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3.9 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Hochzeiger

📍 Pitztal, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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28%
Blue
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51%
Red
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21%
Black
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100
Number of runs
⛰️
54 km
Skiable runs
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1,450m
Village altitude
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2,488m
Summit
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9
Lifts
💶
69€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
High (7/10) · SnowFinder price index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Hochzeiger is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Pitztal, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 54 km of runs between 1,450 m and 2,488 m, served by 9 lifts. Day lift pass 69€ 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.

About Hochzeiger

The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of kilometres for each difficulty level. Hochzeiger overlooks Jerzens, in the Pitztal. Its 54 km ski area is popular with families.

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  • Pitztal
  • Family ski area
  • Varied runs
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
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Technical
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
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Expert
Technical terrain, off-piste and steep slopes
Who is it for?
👨‍👩‍👧
Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Riders & experts
Technical terrain and off-piste
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Hochzeiger

A resort on a human scale, Hochzeiger focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 54 km of runs are ideal for a 3- to 4-day stay, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Hochzeiger's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised 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 laying the foundations of skiing with children. Hochzeiger's altitude (1,450 m at the base, 2,488 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover through mid-winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay at Hochzeiger is clearly high: 69€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but it is worth being aware of it before you set off. In short: Hochzeiger keeps its promises. A Northern Alps resort that will suit most skiers without disappointing.

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❄️ Weather at Hochzeiger
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
160
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📍 Village (1,450 m) vs Summit (2,488 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Good snow from January to March.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Feb ✓
Overall reliability
Good ●●○
Base altitude
1,450 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
160 cm avg.

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.

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