Where snow becomes an experience!
Enjoy the fresh mountain air, the tranquillity of nature and cosy huts – ideal for warming up and relaxing after a day in the snow.
Winter holidays in Pitztal
Winter idyll in the Pitztal Valley
Here you can experience winter in its purest form – in the Pitztal Valley, a true winter paradise with guaranteed snow at high altitudes and a wide range of varied activities away from the crowds.
Whether you want to enjoy the perfectly groomed slopes of Austria's highest ski area, hike through quiet, snow-covered forests on guided snowshoe tours, or test your limits ice climbing on majestic frozen waterfalls – here you will find everything your winter heart desires.
Leave everyday life behind, breathe in the clear mountain air and immerse yourself in the enchanting winter idyll of the Pitztal Valley, where nature and relaxation go hand in hand.
Three ski resorts – endless fun on the slopes
In the Pitztal, you can experience winter sports in all their facets, from glacier runs with guaranteed snow to family- friendly slopes.
⛷️ Pitztal glacier and Rifflsee
- Austria's highest glacier ski area – up to 3,440 m with the Wildspitzbahn cable car
- 68 km of slopes, 40 km of which are on the glacier and 19 km on the Rifflsee, with all levels of difficulty
- No waiting times at the lifts, free ski bus, parking spaces with e-charging stations
- Cross-country skiing & ski touring possible directly on the glacier and Rifflsee
- X-Park with halfpipe, boarder cross and speed check & fun trails for freestylers
- Snow guaranteed from September to May, ideal for early or late winter holidays
🎿 Skiarea Hochzeiger
- Family ski area at 1,450–2,450 metres with 40 kilometres of slopes and 9 lifts
- Snow park, toboggan run (6 km) and children's areas such as ‘Pitzi's Snow Adventure’
- Young family ski pass and free Bambini pass for children under 10 years of age
Freeriding & ski touring in the Pitztal Valley
The Pitztal Valley is a mecca for winter deep snow enthusiasts – with safe training in the ski touring park, high mountain tours at over 3,000 metres and free off-piste skiing in perfect powder snow.
🚡 Dynafit ski touring park on the Pitztal Glacier
The secured ski area offers a choice of three groomed ascent routes (easy to difficult) – ideal for beginners and training in a safe environment.
Start directly at the mountain station (2,840 m) and enjoy deep snow experiences far away from the busy slopes.
🗻 Summit tours at over 3,000 m
More than eight tours take you to impressive three-thousand-metre peaks such as Wildspitze, Brochkogel and Pitztaler K2 – with breathtaking views and deep powder snow. Particularly worthwhile: the tour to Pitztaler K2 from Rifflsee – around 1,600 metres of elevation gain with a gradient of up to 45°.
❄️ Varied slopes & freeride hotspots
Untouched natural slopes await at the glacier, Rifflsee, and Hochzeiger – perfect for freeride beginners and pros alike. The famous Pitztal Wild Face Contest attracts freeriders from all over the world and showcases the spectacular terrain.
🧭 Guided tours & courses
Experienced mountain guides and ski schools (e.g. Pitz Alpine Guides, Wechselberger Ski School) offer courses for beginners to advanced skiers – from technique training to alpine safety. Guided tours range from freeride taster days to Wildspitze expeditions – including equipment and safety briefing.
Cross-country skiing in the Pitztal Valley
Cross-country skiing in Pitztal means pure variety – from valley trails to altitude training on the glacier. Guaranteed snow, varied terrain and easy access.
🎿 Cross-country skiing paradise on the roof of Tyrol
With over 108 km of cross-country trails, you can enjoy guaranteed snow from the valley to the glacier – for both classic and skating styles.
🌲 Cross-country ski trail – 21.7 km through the winter
The perfectly groomed valley trail runs from Wiese to Mandarfen at around 1,730 metres above sea level – ideal for leisurely gliding through a fairytale landscape.
🚡 High-altitude cross-country trails – Glacier & Rifflsee
Glacier cross-country trail at up to 2,760 m, length: 3–7 km – ideal for altitude training and an early start to the season in autumn.
Rifflsee high-altitude cross-country trail (~5 km, 2,270 m) with panoramic descents against an icy glacier backdrop.
🌙 Night trail
The illuminated night trail in Stillebach (1 km) offers magical cross-country skiing by lantern light. All trails are free of charge, easily accessible by bus with the Pitztal Leisure Pass and well signposted.
Sledging & winter hiking in the Pitztal Valley
From fast-paced toboggan rides to relaxed winter hikes through snow-covered landscapes, families, connoisseurs and anyone who loves winter in the mountains can actively experience nature.
🛷 Sledding in the Pitztal
- Well-groomed toboggan runs with varying degrees of difficulty offer fun for young and old alike.
- Tobogganing on runs such as those in Wenns or at Rifflsee promises action-packed descents with fantastic views.
- Perfect for a varied winter's day away from the ski slopes.
🥾 Winter hiking & snowshoe hiking
- Numerous marked winter hiking trails lead through quiet forests and white alpine meadows.
- Snowshoe trails also allow tours off the beaten track – ideal for those seeking adventure.
- Well-signposted routes for beginners and experienced hikers ensure a safe experience of nature.
Ice climbing in Pitztal
In winter, Pitztal offers over 45 frozen ice falls with more than 58 routes – from easy beginner gardens to technically demanding challenges.
🧗♂️ The most important ice climbing routes in the Pitztal Valley
- Taschachschlucht ice climbing garden (rear valley, near the glacier railway) Ideal for beginners and course participants – well-secured mixed and ice routes with entry levels from WI 2 to WI 4
- Havanna Route (Neurur, middle Pitztal) An impressive free-standing ice column approx. 35 m high – extremely difficult (WI 6+), only suitable for experienced ice climbers
- Hexenbesen (‘Shark’, rear Pitztal valley) Very narrow, challenging icefall with mixed passages – for experts (WI 5–6)
- Notwegfall (rear Pitztal valley) Three high alpine icefalls, very scenic – medium to high difficulty, regularly popular as a day trip
- Fallebachfall (west of Piösmes) Approx. 60 m high icefall with lines from WI 3+ to WI 5+ – ideal for top rope training and lead climbing technique at intermediate level
- Luibisbodenfall (‘Ice Princesses’) near Stillebach
Long, well-visited course icefall with various variants from WI 4 to WI 5 – frequently used in courses
