54 km
1450 m - 2450 m
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Test report Hochzeiger/Pitztal
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Hochzeiger/Pitztal
Total result: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Test Hochzeiger/Pitztal
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Hochzeiger/Pitztal
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When considering the valley entrance, the Hochzeiger ski resort is the first ski resort in the Pitztal and is also the largest ski resort according to slope kilometres.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
1000 m (Valley 1450 m - Mountain 2450 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
9
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 2
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The sunny runs are suitable for all ability and age levels. There are also ski routes, a speed measurement course and a race course.
Runs/slopes
Total 54 km
Easy
12 km
(22 %)Intermediate
32 km
(59 %)Difficult
10 km
(19 %)
Longest run
4 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Speed measurement course offered
- Public race course with time measurement
Almost all runs can be reached with modern chair lifts and gondola lifts. The two 6 person chair lifts with covers are also equipped with seat heaters. The Hochzeiger ski resort is accessed from the valley with a modern 8 person gondola. There are 3 specially designed gondolas in circulation here (a Pitzi gondola named after the resort mascot and 2 Benni Raich gondolas that honour Benni Raich's WM titles and his Olympic win).
Number of ski lifts
9
Total capacity
15127 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
7.9 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
4
4
Additional
7
Almost the entire ski resort has snow-making capabilities. A complete snow covering of the resort is possible within 10 days of the season start (given appropriate temperatures).
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
66 Snow canons
90 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is practically always open.
Season 2009/2010
132 Days open
132 Days when valley run open
132 Days when valley run open
Season 2010/2011
149 Days open
136 Days when valley run open
136 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
There are 7 snowcats that prepare the Hochzeiger slopes every day. In order for the snow production and preparation to be most effective, the snowcats are informed about snow heights via GPS so that the snow can be optimally distributed.
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.
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Further evaluation criteria
A narrow mountain road brings you up to 1450m. There is enough free parking available and a free parking lot shuttle bus brings guests to the valley station. Free ski buses also circulate from all of the Pitztal villages to the ski resort. The access via the Fern Pass is toll free.
Access via A12 Inntal-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Imst-Pitztal
- Hochzeigerbahn (Jerzens), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 15 km · approx. 18 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map depicts the entire ski resort as a photo. Everything is easily recognized. You can see all of the lifts, runs and ski routes very well. The restaurants and other information are well described.
The trail map depicts the entire ski resort as a photo. Everything is easily recognized. You can see all of the lifts, runs and ski routes very well. The restaurants and other information are well described.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
There is a lot of information about the ski operation at the valley stations. Thanks to the slope information boards, it is easy to find your way in the ski resort itself.
There is a lot of information about the ski operation at the valley stations. Thanks to the slope information boards, it is easy to find your way in the ski resort itself.
The Hochzeiger ski resort places a high value on cleanliness. The sanitary facilities are always in top condition.
There are free ski bus connections from all of the Pitztal villages to the ski resort. They practice environmentally friendly slope preparation and snow production using a GPS snow data measurement system.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
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There are 4 restaurants between the middle station and the valley station that are located directly on the slopes. There is an umbrella bar on the Sechszeiger that is open all day and offers a gorgeous view. There are also additional hotels and restaurants where you can eat at the valley station.
4 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Zeigerrestaurant
At the middle station at 2000m
The Zeige Restaurant is the culinary meeting place in the Hochzeiger ski resort. Due to its central location, directly at the mountain station of the Hochzeiger gondola lift, it is not only easily accessible to skiers, but also to tobogganers and pedestrians. 25 employees take on the daily challenge of delighting guests with fresh products and culinary skills. New winter garden: the combination of glass, wood and warm colour tones offers a special ambiance for relaxing and the impressive panorama view will delight guests.
Mountain hut tip
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Stalderhütte
On the valley run
Cozy hut with winter garden and sun terrace, a bit hidden from the valley run. Tyrolean specialties are served here at fair prices.
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The Hochzeiger umbrella bar is located directly at the Hochzeiger middle station near the Ziege Restaurant. After the ski day is over, various Après-Ski bars at the valley station invite guests to stop in.
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Après-Ski-Bar ILLEGAL
Directly at the end of the slope at the valley station
Since 2003, the Après-Ski meeting point at the valley station with a weekly programme and great atmosphere. Every day, it starts at 3 PM. On Tuesdays, you shouldn't miss the 2 euro party!
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Hennenstall
At the valley station
The Hennenstall is open daily and offers a great party atmosphere in a rustic ambiance. The party goes on pretty long on the weekends.
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There are huts such as the Stalderhuette, the Tanzalm or the Hochzeigerhaus in the ski resort itself where you can stay the night. There are accommodations directly at the Hochzeiger valley station ranging from 4 stars to private rooms or holiday apartments. In Pitztal, there are more than 400 different hotels/accommodations to choose from.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are many accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Jerzens
Distance to ski resort 3-5 km
Guest beds 2300
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.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
The Hochzeiger ski resort is especially recommendable for families due to its geographic location and its slope offering for all difficulty levels. They have a special price offer for families: children under 10 years old ski for free. The Ski School Hochzeiger offers childcare for children (as of newborns). The daily "Schneeabenteuer" (snow adventure) in which the children discover the winter wonderland with the mascot Pitzi, is especially popular. Two children's areas are also waiting for the little ones. The ski resort also features a 6 km long toboggan run that is floodlit on Thursdays for night tobogganing.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Child friendly access to lifts
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Nursery
- Playground / park
- Mascot (Pitzi)
Special tips for children
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Bambinipark of the Ski School Hochzeiger
The Bambinipark is located directly next to the valley station and is the ideal place for little ones to practice their first curves. There is also a playground.
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Piztis Kinderbergpark (children's mountain park) of the Ski School Hochzeiger
A 7.000 m² practice area near the Hochzeiger middle station with children's carousel, SunKid people mover, warm-up stage and the Pitzi Express.
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There are two practice lifts at the Hochzeiger valley station that are especially well suited for beginners. Between Sechszeiger, Hochzeiger and the valley, there are easy runs. All lift facilities (with the exception of the Zirben lift and the Zollberg lift) are suitable for beginners.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
Ski schools on-site
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The Hochzeiger ski resort offers some deep snow slopes above the tree line and four black runs. One of those is the Zirbenfall run, which is one of the steepest slopes in Austria.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- some freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 54 km
Difficult
10 km
(19 %)Most difficult run
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Zirbenfall run · Length 2 km · Altitude difference 430 m
The 2km black run leads along the Zirben lift and has an incline of up to 80%. It is one of the steepest slopes in Austria.
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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The Hochzeiger Snowpark is waiting at the valley station and at the middle station, there is a natural halfpipe.
Information for Snowboarders
- no cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- some freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Hochzeiger Snowpark
The Hochzeiger Snowpark is located right next to the Liss lift at the Hochzeiger valley station at 1,450m. With over 15 elements, the park is in top style and guarantees an adrenaline kick for beginners as well as for technically experienced jumpers and riders with an easy and a medium line.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
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- No cross-country trails available
There are no tracks in the Hochzeiger region. In the Pitztal, there are 70 km of cross country tracks
Conclusion
Parking lot shuttle bus, family friendly, wide runs
Arrival from the valley via a steep, narrow road
Test Report issued on 2012-01-17
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