In the Kaunertal, skis are not just downhill, they also go up!
All alpine levels and varying levels of difficulty promise varied ski touring & freeriding in the nature park and glacier region.
Learn more about the most beautiful routes and safety standards for ski tourers & freeriders in this Tyrolean mountain valley.
Glittering snow crystals ...
... fantastic descents
Tyrol's Kaunertal as an insider tip for ski touring & freeriding
Looking for a secret spot for ski tourers and freeriders? Head on over to the Kaunertal! Infinite distances and lots of untouched powder are waiting for you. Awaken your pioneering spirit and, after a fresh snowfall, be the first to leave your mark on the Tyrolean slopes.
The most beautiful ski tours in the Kaunertal
Can't wait to get going? These six ski tours are among the most beautiful in the Tyrolean nature park and glacier region!
Ski tours from Kaunerberg:
- Kleine & Hohe Aifnerspitze: moderate difficulty; from Falpaus (1,430 m) to 2,558 or 2,779 m, worthwhile tour destination at entrance to the Kaunertal, with relatively safe ascent and great views, perfect for beginners and families
- Stupfarriköpfle: moderate difficulty, from Wiesenhof (1,607 m) to 2,808 m, ideal skiing in high winter and spring
- Wallfahrtsjöchl: moderate difficulty; from Wiesenhof (1,607 m) to 2,766 m, along the ancient pilgrimage trail linking the Kaunertal with the Pitztal, partly through a tunnel
These ski tours start at the Kaunertal Glacier Road:
- Atemkogel: moderate difficulty; from the Glacier Road (1,792 m) to 3,010 m, classic firn for experienced ski tourers with clear route guidance extensive landscape
- Glockturm: moderate difficulty; from the Glacier Road (2,400 m) to 3,353 m, best-known tour in the Kaunertals, through the Riffltal or Krummgampental to the main summit, passable from December to May or June, very long distance
- Weißseespitze: difficult tour from the Glacier Road (1,916 m) to 3,500 m, over Gepatschferner to the "Queen of the Kaunertal", a proper sporting challenge
Safety first in the nature park and glacier region
The right equipment
In addition to the right clothing, every freerider and ski tourer should have complete safety equipment that they can also use:
- avalanche beacon
- probe
- shovel
- mobile phone
- ideally also an airbag avalanche backpack
Then nothing stands in the way of a freeride adventure in the Kaunertal.
Good to know: In free avalanche awareness courses you will learn important practical tips and the professional handling of avalanche equipment. The creation of snow cover, the right choice of route and avalanche awareness are also part of the multi-day Snow and Avalanche Awareness Camp.
Emergency App
If you want to increase your security, you can download the Tyrolean mountain rescue emergency app directly to your mobile phone. A check of the current avalanche situation goes without saying.
#wildsideofkaunertal
Freeriding - Freiheit und Abenteuerlust am Kaunertaler Gletscher
The wild side of the Kaunertal Glacier – oder die Spannung, unverspurte Hänge in Harmonie mit einem einmaligen Naturerlebnis abseits der Pisten zu bringen. Für Freerider ist der Kaunertaler Gletscher noch so etwas wie ein Secret Spot. Nachdem man die rund 26 km lange Zufahrtsstraße hinauf in die Gletscherregionen gefahren ist, findet man ein Skigebiet, das ob seiner Lage immer noch ein Geheimtipp ist. Das Gelände ist sehr weitläufig, interessant und man findet immer wieder unverspurte Hänge, um sein Freeride-Abenteuer individuell zu erleben.
Nice to know:
Am Kaunertaler Gletscher warten über 8 Varianten zum Freeriden im BackCountry.
Tipps:
Unsere Favoriten sind die Nörderberg-Variante bis hinunter ins Fernergries – von hier aus kann man per Autostopp oder mit dem Skibus (siehe Busfahrplan) wieder zurück ins Skigebiet gelangen. Und natürlich die Langtaufers-Variante nach Südtirol/Italien – bei diesem Freeriderun sollte man sich allerdings einen Rückholdienst ins Kaunertal organisieren
Freeride Runs
- Run hinterer Nörderberg: intermediate
- Run vorderer Nörderberg: intermediate
- Run Langtaufers difficult
- Run Melagg intermediate
- Run Wiesejaggl: intermediate
- Run Weißsee: intermediate
- Run Weißseejoch: easy
- Run Zollhaus: intermediate
Travel safely with the mountain professionals on every tour
Kaunertal mountain guides & Florian Schranz
With the Kaunertal Mountain Guides, you'll make it to your destination safely on every ski tour! Also with Florian Schranz from the Top Alpin alpine school. He offers a five- or seven-day Ötztal tour across the Eastern Alps; from € 595.
In principle: safety is the utmost priority, no matter if you have a professional guide or are travelling alone! Therefore check the current avalanche and weather conditions before each ski tour. Suitable safety equipment is mandatory.
Top Ski School Kaunertal
Prefer to have a guide over going it alone? Then you are in the right place at Top Ski School Kaunertal-Fendels. Varied ski tours, freeride tours in pristine powder snow slopes in all levels of difficulty, and even convenient pick-up directly from the accommodation: any of the snow sports instructors at Top Ski School can organise this for you.
