Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in the Ötztal Alps (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in the Ötztal Alps

11 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher) Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Sölden Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Hochzeiger – Jerzens

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Ötztal Alps: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

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1. Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Experienced skiers can find difficult slopes on the Festkogl in Obergurgl, on the Wurmkogl and the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 18.8 km (17%)
  • Ski routes: 4.5 km
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1. Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
Kaunertal Glacier is home to possibly the steepest slope in Austria, the Black Ibex with gradients of… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (18%)
Details
1. Sölden
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sölden
Sölden is a paradise for advanced skiers. In addition to the many challenging slopes, there is a lot… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 30.1 km (21%)
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4. Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Experts can find challenges in Nauders on a few steep runs and on the marked ski routes. In good snow… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 14 km (19%)
  • Ski routes: 11 km
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4. Hochzeiger – Jerzens
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochzeiger – Jerzens
The ski resort of Hochzeiger has a lot to offer expert skiers and freeriders. The lower section… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (20%)
  • Ski routes: 8 km
Details
4. Rifflsee
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rifflsee
The ski resort has a good offering for advanced skiers and freeriders. Especially on the Grubenkopf,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 7 km (27%)
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4. Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Val Senales (Schnalstal)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
Experts will find challenges on the Teufelsegg, the valley run and the Leo Gurschler slope. It is very… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 14 km (33%)
Details
8. Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Passeier Valley (Passeiertal)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
The Obere Böden Kletterwand, with a gradient of 75%, and the black slope on the Grünboden will… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (22%)
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8. Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)
Advanced skiers can find a difficult slope at the Wildspitzbahn lift, but the real highlight is the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (5%)
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8. Vent
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Vent
There are no difficult slopes in the ski resort of Vent. The 4-kilometre intermediate valley run is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
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8. Venet – Landeck/​Zams/​Fliess
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tirol West
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Venet – Landeck/Zams/Fliess
There is only one difficult slope on the Venet, but the long, intermediate slopes will also make your… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (6%)
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