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Training trails Pitztal

Your start to the cross-country skiing season in autumn

Thanks to our alpine altitude, we offer you first-class conditions on two top trails in autumn. With the high-altitude trail on the Pitztal Glacier and the training trail in Mandarfen, there are two trails for your cross-country skiing start in autumn. The range of activities is complemented by a designated roller-ski trail around Mandarfen.

Cross-country skiing on the high-altitude trail in the Pitztal valley
Two cross-country skiers, one wearing an orange jacket and the other a blue one, glide along groomed snow trails on a bright, clear day.
A group of cross-country skiers in blue winter clothing are skiing along a snow-covered trail through a picturesque Alpine landscape, surrounded by mountains and partly green slopes.
Ein Langläufer in schwarzer Sportkleidung gleitet bei sonnigem Wetter über eine schneebedeckte Strecke, umgeben von bewaldeten Bergen und blauem Himmel.
Ein Langläufer mit weißer Mütze und orangefarbenen Details fährt auf einer schmalen Schneebahn in bergiger Landschaft. Im Hintergrund sind Wälder und herbstlich bunte Bäume zu sehen.
A young person is skiing on roller skis along a tarmac road through a picturesque mountain landscape. Houses and tall mountains can be seen in the background.
A person wearing a helmet and carrying poles is roller-skying along a road in an alpine landscape. In the background, trees and a white hill, which is a snow storage area, can be seen.

Early start to the season thanks to high alpine infrastructure

Passionate cross-country skiers and professional athletes have access to specialised training trails as early as autumn, which offer above-average snow reliability due to the altitude.

From 17 October 2026, there will be an approx. 3 km long and 5 m wide snowfarming trail in Mandarfen at 1,700 m above sea level. There is a changing room at the trail entrance .

Facts and figures on cross-country skiing training opportunities in autumn

High altitude trail Pitztal GlacierMandarfen training trailMandarfen roller-ski trail
Start of the season10 October 202617 October 2026October to November
Sea level2700 m1700 m1700 m
Length1.5 kmapprox. 3 km1.5 km
StylesSkating & ClassicSkating & Classic
Target groupTraining groupsTraining groups & ambitious cross-country skiersTraining groups & ambitious cross-country skiers
The snow depot of the Mandarfen training trail

Start of the season in Mandarfen: 17 October 2026

The snow depot of the Mandarfen training trail contains around 30,000 cubic metres of snow.

So that you can concentrate fully on your training, we play it safe: around 30,000 m³ of snow is ready for the start of the season. Thanks to state-of-the-art covering technology, 70 to 80 % of the snow volume is retained over the summer. This guarantees an early start to cross-country skiing in autumn. We have also used the valuable experience from the first year to optimise the route planning.

Mandarfen training trail: Info and prices

The cross-country ski trail can be booked for three time slots, one of which is reserved exclusively for competitive athletes. There is a quota of 50 tickets per slot. Bookings can only be made via the online ticket shop. The price per person per slot is €12.00.

Slot 1: 07:00 am–10:00 am (competitive athletes)
Slot 2: 10:00 am–12:00 am (public skiing)
Slot 3: 13:00 pm–06:00 pm (competitive athletes & public session)

Once you have made your booking, you will receive a race number in exchange for a deposit, which entitles you to use the training trail. This can be collected and returned during opening hours at the Mandarfen Tourist Information Office. On days when the information office is closed, cross-country skiers can collect their race number at Restaurant Siglu or at the reception of the Hotel “Das Vier”. The deposit will, of course, be refunded when the race number is returned.

Tickets for the Mandarfen training trail 2026

TicketPrice
One slot 12,00 €
Season ticket for the Mandarfen training trail60,00 €
Season ticket including the Mandarfen training trail100,00 €

Holders of a season ticket for the Mandarfen training trail do not need to book a slot or obtain a race number to use it.

Langlaufen auf der Höhenloipe im Pitztal
Eine Gruppe von Langläufern in blauer Winterkleidung fährt auf einer schneebedeckten Spur durch eine malerische Alpenlandschaft, umgeben von Bergen und teils grünen Hängen.

Trail tickets and reservation

Tickets for the training trail are available from the TVB Pitztal online shop. Tickets for the high-altitude trail are available from Pitztal Glacier cable cars.

Trainingsloipe MandarfenHöhenloipe Pitztaler Gletscher

Training trail in Mandarfen

Ein Ski-Roller Athletin fährt auf einem geschwungenen Weg durch eine grüne Berglandschaft. Im Hintergrund sind Berge und die Rifflsee Seilbahn zu sehen. Bäume säumen den Weg.
Roller-ski trail in Mandarfen

Training continues in the Pitztal valley even off the cross-country trails in autumn: the roller-skiing track in Mandarfen complements the range of Nordic training options and offers cross-country skiers ideal conditions for honing their technique and building up their endurance in preparation for the start of the season. The 1.5 km-long, tarmacked track lies at around 1,700 metres above sea level and is specially signposted for roller skiing in autumn.

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