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The Call of the Three-Thousanders

Freeriding & Ski Touring in the Glacier Spring


Immerse yourself in the wild mountain world of Pitztal: glittering powder snow, ascents through eternal ice, the untouched Kaunergrat nature park and endless Swiss stone pine forests – this is where you can chase the winter.

Since 2009, the Pitztal Wild Face – one of the toughest freeride races in the world – has been drawing the best riders into the valley. From the Mittagskogel all the way down to the valley, you can experience the pros up close one weekend every March – spectacular runs guaranteed. Want to be there in person? Then book your room now!

The right level for everyone

Beginners take it step by step. Intermediate riders take their skills to the next level. Experts face new challenges and push beyond their limits. Always dreamed of standing on the roof of Tyrol? The Wildspitze, at 3,770 metres Tyrol's highest peak, lures countless adventure seekers every day. Admittedly, it can get busy at the summit on sunny days, but once you place your hand on the summit cross and stand before an endless sea of mountain peaks, everything else fades away. Goosebumps guaranteed. Alpine expertise or professional guiding is a must.

Guided tours are available for every level:

  • Freeride day on the glacier
  • Ski tour to the majestic Wildspitze
  • Beginner ski tours and freeride taster days
  • Pack your skis and your sunglasses. Spring in Pitztal is glacier time, sunshine time, time to freeride. Snow is guaranteed until May.

Pitztal Glacier Marathon and PAGT
Das Gletscherkino auf dem Mittagskogel
Pitztal Glacier: Hiking, Skiing and the Wildspitze
Zwei Personen essen Kuchen auf einer Bergterrasse mit Bergpanorama
Café 3440 in Pitztal: Coffee at the Top of the Glacier
There are cafés with a nice view.
Aperitif im Mandarfner Hof – Stilvoll genießen im Boutique Hotel Pitztal
Adults Only Hotel in Tyrol: November at Mandarfner Hof
November has a quality that summer never quite reaches. The quiet is more real, the light over the three-thousanders softer, and the valley belongs almost entirely to those who know what they are looking for.
Pitztal’s Top Summer and Autumn Events – And We Are Right in the Middle of It
The Most Beautiful Hikes from Mandarfen | Mandarfner Hof
Aussenansicht vom Naturparkhaus Kaunergrat im Sommer
Pitztal Attractions: The Best Things to Do in the Valley
The Pitztal is not a valley you see in a day.
Frau macht Yoga
Yoga Hotel in Austria: Our Activity Programme
A holiday in the Pitztal can be more than mountain air and sleeping in.
Das traumhafte Gebiet vom Hochzeiger im Sommer
Hiking at the Hochzeiger in Pitztal
There are mountains you climb. And there are mountains where you simply want to be at the top. The Hochzeiger in Pitztal is both.
Infinity Outdoorpool im Hotel Mandarfner Hof
Wellness Hotel in the Pitztal: Just Let Yourself Drift.
Kulinarik im Mandarfner Hof – Kreative Genusserlebnisse
Arriving Without Compromise.
Gluten-free holidays in Pitztal without compromise. Simply let us know at booking and the team will be happy to prepare.
Frühstück im Boutique Hotel Mandarfner Hof – Genuss mit Bergblick
Taking the Morning Slowly.
There are breakfasts you miss long after the holiday is over. The breakfast at Mandarfner Hof is one of them.
The Rifflsee in Pitztal
At 2,232 metres lies the highest mountain lake in Austria.
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride
Glide through a snowy alpine landscape on a horse-drawn sleigh in the Pitztal. Mulled wine, tea and Haflinger horses included – a magical winter experience.
Portrait von unserem privaten Skilehrer Seppi
Our Private Ski Instructor
Meet Seppi Schwarz – a state-certified ski instructor & guide with over 20 years of experience in Pitztal, offering private lessons, freeride and ski touring.
Das Skigebiet Pitztaler Gletscher an einem schönen sonnigen Wintertag
Ski Touring High at the Pitztal Glacier
When the mountain peaks shimmer with snow and the crisp winter air takes your breath away, you’ve arrived at the heart of alpine winter sport.
Winterpanorama am Pitztaler Gletscher
Winterwandern
Winterwandern & Schneeschuhtouren in Mandarfen
Das Skigebiet Pitztaler Gletscher an einem schönen sonnigen Wintertag
The Call of the Three-Thousanders
Freeriding & Ski Touring in the Glacier Spring