Official partners of the Pitztal Tourist Board
Partnership between the Pitztal Tourist Board and Bundesliga club FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg’s first team visits the Pitztal valley
The partnership between the Pitztal tourism region and FC Augsburg is more than just a collaboration – it is an expression of friendship and a passion for football, as well as a love of nature. Since the partnership began in 2018 , numerous exciting activities have developed both on and off the football pitch.
FCA uses the holiday region in Austria for training camps. Both the first team and the coaching staff regularly visit the Pitztal for team-building activities. In addition, sponsored skiing trips with FCA’s exclusive partners and excursions with FC Augsburg’s members’ clubs are organised. A highlight is the FCA Football School’s holiday camp in the Pitztal, which is offered in the summer for children aged six to 13.
The decision to choose the Pitztal tourist region as a partner was based on good reason, focusing on the four villages of Arzl, Wenns, Jerzens and St. Leonhard. The region captivates visitors with its unspoilt, natural charm and typical Tyrolean hospitality. A wide range of activities and things to do ensure you’ll never get bored in the Pitztal Alps – just the ticket for FC Augsburg fans, who can reach the area easily via the Fern Pass!
Promotions at FC Augsburg
Pitztal Tourism Association promotion days at FC Augsburg! Visit our promotional stand and discover exciting offers relating to the Pitztal valley. Spin the wheel of fortune and win great prizes to enhance your stadium experience. Take the chance to enter our prize draw and be part of the “Sponsor of the Day” promotion.
FC Augsburg Holiday Camp
Swabian Ski Association
The forward-looking partnership between the Swabian Ski Association and the Pitztal Tourist Board! Together, we support the next generation of skiers and introduce young talent to the exciting world of winter sports. In the Pitztal, perfectly groomed slopes and unspoilt nature await you – ideal for passionate snow sports enthusiasts.
Bavarian Ski Association
Cross-country skiers from the Bavarian Ski Association during a cross-country training session on the training trail in Mandarfen.
The Bavarian Ski Association (BSV) and the Pitztal valley are to enter into a close partnership from winter 2025. The partnership is intended to open up new sporting and organisational opportunities for BSV athletes, coaching teams, clubs and members.
Thanks to tailor-made programmes, athletes from almost all disciplines will be able to benefit from the varied and ideal training conditions in the Pitztal.
Partnership with trail runner Ida Sophie Hegemann
The successful trail runner Ida-Sophie Hegemann is launching an exciting partnership with the Pitztal Tourist Board! The German trail runner is renowned for her impressive achievements in the trail running scene and has made a name for herself with numerous successes at international events. Since this summer, Ida-Sophie and the Pitztal Tourist Board have been breaking new ground together.
The Pitztal is famous for its unspoilt landscape and diverse trail running opportunities. With picturesque mountain scenery, clear lakes and unspoilt nature, the Pitztal offers ideal conditions for trail runners of all ability levels. Ida-Sophie is delighted about the collaboration: “I’m really looking forward to exploring the Pitztal and experiencing the region’s unique trail running routes. It’s a fantastic opportunity to share my passion for trail running with others and to enjoy the beauty of nature.”
The varied routes, ranging from flowing alpine trails to technically challenging high-alpine routes, offer you the best conditions for a comprehensive training programme.
Ida-Sophie Hegemann – Trail Running in the Pitztal Valley
Partnership with up-and-coming ski talent – Leonie Raich
The career of Leonie Raich, an up-and-coming Austrian ski racer who was born on 2 March 2005. As part of the Ski Austria C squad, she competes in the technical disciplines of giant slalom and slalom. Leonie made her international racing debut in November 2021 and has achieved remarkable success ever since.
Her greatest triumph to date was the gold medal in the slalom at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Tarvisio in 2023. She also demonstrated her skills in the super-G, finishing in 12th place. She made her World Cup debut on 7 January 2024 in Kranjska Gora, where she gained valuable experience.
DSLV – Your Winter, Your Sport
To sustain these intergenerational benefits, the various social groups must work together in alliances and partnerships.
Winter sports require close cooperation between national, regional and local government. With towns and regions, tourist destinations and mountain railways. Between sports organisations, nature conservation groups, businesses and initiatives.
And above all: through self-directed programmes and projects!