Europe: best ski lifts

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Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)

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Best lifts in Europe

1-50 out of 3665 ski resorts
1. Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/​Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
The Ratschings-Jaufen ski area offers very modern lift facilities. From the valley, you can easily… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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5
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1. Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The Steinplatte/Winklmoosalm ski area is almost exclusively accessible via state-of-the-art lifts.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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9
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1. Ischgl/​Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
In Ischgl and Samnaun, only state-of-the-art lifts can be found in the ski area. Most chairlifts are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 46

3
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25
9
5
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1. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/​Dienten/​Mühlbach
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Hochkönig
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach
In the Hochkönig ski area, you can travel from Maria Alm via Dienten all the way to Mühlbach using the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 34

7
8
17
2
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1. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Glemmtal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Saalfelden Leogang
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Since the 2015/16 season, the 10-seater gondola lift E5+E6 TirolS has connected Fieberbrunn with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 69

29
22
15
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1
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1. Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/​Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
High-performance gondola lifts take you from Kaltenbach up to the Hochzillertal ski area. Modern… more
Ski lifts:
  • 38

6
11
12
6
3
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1. Kleine Scheidegg/​Männlichen – Grindelwald/​Wengen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen
Since the 2020/21 season, you can travel from the Grindelwald Terminal either directly up to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

3
1
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9
3
5
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1. Obertauern
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Obertauern
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Obertauern
The Obertauern ski area is served by modern facilities. Detachable chairlifts with weather protection… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

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17
5
1
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1. Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Modern cable cars lead from the valley into the ski area, including the Schmittenhöhebahn with Porsche… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27

2
7
10
4
2
2
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1. Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Passeier Valley (Passeiertal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
The Pfelders ski resort offers two state-of-the-art lifts. The Grünbodenexpress combi lift, consisting… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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1
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1. Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
Modern gondola lifts take you from Matrei and Kals up to the ski area. Within the winter sports area… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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5
4
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1. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Plan de Corones (Kronplatz)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
At Kronplatz, there are only modern chairlifts and gondola lifts. Several cable cars are even equipped… more
Ski lifts:
  • 31

21
4
6
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1. KitzSki – Kitzbühel/​Kirchberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg
The lifts and cable cars in the Kitzbühel/Kirchberg ski area have been modernized in recent years, so… more
Ski lifts:
  • 58

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11
28
8
10
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1. Belpiano (Schöneben)/​Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Since the 2018/19 season, two modern 10-seater gondola lifts have connected Haideralm with Schöneben.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

4
4
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1. Mayrhofen – Penken/​Ahorn/​Rastkogel/​Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Mayrhofen-Hippach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Modern gondola lifts and the 3-S Penkenbahn take skiers and snowboarders up into the ski area. There,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 61

2
7
1
17
11
7
16
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1. Latemar – Obereggen/​Pampeago/​Predazzo
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eggental Valley (Val D’ega)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fiemme
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo
The entire ski area is serviced by modern, fast chairlifts, often with protective covers. At the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

3
1
12
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1. Carezza
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eggental Valley (Val D’ega)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Carezza
From Welschnofen, you can quickly and comfortably reach the highest point at 2,337 m with the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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5
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1. Silvretta Montafon
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Silvretta Montafon
The Silvretta Montafon ski area is equipped with modern lifts. From the valley, guests are usually… more
Ski lifts:
  • 35

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8
18
4
1
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1. Val Gardena (Gröden)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Val Gardena (Gröden)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Val Gardena (Gröden)
State-of-the-art gondola and chairlifts, often with weather protection covers, provide access to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 79

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10
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40
23
1
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1. Lermoos – Grubigstein
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lermoos – Grubigstein
With modern lifts, you can reach the slopes on Grubigstein. There’s no need to use drag lifts anymore.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

3
4
1
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1. Gitschberg Jochtal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Gitschberg-Jochtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gitschberg Jochtal
The Gitschberg-Jochtal connecting lift (Schillingbahn and Gaisjochbahn) has linked the two ski areas… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

6
3
4
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1. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Wilder Kaiser
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Holiday Region Hohe Salve
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
All slopes are accessible via modern lifts (chairlifts and gondolas – some even with heated seats and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 81

16
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13
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11
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1. Damüls Mellau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Damüls Mellau
The Damüls Mellau ski resort predominantly features state-of-the-art six-seater chairlifts with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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13
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1. Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Holiday Region Alpbachtal
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Wildschönau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
The Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau offers a wide range of modern lift facilities. Gondola lifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 45

9
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22
4
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1. Wildkogel – Neukirchen/​Bramberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Zell am See
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg
Gondola lifts take you from the towns of Neukirchen and Bramberg into the Wildkogel ski area. From… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

5
4
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1. Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/​Gerlos/​Königsleiten/​Hochkrimml
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Zell-Gerlos
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml
The Zillertal Arena regularly modernizes its lifts and cable cars. State-of-the-art feeder lifts from… more
Ski lifts:
  • 52

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19
13
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1. Turracher Höhe
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murau
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Feldkirchen Nockberge
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Turracher Höhe
Almost all slopes can be accessed by modern chairlifts, most of which are equipped with weather… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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6
7
1
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1. Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
All slopes at Ofterschwanger Horn are accessible via state-of-the-art lifts. From Gunzesried, you can… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

2
2
1
2
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1. Dorfgastein/​Großarltal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Grossarltal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Dorfgastein/Großarltal
Modern chairlifts and gondola lifts shuttle guests between Großarl and Dorfgastein. From the valley… more
Ski lifts:
  • 16

6
6
4
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1. Loser – Altaussee
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Loser – Altaussee
From the Loser Arena in the valley, the new Panoramabahn with 10-person gondolas starts its journey… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
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3
2
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1. Kitzsteinhorn/​Maiskogel – Kaprun
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun
In the Kaprun ski area Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel, state-of-the-art lifts transport guests. During the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 24

1
1
6
1
6
9
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1. Paganella – Andalo
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Altopiano della Paganella/​Dolomiti di Brenta/​Lago di Molveno
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Paganella – Andalo
The entire mountain is serviced by modern lifts and cable cars. There are no more drag lifts. Only on… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

4
11
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1. Flumserberg
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Flumserberg
At Flumserberg, you will find modern and fast lift facilities. Since 2019, the 8-seater gondola lift… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

4
8
4
1
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1. Scuol – Motta Naluns
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Scuol – Motta Naluns
From Scuol, a modern eight-person gondola lift takes you up to the Motta Naluns ski area. From Ftan, a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

1
6
2
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1. Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
The Gurgl ski area now offers only the most modern lifts and cable cars, in line with the slogan “Top… more
Ski lifts:
  • 25

11
7
6
1
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1. Sölden
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sölden
Sölden offers state-of-the-art facilities for a fast and comfortable ascent to the mountain. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 31

1
8
13
7
2
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1. Santa Caterina Valfurva
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina Valfurva
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Santa Caterina Valfurva
In the valley at Santa Caterina, an 8-seater gondola lift starts and takes you to the Plaghera… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

2
2
2
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1. Bormio – Cima Bianca
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bormio – Cima Bianca
From the valley in Bormio, a modern eight-seater gondola takes you up to Bormio 2000. From there, you… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

1
1
4
3
3
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1. Livigno
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Livigno
Livigno offers modern gondolas and chairlifts in the ski area. Both sides, Mottolino and Carosello… more
Ski lifts:
  • 32
  • Heli-skiing

6
15
11
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1. St. Moritz – Corviglia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Moritz – Corviglia
Almost all of the lifts in the Corviglia ski area are now modern chairlifts. Most of the lifts are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 23

2
2
1
12
3
1
2
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1. Bad Gastein/​Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/​Angertal/​Stubnerkogel
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bad Gastein/Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/Angertal/Stubnerkogel
From Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein, and the Skizentrum Angertal, modern gondola lifts take you up to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

7
6
3
1
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1. Schwemmalm
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Val d’Ultimo (Ultental)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schwemmalm
From the valley station in Kuppelwies, a modern 8-seater gondola takes you up into the Schwemmalm ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
3
1
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1. Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
The barrier-free Jennerbahn, a state-of-the-art 10-seater gondola lift with a mid-station, starts in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
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1. Rangger Köpfl – Oberperfuss
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region Sellraintal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rangger Köpfl – Oberperfuss
The 8-seater gondola lift Peter Anich I takes you from the outskirts of Oberperfuss up to Stiglreith… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

2
1
1
1
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1. Ladurns
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ladurns
A fast, detachable 10-seater gondola lift with a mid-station starts from the valley and takes you into… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
1
1
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1. Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) Skiworld Ahrntal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
From the valley station in Steinhaus, you can quickly and, above all, comfortably reach the Klausberg… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

4
4
3
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1. Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) Skiworld Ahrntal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
From the valley, the gondola lift takes you quickly and comfortably up to the Speikboden ski area. At… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

2
3
3
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1. Nassfeld – Hermagor
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Nassfeld-Pressegger See
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nassfeld – Hermagor
In the Nassfeld ski resort, almost all slopes can be accessed via comfortable and fast chairlifts and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 29

6
8
9
1
5
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1. Hoch-Imst – Imst
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Imst
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hoch-Imst – Imst
From Hoch-Imst, two consecutive, comfortable 10-seater panorama gondola lifts take you to the Alpjoch… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
1
1
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1. Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
Above St. Andrä (Sant'Andrea), the modern 10-seater Plose cable car with a mid-station takes you into… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

2
4
1
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