Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Western Austria

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

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Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Western Austria – Advanced skiers, freeriders Silvretta Montafon

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Western Austria – Advanced skiers, freeriders Damüls Mellau

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Western Austria – Advanced skiers, freeriders Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Western Austria – Advanced skiers, freeriders Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Western Austria – Advanced skiers, freeriders KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg

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Western Austria: 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. Damüls Mellau

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

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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. St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben/Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken – Ski Arlberg

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%)

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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. Nordkette – Innsbruck

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

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21. 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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21. 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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21. 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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21. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach

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

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21. Lermoos – Grubigstein

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

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21. 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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21. 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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21. 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

Details

21. 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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21. 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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21. Sonnenkopf – Klösterle

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

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21. 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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21. Dachstein West – Gosau/Russbach/Annaberg

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

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21. 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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21. Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern

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

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21. Hinterstoder – Höss

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%)

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21. 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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21. 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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21. 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%)

Details

21. Golm

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

Details

21. 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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21. 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%)

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21. Ifen

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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21. 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

21. 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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21. 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

Details

21. Rifflsee

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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

21. Diedamskopf – Schoppernau

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

There are several options for advanced skiers and freeriders. In addition to the designated black… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 9 km (23%)

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21. Zauchensee/Flachauwinkl

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Advanced skiers will enjoy visiting the black slopes, especially the Tauernkarabfahrt, as well as the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4.3 km (10%)
Ski routes: 3.5 km

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21. Gargellen

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Advanced skiers are in excellent hands at the Gargellen ski area. There are wonderful off-piste… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (11%)
Ski routes: 3 km

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