Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps

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

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Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Sölden Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher) Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Ötztal Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Hochzeiger – Jerzens

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

1-11 out of 11 ski resorts
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
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
Details
1. Sölden
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sölden
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
Details
1. Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
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%)
Details
4. Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
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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4. Hochzeiger – Jerzens
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochzeiger – Jerzens
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
Details
4. Rifflsee
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rifflsee
The ski resort has a lot to offer for advanced skiers and freeriders. Especially at Grubenkopf, there… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 7 km (27%)
Details
4. Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Val Senales (Schnalstal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
Challenging slopes await sporty skiers at Teufelsegg, on the valley run, and on the Leo Gurschler… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 14 km (33%)
Details
8. 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: 3 out of 5 stars
Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
The Obere Böden climbing wall with a 75% incline or the black slope at Grünboden challenge advanced… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (22%)
Details
8. Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)
For advanced skiers, there is a challenging slope at the Wildspitzbahn. However, the real highlight is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (5%)
Details
8. Vent
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Vent
There are no difficult slopes in the Vent ski area. The intermediate valley run, with a length of 4… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Details
8. Venet – Landeck/​Zams/​Fliess
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tirol West
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Venet – Landeck/Zams/Fliess
At Venet, there is only one difficult slope, but the long intermediate runs will also make the calves… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (7%)
Details
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