Pitztal Ski Resort Guide
Pitztal, Austria
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 48km |
| Highest Lift | 3,440m |
| Resort Height | 1,740m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Memmingen |
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Pitztal
The ski area of Pitztal comprises the ski slopes of HochZeiger, Pitztaler Gletscher and Rifflsee.
Summary
The ski area includes 3 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 48km of downhill skiing, with 40 marked pistes, served by a total of 22 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of HochZeiger, Pitztaler Gletscher and Rifflsee.
The ski resort itself is at 1,740m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,440m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Pitztal is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in HochZeiger, Pitztal and Rifflsee.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Pitztal is 5km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Pitztal?
The next notable snow forecast is 14cm, expected on 3 December, with around 43cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to 1,939m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Pitztal Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | 8km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 16 | 29km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | 11km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 48km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 33km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 22 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Pitztal Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,440m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Pitztal) | 1,740m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,450m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S, W
Pitztal has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Pitztal
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Pitztal Ski Schools and Pitztal Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Pitztal?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Imst.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Pitztal is Innsbruck Airport, 60 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Memmingen, Bolzano, Friedrichshafen, Salzburg, Zurich and Munich airports are all within three hours drive.
Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 22 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 6km of ski runs, with 18 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Pitztal open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid September, and usual closing is Mid May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
