Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Austrian Alps

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in the Austrian Alps (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in the Austrian Alps


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1-50 out of 131 ski resorts

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Under the motto "Black Scorpions - Craving a Little Fear Sweat," you can experience the most scenic,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 31.6 km (22%)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
The Damüls Mellau ski resort is a popular spot among freeriders. Between Damüls and Mellau, there are… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1.9 km (3%)
  • Ski routes: 17.7 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
The trump card for advanced skiers are the long and challenging runs Trassabfahrt, Standardabfahrt,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 19 km (25%)
  • Ski routes: 8 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
At Cimaross, experts' hearts beat faster, as black slopes and many off-piste powder runs await towards… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 4.6 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
With many challenging descents and ski routes, advanced skiers really get their money's worth in… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 20 km (11%)
  • Ski routes: 45 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Experienced skiers can look forward to several challenging, difficult runs. The black… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6 km (14%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Experts should definitely not miss out on Austria's steepest slope experience. The "Harakiri" with a… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 32 km (23%)
  • Ski routes: 8.7 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ischgl and Samnaun offer an extensive freeride area at Piz Val Gronda, Palinkopf, Greitspitze,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 52 km (22%)
  • Ski routes: 15 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Pitch-black runs lead from the Hohe Salve down to Söll and Brixen im Thale. From the Brandstadl,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 39 km (14%)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Advanced skiers will find challenging runs in the ski area, such as the Weltcup-Abfahrt, Nordabfahrt,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 18 km (7%)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Advanced skiers will find challenging slopes at Schnee-Express, Wedelexpress, Zillertal Shuttle, and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12.9 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 4.5 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Königsleiten is the place for freeriders. Around the Königsleitenspitze, there are numerous deep-snow… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (8%)
  • Ski routes: 3 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Challenging descents at Birgitzköpfl, demanding ski routes at Hoadl and Pleisen, as well as plenty of… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 17.6 km (43%)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
The Kitzsteinhorn is a paradise for advanced skiers. Those who prefer groomed slopes stay at the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9 km (14%)
  • Ski routes: 8.9 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hardly any ski resort offers as many freeride opportunities, attractive ski routes, and high-alpine… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 49.7 km (17%)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Experienced skiers will find challenging slopes at Festkogl in Obergurgl as well as at Wurmkogl,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 18.8 km (17%)
  • Ski routes: 4.5 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sölden is a paradise for advanced skiers. In addition to the many challenging slopes, there are… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 29.2 km (20%)
  • Ski routes: 8.4 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
There are many challenging runs – Masnerkopfabfahrt, Pezid, Hohe Pleis, Tscheinabfahrt, Lazid Nord,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 27 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 28 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
At the Kaunertal Glacier, you'll find the Black Ibex, probably the steepest slope in Austria with an… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (18%)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sportgastein is a paradise for experts and freeriders. The black valley runs are truly challenging.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1.5 km (8%)
  • Ski routes: 7.7 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
The Nordkette is very popular among experts and freeriders. From the Hafelekar, the steepest ski… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0.4 km (3%)
  • Ski routes: 5 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Experts and freeriders will get their money’s worth here. There is only one black run, but the four… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (2%)
  • Ski routes: 9 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are only a few truly steep slopes in the Obertauern ski area, but they are a real challenge. The… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (4%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Stubai Glacier offers a comprehensive range of options for advanced skiers and freeriders. Several… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2.9 km (4%)
  • Ski routes: 30.6 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
With the construction of the new Leppleskofelbahn, attractive black slopes have been created. They… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.2 km (26%)
  • Ski routes: 1.6 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Experts will find black slopes at Aberg-Langeck, Gabühel, Wastlhöhe, and Schneeberg. In particular,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 27 km (23%)
  • Ski routes: 8 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Below the Grubigstein lies the area for advanced skiers, featuring off-piste runs and mogul slopes.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1.9 km (7%)
  • Ski routes: 1.7 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
At Wiedersberger Horn, there are several attractive black slopes. Freeriders will find their expansive… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12.7 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 16.3 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The black slopes No. 14 (Balbach-Ochsengarten), No. 8 (Mohrenkopf), and No. 12 (Buckelpiste… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (11%)
  • Ski routes: 3.5 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In the Wildkogel ski area, there are several black slopes at the Ganzer X-press, the Pfeifferköpfl… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In Nauders, advanced skiers will find their challenges on several steep slopes and marked ski routes.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 14 km (19%)
  • Ski routes: 11 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Advanced skiers can look forward to the black slopes below the Zirmachbahn, Panoramabahn, and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3.5 km (14%)
  • Ski routes: 2.7 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski area at Sonnenkopf has only one difficult run, but the black slope 10 through the Bärenloch is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0.8 km (3%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Loser has made a name for itself in the Austrian freeride scene. The freeride areas on the Loser… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (3%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Silvapark Galtür offers an attractive range of options for freeriders with Sector 04 "Heldenreich."… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 12 km (28%)
  • Ski routes: 6 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
On the Zwieselalm, at Riedlkopf and Edtalm, there are some challenging runs. Runs with names like… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3 km (6%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski circuit at Stubnerkogel offers several black slopes. Advanced skiers can also challenge… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2.6 km (3%)
  • Ski routes: 1.3 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
For advanced skiers, the interesting ski routes with mogul slopes as well as freeride opportunities at… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (6%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended are the challenging runs at Trogkofel and the numerous variant descents, which are… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11 km (10%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Hinterstoder ski resort offers several attractive challenging slopes. Highlights include the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9.9 km (25%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Gerlitzen ski resort offers two difficult slopes, three ski routes with lift access, and several… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.9 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 12 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Kreischberg ski resort offers several black runs for advanced skiers. Challenging slopes start at… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9 km (21%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The FIS Ski World Cup mountain Hochstein is very popular among advanced skiers. With its black runs… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4.2 km (35%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
For advanced skiers and freeriders, the Hochzeiger ski area has a lot to offer. The Zirbenfall run has… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8 km (20%)
  • Ski routes: 8 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The See ski resort offers several challenging black slopes and ski routes. The highlight is the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 8.3 km (20%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Experts appreciate the deep black slope, the long runs down to the valley, the ski routes, and the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1.5 km (6%)
  • Ski routes: 17.9 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kühtai has a lot to offer for advanced skiers and freeriders. Attractive black slopes can be found at… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 15.3 km (31%)
  • Ski routes: 3.2 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Some challenging slopes, off-piste areas, and alternative routes delight advanced skiers. Thanks to… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 9.5 km (26%)
  • Ski routes: 6.7 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In suitable conditions, the Hintertux Glacier offers numerous secured ski routes in midwinter and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 11.7 km (18%)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Very popular among experts are the Ifoly run and the challenging Olympiahang. The Kellerloch ski route… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 3.7 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 1.2 km
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