Glacier du Pitztal is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Pitztal, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area covers 41 km of runs between 2,685 m and 3,440 m, served by 7 lifts. Day lift pass 77€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Pitztal glacier rises to 3,440 m, the highest point of skiing in Tyrol, where you'll find the highest café in Austria. You reach it by an underground funicular.
- Highest glacier in Tyrol
- Café 3440
- Underground funicular
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Glacier du Pitztal focuses on warm welcomes and proximity rather than impressive figures. Its 41 km of runs are ideal for a 3 to 4 day stay, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Glacier du Pitztal's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for learning to ski with children. As for snow, Glacier du Pitztal is in a strong position with its summit at 3,440 m: even in capricious winters, the upper runs hold up well until April. The village at 2,685 m is also well placed to offer comfortable conditions from mid-December. The budget for a stay at Glacier du Pitztal is clearly high: €77 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and high-altitude restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Glacier du Pitztal does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
