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1300 m - 2100 m
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Test report Ratschings/Jaufenpass-Kalcheralm
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Ratschings/Jaufenpass-Kalcheralm
Total result: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Test Ratschings/Jaufenpass-Kalcheralm
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Ratschings/Jaufenpass-Kalcheralm
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The Ratschings ski resort is a nice, medium-sized ski resort in South Tyrol.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
800 m (Valley 1300 m - Mountain 2100 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
8
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 3
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 3
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The ski resort has almost exclusively red slopes according to the trail map, but these slopes are very varied and diverse. Wide ski slopes at the chair lifts above the tree line and long valley runs and runs through the forest at the Wasserfalleralm chair lift below the tree line entice skiers. The public race courses and a speed measurement course also provide variety.
Runs/slopes
Total 25 km
Easy
4 km
(16 %)Intermediate
21 km
(84 %)Difficult
0 km
(0 %)
Longest run
4.1 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Speed measurement course offered
- Public race course with time measurement
The Ratschings ski resort features very modern lifts. A fully-automatic 8 person panorama gondola lift begins in the valley with a length of 1,920m. Four out of five chair lifts in the ski resort are detachable (rapid) and you can choose between chair lifts with and without weather protectors. There is a practice lift in the valley.
Number of ski lifts
8
Total capacity
15213 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
8.6 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
6
1
Additional
1
The Ratschings-Jaufen ski resort is one of the most snow reliable in all of South Tyrol. All slopes have snow-making capability and face the north.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
48 Snow canons
100 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is open most of the time.
Season 2009/2010
135 Days open
135 Days when valley run open
135 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
It is a true experience to get up early and be the first to make tracks on the slopes. The slopes are completely smooth.
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
The ski resort is located right behind the Brenner when you are coming from the north. It is about 15 minutes from the Brenner expressway to the valley station of the gondola lift. The parking lots are free, except for the parking garage. You can also access the ski resort on the Jaufen Pass near the Kalcher Alm.
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Sterzing
- Ratschings-Jaufen-Bahn (Ratschings), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 12 km · approx. 17 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Kalcher Alm (Jaufenpass) (Ratschings )
Distance: 17 km · approx. 17 Minutes driving time
Roads: Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map depicts the slopes very well, but more details such as the altitude indications could be added.
The trail map depicts the slopes very well, but more details such as the altitude indications could be added.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
There is a large information board at the valley station of the gondola lift with current information. The sign-posting in the ski resort is good, but could be more detailed.
There is a large information board at the valley station of the gondola lift with current information. The sign-posting in the ski resort is good, but could be more detailed.
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They pay close attention to cleanliness. The bathrooms at the valley station are in tip top shape.
The Ridnaun-Ratschings-Jaufen Valley holiday region is a member of the "Alpine Peals" cooperation for the support of climate-protecting mobility in holiday villages. The goal is to achieve a sustainable holiday region that is in harmony with the environment. Soft mobility, for example with free ski bus transportation, is supported.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
The nearest train station is 13 km away in Sterzing. - Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
- Many free ski bus routes are provided (Ridnaun-Ratschings, Telfes-Mareit-Ratschings, Jaufental-Ratschings, Gasteig-Kalch-Jaufen Pass) as well as the Sterzing-Ratschings line.
The Ratschings-Jaufen ski resort offers a good mixture of ski huts, restaurants and guest houses: for example, at the valley station, the new Ratschinger Stub'n, nice and sometimes rustic ski huts such as the Wasserfalleralm, Waldhuette and the Saxnerhuette, as well as the Restaurant Rinneralm at the middle station with freshly prepared dishes.
9 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
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For those that still want to experience something after the slopes have closed, they can enjoy Jagertee or Gluehwein during Après-Ski in the huts and igloos accompanied by great music. There are also two main Après-Ski locations right before and directly at the valley station.
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Ratschingser Stub'n Après-Ski
At the valley station of the gondola lift
Outdoor and covered Après-Ski bar
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The village centre of Ratschings is about 7km away from the valley station. There is a small district (Colle/Bichl) that also belongs to Ratschings located directly at the ski resort that offers some accommodations. There are also some accommodations directly in the ski resort.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are only a few accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Ratschings
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.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
The ski resort is very well-suited for families and children. There is a kindergarten, a well-equipped children's area, a practice lift near the valley as well as a toboggan run. In general, the ski resort is very manageable.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
Special tips for children
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Children's Ski Area of the Ski School Ratschings
The children's area is located slightly above the mountain station of the Ratschings-Jaufen gondola lift. It is very well equipped with four magic carpets, two of which are covered. The ski instructors are very committed and full-day, professional child-care is ensured.
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Kindergarten from the Ski School Ratschings-Jaufen
The newly renovated kindergarten is located at the mountain station of the Ratschings-Jaufen gondola lift. The full-day, childcare is offered daily for children as of 3 years old. The all-around care provided by qualified personnel guarantees the children a nice time with lots of fun and games.
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Ratschings-Jaufen tobaggon run
The very well-prepared toboggan run is great fun for young and old. The gondola lift brings you comfortably to the top. The run begins at 1850m and winds down 5 km to an altitude of 1300m. You can rent toboggans at the valley station.
Beginners can find an easy run on the Abrahamswiese near the valley station of the gondola lift. Other than the connection slopes, there are no other easy runs in the ski resort itself. There is a covered people mover with a short beginner's slope on the Jaufen Pass.
Information for beginners
- Beginner's area
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
Ski schools on-site
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There are no black runs in the ski resort. However, there is a lot of free skiing terrain and a long valley run that is also interesting for advanced skiers/freeriders.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- some freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 25 km
Difficult
0 km
(0 %)Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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The Funpark Ratschings lures those in the boarder scene to Ratschings.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- some freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Easypark Ratschings
The Funpark Ratschings is located directly at the Enzian chair lift. There is a wave line for beginners, a jib line as well as a kicker line for real professionals. The obstacles have all been certified by TÜV (German Technical Inspectorate) and are in compliance with the safety standards.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Waverides
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 28 km
Ratschings is very attractive for cross-country skiers, especially the high altitude trail in the ski resort.
Trail tip(s)
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Platschjoch high altitude trail
The trail begins at the mountain station of the Ratsching-Jaufen gondola lift. It leads through varied open terrain and spruce forests. The wonderful view of the surrounding mountain scenery is included!
Length: 16.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: easy, intermediate
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
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Conclusion
A lot of open skiing terrain above the tree-line,
wide and very well groomed runs, modern lifts, children's area and childcare
No black runs
Test Report issued on 2012-01-11
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