With over 144 km of slopes, the Sölden-Hochsölden ski area is the largest in Ötztal. The ski area is very snow-sure, allowing you to be on your skis here from early autumn until well into spring. Thanks to its high altitude of up to 3340 metres and the presence of the Tiefenbach glacier and Rettenbach glacier. During a winter sports holiday in Sölden, you can enjoy long runs, good mountain huts, spectacular views and festive après-ski.
Sölden has more than enough to offer for every type of skier, whether you are a beginner or have been on the slopes for years. The majority of runs are blue (69.8 km), followed by red (44.8 km) and black (27.4 km). The pistes are mostly broad and are located between 1350 and 3340 metres in altitude, allowing you to ski for a long time. The valley descent from the viewing platform Schwarze Schneide is even one of the longest in Austria at 15 km long and 2000 metres altitude. Burning upper legs are guaranteed once you reach the bottom. Beginners will mainly enjoy themselves on the Giggijoch, with several easy slopes. Advanced skiers can choose from three challenging runs from the Gaislachkogel with an altitude difference of almost 1,700 metres. For the real daredevils, there is the Area 47 Snowpark on the Giggijoch.
Scroll for more information about Sölden-Hochsölden
Mountain: 161 cm
Valley: 15 cm
Sölden's ski area is extremely snow-sure. The slopes are located between 1350 and 3340 metres above sea level, there are two glaciers (Rettenbach- and Tiefenbachglacier) and there are also plenty of snow cannons for when the weather turns bad. Sölden's ski season is long. If there is enough snow, you can usually be on your skis here as early as September and the last lifts and slopes do not close until May.
Sölden's ski season is long, and this is all to do with its high altitude and the presence of two glaciers. Skiing is usually possible here from mid-September/early October to early May. The first lifts and slopes on the Rettenbach glacier open in early autumn. This is where traditionally, the kick-off of the World Cup season takes place. The winter ski area opens in early December, and all 144 kilometres of pistes are accessible again. Together, the Tiefenbach and Rettenbach glaciers count 34.5 km of slopes and are connected by a ski tunnel.
Sölden-Hochsölden is the only ski area in Austria with three ski mountains higher than 3000 metres: the Gaislachkogel (3058 metres), the Tiefenbachkogel (3250 metres) and the Schwarze Schneid (3340 metres). Together, these peaks are also known as the BIG 3 of Sölden. The three highest points of the ski area can be reached both on skis and on foot. All three have their viewing platform, where you can enjoy spectacular views. The BIG 3 Rally is a ski tour almost 50 km long. As the name suggests, you will do all three peaks during the route. You are about 4 hours on the road and cover more than 5,200 altimeters.
James Bond fans will quickly recognise Sölden as the filming location of the movie 'Spectre', which was shot here. Naturally, there is plenty of evidence of this in the ski area. One of the highlights is 007 ELEMENTS, a museum about James Bond on the Gaislachkogel. Here you can admire, among other things, the wreckage from the plane and get a glimpse into Bond's life.
If you are in need of some refreshments, Sölden-Hochsölden has you covered. You will find it all here, from cosy mountain huts to extensive piste restaurants. You can even eat at a high level at ICE-Q, Falcon, Wirtshaus Giggijoch and Gletscher Tisch. Crazy about partying and socialising? Sölden's après-ski continues until the late hours.
