Galtur sits at the end of the Paznaun valley, which connects the resorts of Ischgl, Kappl and See along the Silvretta road. It's not the most well known of the Silvretta resorts (neighbouring Ischgl claims this crown with its legendary après ski) but at 1600m, Galtur is the highest.

This very traditional, quaint village centres around a pretty church and has some beautiful, old-fashioned architecture. Here you'll find accommodation based around hotels and apartments as well as various restaurants, bars and a sports centre. Since 1997, the village has been labelled a "climatic health resort" for the clean quality of air (it's a haven for hayfever sufferers in the summer months). Innsbruck Airport is only an hour's drive away.

A free ski bus (included in the pass) whisks you to the small hamlet of Wirl (less than 5 minutes down the Silvretta road) from which you can access ski area via the 8 person Alpkogelbahn bubble lift. The area has grown gradually since 1950 with lifts added slowly over time. There are now 11 lifts here, which may not sound a lot but the total lift capacity is respectable enough at 13,000 persons/hour - so queues shouldn't be excessive.

There are 2 main ski passes to choose from. The first is the Silvapark pass which covers the 40km skiing in the Galtur area (including some fantastic children's zones which are a huge draw for families). If this isn't enough, you can upgrade to the Silvretta ski pass - which gives you access to a whopping 300km of pistes including nearby resorts Ischgl, Samnaun, Kappl and See. The Silvretta is fantastic for intermediates but has oodles for all snowlovers - whatever their ability. With both ski passes, you're entitled to a free service around Galtur and the Paznaun valley.