📜 High-alpine glacier ski resort in western Tyrol, offering diverse slopes.
🔍 Known for its long season, excellent snow, and moderate visitor numbers.

Why Go

❄️ Long season and excellent snow conditions
🧘 Quiet, compact area with moderate crowds, authentic atmosphere
🚗 Free parking directly at the slopes, no lift needed
♿ 100% barrier-free skiing area
🏞️ Beautiful panoramic views into Italy and Switzerland
⛷️ Over 55 km of groomed slopes and 36 km of freeride variations
🚫 No queuing at lifts
🤝 Multi-day pass includes Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee

Why Avoid

🛣️ Long, winding high-alpine road access
⛰️ Relatively small area compared to other major resorts
👤 Some slopes in shade during peak winter
🚫 Night driving ban on glacier road (5 PM - 7 AM)

Tips

🎫 Toll for the high-alpine road is included in the skipass.
🅿️ Consider parking at Ochsenalm (2150m) for an alternative start.
💰 Book online early to save up to 30% on ski passes.

Cost

💰 Day passes from 52 EUR (pedestrian) to 75 EUR (adult ski pass), season tickets available.

Hours

🕒 Ski season from early October to late May. Glacier road and restaurant open year-round. Lifts operate 09:00-16:00 during ski season.

🅿️ Parking

Large, free parking areas directly at the glacier base (2750m) or Ochsenalm (2150m).

🚻 Toilets

Available in the Gletscherrestaurant at the glacier base.

🍽️ Food

Self-service Gletscherrestaurant at the glacier base, offering regional cuisine. Other options in the valley.