Hochjoch-Schruns in Austria (in the Vorarlberg region) is a large resort with 11 lifts (2 gondola, 7 chair lifts, 2 surface lifts) that offers skiers an incredible 1680 metres (5512 feet) of vertical descent. Hochjoch-Schruns has 14 pistes with a total length of 43 kilometers (27 miles). Hochjoch-Schruns is best suited to beginner skiers and snowboarders but there is some terrain for intermediates but little of interest for expert skiers. There are 14 kilometers (9 miles) of cross country ski trails at Hochjoch-Schruns. About one quarter of the pistes at Hochjoch-Schruns are covered by snowmaking. The nearest airport is at Innsbruck.