Hochoetz is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Ötztal, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 38 km of runs between 1,410 m and 2,272 m, served by 15 lifts. Day lift pass 67€ 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.
Run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres of each difficulty level. Hochoetz overlooks Oetz, at the entrance to the Ötztal. Its 38 km ski area suits families.
- Entrance to the Ötztal
- Family ski area
- Close to Innsbruck
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort with a human scale, Hochoetz focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 38 km of runs are perfectly suited to a 3- to 4-day stay, especially for families or for skiers who don't need to constantly renew their playground. Hochoetz's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, 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 laying the foundations of skiing with children. Hochoetz's altitude (1,410 m at the base, 2,272 m at the top) helps it maintain decent snow cover in mid-winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is wise to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Hochoetz is clearly high: 67€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before setting off. In short: Hochoetz does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not claim to. It is an honest, often underrated destination 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.
