Schnalstal (Val Senales) - Skiing
Schnalstal (Val Senales)
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A high-altitude ski resort in the Ötztal Alps, South Tyrol, Italy, featuring a glacier and a small hotel village. It offers 35 km of varied slopes, including glacier runs, and is known for low visitor numbers in the main winter season.

High-altitude ski resort in the Ötztal Alps, South Tyrol, Italy, with a glacier and a small hotel village at its foot.
Offers 35 km of slopes and year-round glacier operation.

Why Go

🏂 Glacier skiing with varied slopes
🏔️ High-altitude environment (2011-3212 m)
🧘‍♀️ Low visitor numbers in winter
🖼️ Ötzi gallery and highest hotel in Alps

Why Avoid

🤏 Small for multi-day stays
🌬️ Glacier closure risk in winds
🚗 Long, winding access road

Tips

🗓️ Visit in winter for quiet slopes
🎟️ Ortler Skiarena superskipass for more options
🏛️ Explore archeopark/museum in off-season

Cost

💰 Adults 61 EUR/day, 306 EUR/6 days; children (8-14) 39 EUR/day, 196 EUR/6 days (2024/25 season).

Hours

🕒 Glacier operates year-round. Main season: September 19, 2025 - May 10, 2026.