NEW Skicircus: great skiing on 270 km of downhill runs

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1 NEW Skicircus: great skiing on 270 km of downhill runs The Skicircus starts this coming winter in a league of its own! With the merger with the neighboring ski resort Fieberbrunn, the number of ski run offerings in the popular winter sports destination has increased to 270 km of downhill runs in every kind of variant and level of difficulty. Thus, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is not only the largest contiguous area but also one of the most diverse ski areas in Austria. Ranging from gentle slopes and expansive carving runs over deep snowy freeride spots to the fast-paced World Cup downhill, you can find everything here that will make the hearts of winter sports enthusiasts beat faster. Snow trails, perfectly-shaped snow parks and natural freeride parks offer fun and action for young and old. For those who still have not had enough after a full day on the slopes, floodlit pistes, tubing, ice-cart, snowmobile and luge runs await, along with a network of many kilometers of perfectly groomed cross-country trails. Perfect conditions Convenience, guaranteed snow and slope quality are very important at Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. A team of 120 experienced employees daily ensure perfectly groomed slopes with a fleet of 60 snow groomers and, when needed, help out Mother Nature with a sophisticated snowmaking system consisting of more than 900 snow cannons and 12 storage ponds. 70 highly modern lift systems allow guests to proceed quickly and comfortably to the vast Skicircus including the new 10-person TirolS gondola from Fieberbrunn on the Reiterkogel and the new Bernkogel 6-seater chairlift in Saalbach. With the Vierstadlalm run (3.5 km) in Fieberbrunn and the Steinberg run (4.7 km) in Leogang, two completely new downhill runs are available. From the charm of alpine huts to a gourmet restaurant Fresh air and lots of exercise can make your stomach growl. But the more than 60 ski huts in the entire Skicircus area relieve this situation and invite guests to refresh themselves, to quench their thirst or to simply enjoy the views and the sun. Together with the numerous restaurants in the valley, you can find everything at Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn to delight your taste buds from traditional local cuisine to a gourmet menu at the Chef s hat level.

2 The finest après ski and eventful action For those looking for party action and a vibrant nightlife, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn offers inexhaustible options: with the magic of an alpine hut or traditional après ski, in countless pubs and bars with live music or at numerous high-profile events, which also regularly attract the celebrity scene such as the Formula Snow snowmobile race in Saalbach Hinterglemm. Event highlights winter 2015/2016: Formula Snow: BERGFESTival: Rave on Snow: TONspur trifft SCHIspur: White Style: Freeride World Tour:

3 Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn facts & figures 2015/16 (as at November 2015) Saalbach Hinterglemm Sea level: metres Population: Accommodation: 5* 292 beds 4*+ 967 beds 4* beds 3* beds Total in all categories: Overnight stays: (Winter 2014/15 in Saalbach Hinterglemm) (Winter 2014/15 in Leogang) (Winter 2014/15 in Fieberbrunn) The Skicircus lift companies 5 companies: Saalbacher Bergbahnen GmbH, Tel.: +43 (0) 6541/ Hinterglemmer Bergbahnen GmbH, Tel.: +43 (0) 6541/ BBSH Bergbahnen Saalbach Hinterglemm GmbH, Tel.: +43 (0) 6541/ Leoganger Bergbahnen GmbH, Tel.: +43 (0) 6583/ Bergbahnen Fieberbrunn GmbH, Tel.: + 43 (0) 5354/ Employees: Snowmaking: 34 Slope Preparation: 86 Ski Operation: 451 Office: 24 Trainees: 6 Managing Directors: 17 Total: 618 persons Statistics: Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang in Winter 2014/15 - Approx. 2,0 million skier days - Approx million transported guests Ski area Fieberbrunn in Winter 2014/15 - Approx skier days - Approx. 3.2 million transported guests

4 Lifts: Pistes: 70 different lifts: - 28 cable cars - 22 chair lifts - 20 t- bar lifts Capacity: More than persons per hour 270 km of pistes: km BLUE (52 %) km RED (41 %) - 20 km BLACK (7 %) NEW in winter 2015/16: è TirolS from Fieberbrunn to Saalbach Hinterglemm, a modern 10- seater cable car è Bernkogel 6er in Saalbach, a modern 6- seater chair lift with heated seats and bubble è Completion of the new Polten water reservoir with m 3 capacity è Steinberg slope in Leogang è Freeride parks Fleet: - 60 snow groomers - 30 skidoos Snowmaking: - Snowmaking on all main slopes - 12 water reservoirs snow cannons mobile snow cannons snow lances Investment: Since 2000: over 390 million 2015: 47 million Ski pass/offers: Following ski passes are available: - Ski pass Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn - Salzburg Super Ski Card (valid throughout SalzburgerLand and some adjacent ski resorts) - Kitzbüheler Alpen AllStarCard (valid in Alpbachtal, Hochtal Wildschönau, Kitzbühel, Schneewinkel, Ski Welt Wilder Kaiser Brixental, Zell am See- Kaprun and Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn) - SkiAlpinCard (only as a season pass) valid in Zell am See- Kaprun, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and Hinterreit ski lifts - Child discount: approx. 50 % ( ) - Youth discount: approx. 25 % ( ) - Free Montelino ski pass for children born in 2010 and younger

5 POWER OF TEN: Every Saturday: Day ski pass for just 10,- for everyone under 19 (born ). Details of ski pass prices and reductions can be found on Highlights in the Skicircus Snowparks: - NIGHTPARK at the Unterschwarzachbahn (flood- lit) - NITRO Snowpark at the Asitzmuldenbahn - Learn- to- Ride Park at the Bernkogelbahn - Easy- Park at the Zillstadt T- bar lift Freeride parks: - The Freeride Parks at the Lärchfilzkogel in Fieberbrunn and the Asitzmuldenbahn in Leogang are a combination of snow park and freeride track with different obstacles. Funcross: - A combination of slope and snow park at the Hochalm 6er Snow trails: - Exciting wave runs distributed all over the Skicircus Flood- lit slopes: - Unterschwarzachbahn: MON SAT until pm (Snowpark & Tubing) - Schanteilift: TUE + THU + SAT from pm pm Toboggan runs: - Daytime toboggan run at the Reiterkogel: daily from pm pm - Lit toboggan run at the Reiterkogel: MON SAT from pm pm - Leo s Kufengaudi - lit toboggan run: every TUE + FRI from pm pm - Daytime toboggan run at the Almbahn: daily from pm pm - Timoks Coaster Alpine roller coaster at Streuböden: daily from pm to 4 pm Flying Fox XXL: - One of the longest (1,6 km) and fastest (130 km/h) steal cable slides in the world SkiMovie- & race pistes: - SkiMovie (powered by BMW) at the Unterschwarzachbahn - SkiMovie at the Almbahn 4er - Race track with timing at the Doischberg

6 Speed pistes: - At the Unterschwarzachbahn - At the Asitzgipfelbahn - At the Gatterllift Skiline/SkiMovie: - Individual altitude profile or ski video on the internet Snow tubing: - The snow tubing track at the Unterschwarzachbahn provides fun and variety Cross country skiing: - 10 km of prepared trails from the tennis hall to the end of the valley in Hinterglemm - 2 km high altitude trail at the Reiterkogel (Skating) - 80 km of prepared trails in Saalfelden Leogang - High altitude trail in Leogang Grießen km of trails in Fieberbrunn Pillerseetal (100 km classic, 100 km skating) Skibus: - Free ski bus shuttle from am pm in Saalbach Hinterglemm and Viehhofen, between Leogang and Saalfelden, between Fieberbrunn and Leogang as well as in Fieberbrunn. There is no ski bus connection between Saalbach Hinterglemm and Leogang and between Saalbach Hinterglemm and Fieberbrunn. SnapShot: - Photo points at the Kohlmais, Schattberg, Reiterkogel, Zwölferkogel and Westgipfel Further attractions: Treetop walk at the end of the valley in Hinterglemm, tennis, ice skating, private toboggan runs, curling, horse drawn sleigh rides, snow shoe walks, ice karting, quadbike course, Snowmobile City, archery, more than 60 cosy ski huts in the ski area and more besides Numerous events that inspire internationally! Further information about the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn at

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