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Pitztal Glacier Resort Guide
Fair · 2026-27 season average
Closed for the season · average of 22 verified open days
Best months to book: March, April, January · 30-yr snow record
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Last Snowfall
Oct 28
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
15cm
7-Day Forecast
3cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Pitztal Glacier is located in Tyrol, Austria, and is renowned as the country’s highest glacier ski area, offering skiing and snowboarding from September to May. The resort features wide glacier slopes, modern lift facilities, and panoramic views of the surrounding Alps, with the Wildspitzbahn lift reaching 3,440 meters. Visitors can enjoy a variety of winter sports, including cross-country skiing and tobogganing, as well as amenities such as the Café 3.440, Austria’s highest café, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The glacier’s reliable snow conditions and high-altitude terrain make it a standout destination for early and late-season skiing.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Pitztal Glacier
Lifts
12
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Schirmbar Kristall – A popular après-ski spot located at the base of the Pitztal Glacier, Schirmbar Kristall is known for its lively atmosphere, panoramic mountain views, and a vibrant mix of music and drinks, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:04 PM UTC
53cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-7%
vs 5-Year Avg
57cm avg by now
+10%
vs 30-Year Avg
48cm avg by now
57cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 52.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~53 cm. That's 7% below the 5-year average (57 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 10% above the 30-year average (48 cm).
Pitztal Glacier Season Snowfall
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Pitztal Glacier Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 539cm with an average of 101 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 17% above this average (629cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 70cm | 12 days | 162cm | 190cm | 17cm |
| December | 64cm | 12 days | 205cm | 228cm | 13cm |
| January | 57cm | 12 days | 251cm | 354cm | 12cm |
| February | 52cm | 11 days | 245cm | 264cm | 11cm |
| March | 63cm | 13 days | 254cm | 275cm | 13cm |
| April | 58cm | 11 days | 258cm | 279cm | 13cm |
| May | 60cm | 11 days | 161cm | 259cm | 14cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026-27
24.6
Season Average
22 days scored
48
Best Day
22 Oct
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
October 2026
- 4822 Oct6cm
- 4326 Oct3cm
- 3924 Oct4cm
October scored highest for Pitztal Glacier in 2026-27. Based on 22 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 Sep 26, 2026
Through May 2, 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 Pitztal Glacier
- Where is Pitztal Glacier?
- Pitztal Glacier is a ski resort in Austria.
- How high is Pitztal Glacier?
- Pitztal Glacier runs from a base elevation of 1,640 m (5,381 ft) to a summit of 3,440 m (11,286 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,800 m (5,906 ft).
- How big is Pitztal Glacier?
- Pitztal Glacier has 20 marked runs and 12 lifts.
- When is ski season at Pitztal Glacier?
- Pitztal Glacier typically operates from September to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Pitztal Glacier get in a typical season?
- Pitztal Glacier averages 178 inches / 453 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
