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Familienskigebiet Gries Resort Guide
Projected to open December 19, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 19 — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
9cm
7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Familienskigebiet Gries is a family-friendly ski area located in the Ötztal Valley of Tyrol, Austria, offering a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere ideal for beginners and children. The resort features gentle slopes, a ski school, and modern lift facilities, making it particularly suitable for families and those new to skiing. Its tranquil alpine setting and manageable size provide a peaceful alternative to larger, busier ski destinations, while still offering essential amenities and easy access to winter activities.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Familienskigebiet Gries
Lifts
2
Longest run
1 km / 0.62 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner100% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Surface lift2
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Check local recommendations for the best après ski spots in Familienskigebiet Gries.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 09:05 PM UTC
6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+107%
vs 5-Year Avg
3cm avg by now
-61%
vs 30-Year Avg
16cm avg by now
3cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 6.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~6.2 cm. That's 107% above the 5-year average (3 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 61% below the 30-year average (16 cm).
Familienskigebiet Gries Season Snowfall
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Familienskigebiet Gries Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 322cm with an average of 68 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 46cm | 9 days | 26cm | 50cm | 12cm |
| December | 55cm | 11 days | 64cm | 88cm | 11cm |
| January | 55cm | 11 days | 94cm | 116cm | 12cm |
| February | 49cm | 11 days | 116cm | 135cm | 10cm |
| March | 49cm | 11 days | 125cm | 146cm | 11cm |
| April | 34cm | 7 days | 114cm | 142cm | 9cm |
| May | 8cm | 2 days | 54cm | 96cm | 5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
42 days scored, from 22 Feb
37
Best Day
28 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3224 Feb8cm
- 3122 Feb8cm
- 2525 Feb3cm
March 2026
- 3728 Mar1cm
- 3527 Mar5cm
- 3422 Mar2cm
April 2026
- 331 Apr1cm
- 282 Apr
- 203 Apr
February scored highest for Familienskigebiet Gries in 2025-26. Based on 42 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 19, 2026
Through Apr 5, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Familienskigebiet Gries
- Where is Familienskigebiet Gries?
- Familienskigebiet Gries is a ski resort in Austria.
- How high is Familienskigebiet Gries?
- Familienskigebiet Gries runs from a base elevation of 1,597 m (5,240 ft) to a summit of 1,663 m (5,456 ft), giving a vertical drop of 66 m (217 ft).
- How big is Familienskigebiet Gries?
- Familienskigebiet Gries has 1 marked runs and 2 lifts.
- When is ski season at Familienskigebiet Gries?
- Familienskigebiet Gries typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
