 6 guests to run this trip. As per the Terms & Conditions, if the running of the trip is not deemed financially viable we reserve the right to cancel the retreat. In this situation you will be refunded all monies paid to We Are Travel Girls. However, we will not reimburse any travel costs or flights already booked.
Yes. You are responsible for obtaining your own travel insurance cover. We recommend and require that you purchase travel insurance at the point of booking your spot on a Travel Girls Getaway. This is in order that you are insured should unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending the trip.
Please ensure you purchase insurance cover that includes winter sports.
One option is World Nomads. However, it is your responsibility to research travel insurance companies in your location and select an insurer that suits your needs and coverage requirements.
Yes! Once we have filled all the spots on your trip we will create a private group Facebook page where everyone can meet.
On orientation day we will create a group WhatsApp chat for your trip so everyone can be connected throughout the trip and after. If you do not have WhatsApp please download it onto your phone before your trip.
Ski and snowboard equipment (or you can rent), ski pants and jacket, beanie, gloves, long underwear, snow gloves, workout and / or yoga clothes, workout shoes, swimsuit, sunglasses, smart casual clothing for dinners (jeans, sweater, flat boots – no need to bring heals) and sunscreen. Please also bring a reusable water bottle. Not required but suggested – a camel pack or small backpack so you can carry your water and snacks with you while you ski. Don’t forget your passport!
A visa may be required to travel to Austria. It is your responsibility to check the visa requirements based on your country of origin / nationality and to obtain the correct visa for your trip. U.S. citizens may enter Austria for up to 90 days for tourist purposes without a visa.
If your question was not answered here, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.
Please only complete the booking form if you are seriously interested in attending the retreat, the price is within your budget and you can travel on the specific retreat dates available. If you are interested in the retreats, but March 2019 does not work for you, please use our Expression of Interest form and we will keep you updated on new destinations, special offers and when bookings open for future Ski Retreats.