0.5 km
1265 m - 1350 m
Test report Gschnitz
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Gschnitz
Total result: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Test Gschnitz
The review Gschnitz was created by Skiresort.info, the world’s largest test portal for ski resorts.
Top evaluation criteria
These evaluations count double in the total result.
Further evaluation criteria
Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort Gschnitz
Top evaluation criteria
These evaluations count double in the total result.
With its 0.5 km long slope, it is a very small ski area.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
85 m (Valley 1265 m - Mountain 1350 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
1
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 1 ← 1
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 1 ← 1
Photos
On the left and right of the tow rope, you can ski down on the easy/intermediate runs.
Runs/slopes
Total 0.5 km
Easy
0.3 km
(60 %)Intermediate
0.2 km
(40 %)Difficult
0 km
(0 %)
Longest run
0 km
Run location
under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
Photos
A tow rope provides access to the whole ski slope
Number of ski lifts
1
Total capacity
600 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
0.2 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
Photos
They are dependent on natural snow. Due to the altitude, it is usually open for skiing from December to March.
Worth knowing
- No artificial snow-making
- The valley run is always open when ski resort is open; without the valley run, ski operation is not possible.
The slope preparation leaves something to be desired.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
Photos
Further evaluation criteria
The ski area is about 20 minutes from the Brenner expressway. There is free parking at the valley station. Unfortunately, you have to pay a toll on the Brenner until the Steinach exit.
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Matrei-Steinach
- Alfaierlift (Gschnitz), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 16 km · approx. 18 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
There is no trail map. There is a cross-country map which indicates the ski lift.
There is no trail map. There is a cross-country map which indicates the ski lift.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
There is no sign-posting on the slope.
There is no sign-posting on the slope.
There is a sophisticated, free ski bus system with its own pocket-sized schedule. You can explore the Wipptal and the side valleys with the ski buses. They practice soft tourism in Gschnitz.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
The Alfaierhof at the valley station provides food and refreshments.
1 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Photos
The Alfaierhof at the valley station offers accommodations.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There is only one accommodation with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Gschnitz
Distance to ski resort fewer than 1 km
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Photos
Evaluation criteria for special interests
There is no stress or rushing at the Alfaier lift. The kids can let off steam on the two runs and the tow rope. The parents have a good overview of the whole area.
Information for families and children
- Adventure course
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Ski school for children
Photos
The ski lift is good for beginners who have already been on skis before. The first curves can be practiced in the lower part. The upper part is too challenging for true beginners. For the lift itself, it is also better if you have been on skis before.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
There are no advanced slopes.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- no freeride/ deep snow areas
- no mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 0.5 km
Difficult
0 km
(0 %)Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
There is no funpark or halfpipe.
Information for Snowboarders
- no cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- no freeride/ deep snow areas
Offering snow parks
- No snow park/ fun park
- No halfpipe
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 107 km
There is a total of 107 km of cross-country tracks in the Wipptal. The Wipptal is well-known for its excellently prepared tracks in the romantic side valleys. The tracks begin right at the ski area.
Trail tip(s)
-
Gschnitztal track
Scenic track with the Tiroler Loipengütesiegel (Tyrolean Cross-country Track Seal of Approval)
Length: 18.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1180 m - 1300 m
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
Photos
Conclusion
Family and child friendly, great cross-country offering
Only one tow rope, lunch break for the lift
Test Report issued on 2011-12-28
Feedback for the Skiresort.info Team? Please use this form »
Highlights
Highlights
