b'Gerlitzen- AustriaGerlitzen is a great little resort with a friendly atmosphere and pistes ideal for groups with beginners and improving skiers. Students are able to maximise their time on the slopes as queues are rare. There are excellent beginner areas with safe, wide, well-groomed slopes and there has been a great investment in artificial snow-making which means that, despite its modest altitude, Gerlitzen is usually open for skiing from the start of December until late April.Resort height510 m Highest lift1910 mVertical drop1400 mTotal km of piste42 kmTotal no of ski runs2611 13 2Total no of lifts18Lift pass coversGerlitzenSnow making100% Transfer time by airVenice3 hrsTransfer time by coachCalais16 hrsAprs ski: Thermal swimming, quiz, pizza night, ice skating, bowling, karaoke, disco.Jugendhotel Egger Our Rating: PlusCapacity: 180 Location: VillachAn excellent youth hotel with great facilities for groups. Located on the outskirts of Villach and only 5 km to the gondola with access to the Gerlitzen ski area.14 Get in touch: 01444 870100 [email protected] selectschoolskiing.com'