Pitztal Glacier

Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher) is located at the very end of the Pitztal Valley near St. Leonhard and is known as Austria’s highest-altitude ski area, with a summit at 11,286 feet. The season is often long, typically offering skiing from September through May depending on snow and weather.

The true glacier feel is a big part of the experience. You get wide, open runs above the tree line and a distinct high-alpine setting. The key piece of the system is the Wildspitzbahn, the lift that takes you up to 11,286 feet, where you’ll also find Café 3440, often described as Austria’s highest-altitude café.

In terms of terrain, Pitztal works well both for groomer skiers who want to rack up a lot of vertical and for those looking for more natural skiing close to the lift system when conditions line up. Off-piste is available, but this is high-alpine, glacier terrain, so it demands respect for weather, visibility, and safety.

Many people group Pitztal together with the neighboring Rifflsee area, since they’re marketed as a combined package with about 42 to 43 miles of slopes in total.