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.
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.
Training trail in Mandarfen
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 Glacier | Mandarfen training trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Start of the season | 10 October 2026 | 17 October 2026 |
| Sea level | 2700 m | 1700 m |
| Length | 1.5 km | approx. 3 km |
| Styles | Skating & Classic | Skating & Classic |
| Target group | Training groups | Training groups & ambitious cross-country skiers |
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 trail can be booked in 3 slots, 2 of which can be booked exclusively by groups and training teams. One of the three slots is open to all cross-country skiing enthusiasts.
Slot 1: 08:30 - 11:00 am | teams & clubs
Slot 2: 11:30 - 15:00 | public run | max. 30 tickets per day
Slot 3: 15:30 - 18:00 | teams & clubs
Ticket prices
One slot: € 100.00 per day
Public run: € 10.00 per person
Depending on the slot reserved, cross-country skiers receive different coloured wristbands that entitle them to use the training trail. These can be collected and returned at the Mandarfen local information centre. On days when the information office is closed, cross-country skiers receive their ribbons at the Siglu restaurant or at the reception of the Hotel Das Vier.
Trail tickets and reservation
Tickets for the public run are available from our adventure shop or the local information centre. Teams and groups can reserve training slots by e-mail via the tourist office.
