Winter sports in Pitztal:
More than "just" skiing or snowboarding

Enjoy unspoilt Tyrolean winter scenes

Hike through a nature park, to a catered mountain hut or take a short turn in the ski resort: discover the winter hiking highlights of Pitztal and experience the tranquillity and peace of your snowy, natural surroundings.

Cross-country skiing in Austria is becoming ever more popular and your holiday resort Pitztal is one of the region’s most popular places to take part

It’s not always easy for cross-country skiers: if you want to be absolutely sure that there is going to be enough snow and the cross-country ski tracks are free of charge and are going to be excellently prepared, Pitztal is the place for you. The 21.7 kilometre s long cross-country ski trail along the valley from the village of Wiese up to Mandarfen at 1,743 metres offers ideal conditions due to its high altitude even in warmer winters. 

Hochzeiger ski resort, Pitztal Glacier as well as Kaunergrat Nature Park are ideal for ski tours, regardless of whether you are a beginner or advanced learner.

The so-called Ötztaler Alps, to which the mountain world of the Pitztal geographically belongs, offer wild natural experiences without hectic and stress. Guided tours as well as courses for beginners and advanced ski tourers will give everyone the opportunity to experience the adventure "Ski Tour" in the Pitztal.

Sledging and tobogganing is great winter fun for the whole family. With so many different toboggan runs to choose from it will never get boring.

Don’t fancy walking up the mountain? In that case the six kilometre long toboggan run at Hochzeiger is just the thing for you. The Hochzeiger mountain railway gondola takes you up to the intermediate station from where you can fully enjoy the downhill run on your toboggan. Night owls won’t be disappointed here either: once a week this toboggan run is floodlit in the evening.