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Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee

TWO SKI RESORTS - ONE SKIING AREA

The Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee ski area offers skiing fun from September to May thanks to the guaranteed snow and the altitude of the glacier. With the adjoining Rifflsee ski area, 68 kilometers of pistes on the best natural snow are available in winter. The runs range from easy to difficult and offer wide glacier pistes, secluded powder snow slopes and grippy firn runs for varied skiing. The Wildspitzbahn cable car takes you up to the Hinterer Brunnenkogel, where you can visit Austria's highest café, the 3440. The Rifflsee ski area impresses with an attractive range of varied pistes - ideal for a skiing vacation for the whole family. The high altitude guarantees snow until spring.

Pitztaler Glacier & Rifflsee Ski Resort

The Pitztal Glacier is one of Austria’s most snow-reliable ski resorts and ideal for skiers of all abilities. The ski season gets underway here as early as September. At the highest point, at 3,440 m, you’ll find ‘Café 3440’ – Austria’s highest-altitude café. The adjoining Rifflsee winter ski area attracts both families and ambitious skiers with its varied slopes.

Ein Skifahrer in hochwertiger Ausrüstung gleitet mit Geschwindigkeit über die frisch präparierte Schneepiste. Die Sonne scheint hell, während die Berge im Hintergrund sichtbar sind.
Ski-inclusive Weeks

Your winter finale on the Pitztal Glacier

From 12 April to 2 May 2027, the ‘Ski Inclusive Weeks’ on the Pitztal Glacier will offer a special deal to mark the end of the season, including accommodation and a ski pass. For stays of four nights or more, the ski pass is included at selected partner establishments.

Experience a perfect winter season on the Pitztal Glacier, the highest glacier ski area in Austria. The X-Park offers numerous opportunities for winter sports fans with its cross-country skiing center, fun park and ski and snowboard cross. Challenging downhill runs can be found in the Rifflsee ski area.

Eine majestätische Berglandschaft, mit schneebedeckten Gipfeln und einer alpinen Hütte auf einem hohen Grat. Die Sonne strahlt über die bergige Kulisse.
Ein Skifahrer in blauer Jacke und grünem Helm zieht eine scharfe Kurve auf den schneebedeckten Hängen des Pitztaler Gletschers.
Zwei Personen skifahren auf einer verschneiten Piste in den Bergen, während im Hintergrund eine malerische Winterlandschaft zu sehen ist. Skigebiet mit Hinweisschildern.
Ein Skifahrer in leuchtend orangefarbener Ausrüstung fährt beim Freeride im Skigebiet Riffelsee im Pitztal einen Berghang hinunter.
Zwei Personen machen auf der Höhenloipe am Pitztaler Gletscher Skilanglauf beim Skating.
Ein Skifahrer in roter Hose und blauer Jacke fährt bei strahlender Sonne im Skigebiet Rifflsee.

Glacier skiing - 9 good reasons

  • 2 ski resorts - 1 ski pass
  • 68 kilometers of slopes, 30 km of off-piste runs & 120 ha of slopes
  • Austria's highest glacier ski area with wide natural snow slopes
  • Guaranteed snow & skiing from September to May
  • Café 3440 - Tyrol's highest view at 3,440m
  • Away from the hustle and bustle of the Alps / no queuing at the lifts
  • Free ski bus & free parking incl. e-charging station at the Gletscherexpress valley station
  • Snowpark X Park: Family Cross, Fun- & Waveline, Speed Check, ibeX Slope
  • Cross-country ski trail on the Pitztal Glacier or Rifflsee

Info and prices

Online ski tickets for early bookers, spontaneous tickets at the lift ticket office or special offers for families - all information about ski tickets on the Pitztal Glacier.

Die Bergstation der Wildspitzbahn am Pitztaler Gletscher.
Ski pass prices & discounts

Pitzi free pass: Children up to the age of 8 ski for free when accompanied by a parent.

From 2in3 days the ski pass is also valid at the Mandarfen village lift, the Kaunertal Glacier and the Winterberg Fendels, as well as for 1 day on the Hochzeiger Bergbahnen!

Your Sonnenabo - pedestrian ticket

Ski touring or cross-country ski pass

Eine Person reicht zwei Karten durch ein Fenster. Die Karten sind gelb und schwarz, während die Hand des Mannes, die die Karten hält, sichtbar ist.
Panoramablick in den Sonnenuntergang  von der Aussichtsplattform beim Café 3440 im Skigebiet Pitztaler Gletscher.

Ticket store: Pitztal Glacier

Always cheaper online: save up to 30% on your ski tickets!

Webcams

Slope map and lift status

Your current overview for your skiing vacation: Find out in the piste map which pistes and ski lifts are currently open in the family-friendly and snow-sure Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee ski area.

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Gletscherexpress

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Wildspitzbahn

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Gletscherseebahn
Eine Person steht auf einem Balkon am Café 3440 am Pitztaler Gletscher und blickt zur Wildspitze.
Das Café 3440

The highest architectural highlight in Tyrol is located where the sky meets the earth: Café 3440.
Homemade cakes and a sun terrace with panoramic views of over 50 three-thousand-metre peaks make the café a highlight in the Pitztal.

Zwei Personen stehen auf einer schneebedeckten Berglandschaft. Einer trägt einen roten Ski-Anzug, der andere einen weißen. Beide tragen Skiausrüstung und lächeln.
Ski schools

Excellently trained ski instructors await you in Pitztal with a varied course program.

Ein Freerider in roter Jacke zieht einen Bogen in besten Pulverschnee und genießt die Schneesicherheit am Pitztaler Gletscher und Rifflsee.
Mountain guides

Freeriding, ski touring or ice climbing - our local guides and mountain guides will accompany you competently and safely on all off-piste adventures.

Der Skibus im Pitztal
Ski buses Pitztal

Comfortable, environmentally friendly and stress-free. Our free ski buses take you quickly and conveniently to the ski areas and excursion destinations in the region.

Winter activities in the Pitztal

Events in the Pitztal

A group of people is cross-country skiing through a snow-covered landscape. In the background, there are mountains and partially forested areas visible.

10/17

Open Track Day

Trainingsloipe Mandarfen, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

10/17 - 10:00 o'clock - 6 hours

An impressive mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks and a bright blue sky. In the center stands a modern building on a high rock.

11/06

Pitztal Testival by Sport Förg

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

11/06 - 09:00 o'clock

An impressive mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks and a bright blue sky. In the center stands a modern building on a high rock.

11/07

Pitztal Testival by Sport Förg

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

11/07 - 09:00 o'clock

An impressive mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks and a bright blue sky. In the center stands a modern building on a high rock.

11/08

Pitztal Testival by Sport Förg

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

11/08 - 09:00 o'clock

A modern mountain station with snow is situated in a beautiful Alpine landscape. In the background, majestic mountains rise under a clear sky.

12/05

Music at Café 3440 // Barbara Plattner

Café 3440, St. Leonhard

12/05 - 14:00 o'clock

A jazz musician plays the saxophone in front of an impressive mountain landscape. In the background, a modern glass architectural environment can be seen.

12/29

Music in Café 3440 // Paul Heis Harpo Sax Jazz

Café 3440, St. Leonhard

12/29 - 14:00 o'clock

An elegant woman plays the harp in a modern room with large windows. Snow-covered mountains are visible in the background.

01/16

Music at Café 3440 // Barbara Plattner

Café 3440, St. Leonhard

01/16 - 14:00 o'clock

An icy landscape with frozen waterfalls and many people climbing. The surroundings are covered in snow and the trees are wintery decorated.

01/22

Eis Total Kletter-Festival 2025

St.Leonhard

01/22 - 16:00 o'clock

A young man stands in front of a snow-covered mountain landscape. Colorful rays of light illuminate the sky and create a dynamic atmosphere.

01/23

Rifflsee winter party mile

Rifflsee, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

01/23 - 14:00 o'clock

An icy landscape with frozen waterfalls and many people climbing. The surroundings are covered in snow and the trees are wintery decorated.

01/23

Eis Total Kletter-Festival 2025

St.Leonhard

01/23 - 16:00 o'clock

An icy landscape with frozen waterfalls and many people climbing. The surroundings are covered in snow and the trees are wintery decorated.

01/24

Eis Total Kletter-Festival 2025

St.Leonhard

01/24 - 16:00 o'clock

A skier is skiing on a snow-covered mountain slope. In the background, majestic mountain ranges are visible.

03/06

Highlight

Pitztal Wild Face

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

03/06 - 11:00 o'clock

A jazz musician plays the saxophone in front of an impressive mountain landscape. In the background, a modern glass architectural environment can be seen.

03/06

Music in Café 3440 // Paul Heis Harpo Sax Jazz

Café 3440, St. Leonhard

03/06 - 14:00 o'clock

A skier is skiing on a snowy slope. In the background, snow-covered mountains and wooded hills can be seen.

03/19

Highlight

Pitz Nordics

Stillebach, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

03/19 - 16:00 o'clock

A group of skiers is riding on a snowy track in the mountains. In the background, impressive snow-covered mountains are visible.

03/20

Highlight

Pitz Nordics

Mandarfen, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

03/20 - 09:00 o'clock

A young man stands in a winter landscape with snow-covered mountains in the background. The image displays the name "DJ SPICY" in modern lettering.

04/03

Music at Glacier // DJ Spicy

Sonnenterasse Restaurant Kristall, St. Leonhard

04/03 - 14:00 o'clock

A woman with blonde hair is wearing a sparkling top and a tulle skirt. She poses confidently in front of a neutral background.

04/10

Highlight

Pitztaler Schneefest

Rifflseeparkplatz, Mandarfen, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

04/10 - 12:00 o'clock

A wine glass with red wine is held in the mountains. In the background, snow-covered peaks and a clear blue sky can be seen.

04/16

Tyrol's highest wine tasting

Café 3440 + Gletscher Mühle 1700, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

04/16 - 12:00 o'clock