Ötztal Alps: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in the Ötztal Alps.

11 test reports and 6 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Ötztal Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
Ötztal Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ötztal Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Sölden Ötztal Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Hochzeiger – Jerzens Ötztal Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel

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Best lifts in the Ötztal Alps

1-17 out of 17 ski resorts
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
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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

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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:
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1. Hochzeiger – Jerzens
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hochzeiger – Jerzens
All slopes can be accessed by modern chairlifts and gondolas. From the valley, an eight-person gondola… more
Ski lifts:
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5. 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
A 6-seater gondola takes you from the valley up to the Nauders ski area. You can also float up to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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5. Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)
With the Gletscherexpress, an underground funicular, you can reach the glacier ski area in just 8… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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5. Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
At the Ochsenalm at 2,150 m, a 4-seater chairlift with a drive-through mid-station starts. Since 2021,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9
  • Cat-skiing

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5. Rifflsee
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rifflsee
The slopes are accessible from the Sunna Alm to the Grubenkopf with relatively modern lifts. Two of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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9. Fendels
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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10. Vent
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Vent
From the village of Vent, the Wildspitze double chairlift takes you up to the high-alpine ski area at… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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10. 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
From the valley in Zams, the Venet cable car quickly takes you to the summit. In the ski area, most of… more
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  • 5

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10. 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: 3 out of 5 stars
Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
A cable car takes you from the valley to the glacier. At the top of the glacier, you will find… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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13. Walchlift – Oberpiller
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tirol West
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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13. Ramudla – Matsch (Mazia)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau) Upper Venosta Valley (Obervinschgau)
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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13. Maseben – Langtaufers (Vallelunga)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau)
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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13. Galtwiesen – Wald im Pitztal
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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13. Feichten
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Feichten
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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