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1750 m - 3210 m
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Test report Stubai Glacier
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Total result: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Stubai Glacier
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The Stubai Glacier is the largest glacier ski resort in Austria.
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
19 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
1460 m (Valley 1750 m - Mountain 3210 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
21
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 4 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 4 ← 2
On the Stubai Glacier, there are mainly very nice wide, easy and intermediate runs. There are some mogul runs, six marked ski routes and multiple black runs available for advanced skiers.
Runs/slopes
Total 110 km
Easy
46 km
(42 %)Intermediate
41 km
(37 %)Difficult
23 km
(21 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
19 km
The Wilde Grobe valley run is a ski route that stretches over 10 km down to the valley.
Longest run
10 km
Run location
Glacier, above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Speed measurement course offered
- Public race course with time measurement
On the Stubai Glacier, there is a good mixture of gondola lifts, chair lifts and t-bars. The facilities are very well maintained and they bring the winter sports fans up to the peak quickly. You can access the glacier using two parallel gondola lifts via the Fernau middle station.
Number of ski lifts
21
Total capacity
34839 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
25.3 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
5
7
8
1
Additional
4
The resort is open to visitors every year from September until June. Due to the combination of glacier area and snow-making, it is particularly snow reliable.
Worth knowing
- Glacier ski resort
- Artificial snow-making
25 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is often open.
Season 2009/2010
290 Days open
135 Days when valley run open
135 Days when valley run open
Season 2010/2011
225 Days open
130 Days when valley run open
130 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is very good.
The slopes are even well-prepared with an artificial snow layer in the early winter.
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
From the Schoenberg exit of the Brenner expressway, it is about 29km to the Mutterberg valley station. The rather narrow mountain road is well constructed and leads directly to the ski resort. There are additional overflow parking lots along the road from which a free parking lot shuttle brings guests comfortably to the valley station of the Mutterberg.
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Stubaital
- Stubaier Gletscherbahnen (Neustift im Stubaital), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 29 km · approx. 33 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map contains information regarding the lifts, runs, mountain restaurants and lots of other info such as speed measurement courses and observation platforms. The map is graphically well-designed and very clear.
The trail map contains information regarding the lifts, runs, mountain restaurants and lots of other info such as speed measurement courses and observation platforms. The map is graphically well-designed and very clear.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The guests are well-informed in the ski resort due to large information boards at the mountain station of the Eisgrat with information about snow conditions, avalanche dangers and the status of slopes and lifts. There are even screens showing the current webcam photos of the ski resort at the Mutterberg valley station. There are information boards displaying capacity utilisation and waiting times at the most significant ski lifts. The opening times are indicated everywhere and the resort uses a uniform and clearly designed sign-posting system.
The guests are well-informed in the ski resort due to large information boards at the mountain station of the Eisgrat with information about snow conditions, avalanche dangers and the status of slopes and lifts. There are even screens showing the current webcam photos of the ski resort at the Mutterberg valley station. There are information boards displaying capacity utilisation and waiting times at the most significant ski lifts. The opening times are indicated everywhere and the resort uses a uniform and clearly designed sign-posting system.
The sanitary facilities in the ski resort are very well-maintained and the lifts and cable cars are also clean. Sufficient trash containers are available everywhere.
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The facilities in the ski resort for snow-making and transportation of guests are very efficient. Waste separation stations are available everywhere. The resident restaurants use regional products when possible.
There is no direct train connection to the ski resort, however the Mutterberg valley station can be accessed easily with city buses and new and comfortable ski buses from Innsbruck, Schoenberg and Neustift.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
From the Innsbruck main train station with the city bus, Regio Stubai line, to Neustift in Stubai Valley. The roundtrip ticket from Innsbruck costs only € 6.20 for passengers in winter gear. From Neustift, free ski buses circulate to the Mutterberg valley station and back every 15 minutes. - Comprehensive ski bus network
- Scheduled busses
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The employees at the resort are helpful and friendly in all situations. The lift personnel is courteous during entry to the gondolas as well as to the t-bars.
On the Stubai Glacier, the guests have a choice between numerous restaurants, ski huts and self-service restaurants. In culinary as well as atmospheric terms, a fitting restaurant can be found for every taste and every budget. The restaurants are modern and well-maintained and integrated into their respective environments.
7 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Restaurant Schaufelspitz
At the mountain station of the Eisgrat II gondola lift
The Restaurant Schaufelspitz offers international cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. They serve homemade pasta, salads and fish dishes as well as a selection of matching wines. The beautiful observation terrace, with glass walls to protect against the wind and warming sheep skins, invites you to relax even when the temperature is not very high.
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Marktrestaurant Eisgrat
At the mountain station of the Eisgrat II gondola lift
You can access the modern Marktrestaurant Eisgrat comfortably using an escalator. Guests can enjoy a nice view of the Schaufelspitze or of the Stubai Valley from the expansive and open design of the interior area as well as from the large terrace. The restaurant offers simple and traditional dishes at moderate prices. They prepare many of the dishes from fresh, regional ingredients. Within a season, the restaurant uses a total of 600kg of fresh chives! The restaurant is also houses the highest pasta factory in the world whose products are served on the Eisgrat as well as in the Schaufelspitz and Gamsgarten restaurants.
Mountain hut tip
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Dresdner Hütte
At bit above the Fernau middle station, accessible from the Gamsgarten run
The Dresdner Huette belongs to the Dresden Section of the German Mountaineering Association. They offer traditional dishes in an especially rustic mountain hut atmosphere.
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The first stops directly in the ski resort are the umbrella bar on the Gamsgarten and the Eiswuerfelbar at the Fernau middle station. At the valley station, you can celebrate in the Alpensporthotel at the bar of the Wilde Grube restaurant.
There are also some cute, small huts on the road towards Neustift that offer specialties from the region as well as a bar.
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Alpensporthotel Mutterberg
At the valley station of the Stubaier Gletscher lift
There is always something going on here at the best après ski in Stubai Valley.
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Jausenstation Grawa-Alm
On the way from the glacier towards Neustift on the right hand side, below the street.
The small Grawa Alm is a traditional family-run operation with a cozy dining room and some rooms. They offer traditional, regional dishes. Many products come from the local farmers.
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There is the Alpensporthotel Mutterberg, located directly at the ski resort, for more discerning guests. Up in the ski resort, the Dresdner Huette is located at the Fernau middle station. Other accommodations can be found in the valley in Neustift.
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
- Neustift im Stubaital
Distance to ski resort 10-20 km
Guest beds 10000
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
They do a lot at the Stubai Glacier to offer families with children an especially enjoyable experience. Children up to 10 years old and seniors (possibly accompanying Grandparents) as of 80 years old can use the lifts for free. The BIG Family Ski Camp on the Gamsgarten is available with four covered magic carpets and lots of fanciful decoration. Right nearby are the Gamsgarten children's restaurant with a play area for the bigger kids and the ski resort's own lovingly decorated kindergarten for up to 30 children as of 3 years old. Older children can also try out the Ice Climbing Tower.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Playground / park
- Mascot
Special tips for children
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Big Family Children and Youth Camp
The Big Family Children and Youth Camp is run by the Ski School Neustift and offers a comprehensive day care programme for small and big children. A children's restaurant and the ski resort kindergarten are connected.
The glacier ski resort with its flat, wide and clearly visible slopes are especially well-suited for beginners. The employees at the lifts are always friendly and helpful. The lift exits are well-prepared. There is a Comfort Run at the Daunferner ski lift for slower skiing and boarding. It is even separated according to skiers and snowboarders. For the first steps on skis, there is a practice lift on the Gamsgarten and a rope tow on the Eisgrat. Three ski schools in Neustift offer courses on the glacier. Equipment can be rented directly at the ski resort at Intersport and can even be store there overnight.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Special slopes for slower skiers / beginners
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
Ski schools on-site
- Ski School Neustift
Awarded the "Quality Award" - Alpine Ski School Neustift
- Ski and Snowboard School Neustift Olympia
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For advanced skiers, there are some marked ski routes and numerous short mogul runs in addition to the marked slopes. There are no especially long and steep runs or forest runs.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- some freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
- no extremely difficult, steep and unprepared runs (Double Diamonds)
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 110 km
Difficult
23 km
(21 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
19 km
The Wilde Grobe valley run is a ski route that stretches over 10 km down to the valley.
Most difficult run
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Schartenschuss · Length 1 km · Altitude difference 230 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
Photos
The huge snowpark built by Schneestern parks & more is located on the sunny side in the upper part of the glacier on the Gaisskarfern.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- some freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Funpark Tirol – Moreboards Stubai Zoo
The Snowpark Stubai Zoo is located below the Jochdohle Restaurant on either side of the Gaisskarferner t-bar. There is no halfpipe, but lots of fun can be had on the numerous kickers, boxes and rails. A map of the park layout is available on the ski resort website including categories for beginner, medium and pro lines. There is a short ski cross course for families.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Boardercross
- Waverides
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 2 km
The high altitude track on the Gamsgarten at 2600 m runs in a 2km circuit from the foot of the Murmele lift past the Gamsgarten facility and has snow-making capability.
Conclusion
Very comprehensive and well-implemented offering for families (family-friendly), well-maintained facilities and courteous staff, superb information and orientation system on the slopes and at the stations in clear design, diverse restaurant selection directly in the ski resort, parking lot shuttle, very good solution for the overflow parking lots located further away.
Very few challenges for advanced skiers. The runs that are best suited for families, seniors and beginners on flat, wide slopes are only accessible with the long Daunferner I and II t-bar lifts. At first look, only the ski pass prices for guests with the Stubai Guest Card (attainable at accommodations for all over-night guests). The price without a guest card is 10% higher and this is only indicated in a footnote on the website.
Test Report issued on 2011-11-21
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