Winter in the Pitztal Valley

Snow guarantee on the roof of Tyrol

The Pitztal valley offers not only slopes for skiing and snowboarding fun, but also a wide range of activities outside the ski resorts, allowing you to enjoy nature to the full. Thanks to its high altitude, this winter sports region in Tyrol is one of the most snow-sure and most varied holiday destinations in the Alps. From skiing and freeriding to tobogganing and winter hiking, right through to cross-country skiing and ice climbing , you can experience the full range of winter sports here. The Tyrolean Pitztal – an unforgettable experience for all nature and snow lovers.

Winter activities for your holiday

Skiers enjoying the sunshine on the slopes of the Pitztal Glacier

Skiing in the Pitztal Valley

Ein Freerider in einer gelben Jacke fährt einen Tiefschneehang im Skigebiet Riffelsee hinunter.

Freeriding & Ski Touring

Zwei Personen skilanglaufend auf einer verschneiten Strecke, umgeben von sanften, weißen Hügeln. Der Mann trägt eine orange Jacke, die Frau eine blaue Jacke.

Cross-country skiing

Zwei Personen mit Kindern rodeln unter einem klaren blauen Himmel die schneebedeckte Rodelbahn am Hochzeiger im Pitztal hinunter.

Tobogganing

Zwei Kinder und ein Erwachsener laufen fröhlich durch den tiefen Schnee in der Nähe einer Holzhütte.

Winter & Snowshoeing

Ein Eiskletterer im Pitztal beim Abstieg von einer Eiswand.

Ice climbing

Offers for your winter holiday

Ski-inclusive Weeks

Winter gets off to a flying start in the Pitztal valley with the ‘Ski Inclusive Weeks’ in the Hochzeiger ski resort. From 4 December to 20 December 2026, ski enthusiasts can take advantage of exclusive offers including accommodation and a free ski pass, available only at selected partner establishments for stays of four nights or more. During the Pitz Spring Weeks, the offer is available from 12 April until the end of the season on 2 May 2027 at the Pitztal Glacier.

Eine futuristische, gläserne Restaurantkonstruktion auf einem schneebedeckten Berggipfel, umgeben von majestätischen Bergketten unter einem farbenprächtigen Sonnenuntergang.

Café 3440

The Café 3440, the highest-altitude café in the whole of Austria, with its own patisserie, invites you to linger whilst enjoying a breathtaking view of more than 50 three-thousand-metre peaks .

Two people with children are tobogganing down the snow-covered toboggan run at the Hochzeiger in the Pitztal under a clear blue sky.

Eine vierköpfige Familie in farbenfroher Skiausrüstung und mit Helmen posiert bei Sonnenschein auf dem Pitztaler Gletscher.

Family holidays in the Pitztal valley

Enjoy a whole host of benefits with your family in the Pitztal!

Winter with the family Free Pitzik courses

Cross-country skiing in the Pitztal Valley

The cross-country skiing opportunities in the Pitztal are a true paradise for all winter sports enthusiasts looking for perfectly groomed trails and plenty of snow. The valley trail from Wiese to Mandarfen alone, stretching over 21.7 kilometres, offers ideal conditions whatever the weather. The high altitude guarantees consistently good snow quality, even in mild winters.

Ein Skifahrer in roter Jacke und schwarzer Hose beim Freeriden im Skigebiet Hochzeiger im Pitztal.

Freeriding in the Pitztal Valley

The call of the open wilderness and the 3,000-metre peaks – where snow is a certainty!

Freeriding & ski touring in the Pitztal Valley

Ein Eiskletterer hängt in einer Eiswand im Pitztal.

Ice climbing at the Pitztal Waterfalls

With its 45 designated ice-climbing areas, the Pitztal is a hotspot for ice-climbing enthusiasts, offering routes of varying levels of difficulty.

Ice climbing

Winter adventures in the Pitztal Valley

Mountain guide

Freeride courses with the Hochzeiger Ski School

Ski schools

In the Pitztal valley, highly qualified ski instructors await you with a varied programme of courses.

A person wearing red ski clothing and a helmet is standing on a snow-covered mountain, skis in hand, looking out over a spectacular alpine landscape with snow-capped peaks.

Ski hire & shops

Discover the best ski hire shops and sports shops in the Pitztal valley. Find the perfect kit for your winter fun and enjoy some unforgettable days in the snow!

Das Cafe 3440 auf dem Pitztaler Gletscher bei Sonnenaufgang.

Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee

>> Austria’s highest glacier ski resort
>> Guaranteed snow from September to May
>> Wide natural snow slopes

Skifahrerin auf sonniger Piste im Skigebiet Hochzeiger im Pitztal vor atemberaubender Bergkulisse.

Hochzeiger Mountain Railways

>> Sun-drenched, family-friendly and with guaranteed snow
>> Breathtaking 360-degree mountain panorama
>> Traditional huts and accommodation right by the ski slopes

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Cosy hotels, welcoming guesthouses or charming apartments – Tyrolean hospitality is very much alive in the Pitztal valley. The family-run accommodation is run by passionate hosts who ensure a carefree winter holiday.

Blick aus einem Hotelzimmer mit großen Fenstern auf die verschneite Pitztaler Bergwelt.

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