Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Central Eastern Alps

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

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Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Central Eastern Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Silvretta Montafon

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Central Eastern Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Central Eastern Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Central Eastern Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Central Eastern Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm (Mountopolis)

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Central Eastern Alps: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

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1. Silvretta Montafon

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%)

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1. Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See

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

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1. Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei

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

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1. KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg

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

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1. Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm (Mountopolis)

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

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1. Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena

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

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1. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental

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%)

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1. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)

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%)

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1. Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)

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

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1. Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml

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

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1. Axamer Lizum

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%)

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1. Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun

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

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1. Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

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

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1. Sölden

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

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1. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

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

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1. Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)

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%)

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1. Sportgastein

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

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1. Parsenn (Davos Klosters)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Parsenn is very popular among experts. Around the 2,844 m high Weissfluh summit, you will find extreme… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 17.7 km (19%)
Ski routes: 6.3 km

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1. Grossglockner Heiligenblut

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

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20. Obertauern

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%)

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20. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kronplatz offers very attractive and challenging black slopes. A highlight is the Black Five… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 29 km (24%)

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20. Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)

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

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20. Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Experts feel very comfortable on the difficult slopes in the Rojental. You can also take a detour into… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6 km (9%)

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20. St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm

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

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20. Gitschberg Jochtal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

One of the most challenging downhill runs in Italy leads down the valley beneath the Jochtal gondola… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 9.3 km (17%)

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20. Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau

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

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20. Hochoetz – Oetz

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

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20. Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg

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

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20. Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel

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

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20. Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes

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

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20. Scuol – Motta Naluns

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

At the chairlifts Mot da Ri, Salaniva, and Prui, you can look forward to steep slopes. Throughout the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 11 km (16%)

Details

20. Minschuns – Val Müstair-Tschierv

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Challenging slopes lead from Minschuns and Funtauna da S-charl down to Alp da Munt and Era Sot. The… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (22%)
Ski routes: 7 km

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20. Galtür – Silvapark

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

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20. Bad Gastein/Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/Angertal/Stubnerkogel

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

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20. Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Experts can really let off steam at K2 and Hühnerspiel. The Enzenberg run and the Sattelhorn run are… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6.8 km (17%)

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20. Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Speikboden offers challenging slopes for advanced skiers. From Sonnklar, two very steep slopes lead… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5.7 km (14%)

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20. Gerlitzen

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

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20. Kreischberg

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%)

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20. Hochstein – Lienz

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%)

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20. Hochzeiger – Jerzens

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

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20. See

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%)

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20. Kühtai

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

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20. Moelltal Glacier (Mölltaler Gletscher)

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

Details

20. Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)

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%)

Details

20. Madrisa (Davos Klosters)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

In the Madrisa ski area, you can enjoy deep powder snow on treeless slopes. Between Rätschenjoch and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (12%)
Ski routes: 4 km

Details

20. Bad Kleinkirchheim

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Experts and freeriders will get their money's worth in the "Mulde für Tiefschneefahrer" at the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8 km (8%)

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20. Kappl

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kappl offers several challenging black slopes. Various ski routes also provide plenty of variety. In… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8 km (19%)
Ski routes: 6 km

Details

20. Katschberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, there are two very attractive slopes. The challenging black Direttissima slope… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (15%)
Ski routes: 2 km

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20. Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Weißsee Gletscherwelt offers a challenging, difficult slope and almost endless freeride and deep… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (9%)
Ski routes: 2 km

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20. Ankogel – Mallnitz

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Experts appreciate the challenging slopes on the Ankogel and the difficult section on the valley run.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5 km (39%)

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