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Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei

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Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei is in Osttirol (East Tyrol), Austria, Tyrol. 12 lifts transport guests. Elevation: 933 - 2426 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei, Austria
★★★★★4.1out of 5
2,426 м
top
1,493 м
Vertical drop
933 м
base
Total slopes
40 км
Lifts
12
Vertical drop
1,493 м
Longest run
7 км
Adult ski pass
€ 74 / day
Snowmaking
100 % of slopes
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:30
Trails by difficulty - 40 km total
Easy8.5 км · 21 %
Intermediate25.5 км · 64 %
Difficult6 км · 15 %
Longest run: Cimaross Valley (Matrei) No. 10, 2a, 1 - 7 км, vertical drop 1,493 м. Hardest run: Descent No. 12 at Cimaross - 1.8 км, vertical drop 450 м.
Snowmaking: 205 snow guns cover 100 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
€ 74
Children
€ 37
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Good to know

Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei is the largest ski resort in East Tyrol and offers a breathtaking panorama of more than sixty 3,000-metre peaks. Snow transforms the region around Austria's highest mountain into a mecca for winter sports enthusiasts. You can ski or snowboard on well-groomed slopes, enjoy cross-country skiing on groomed trails or speed down the toboggan runs.

What the resort offers

The winter sports resort also offers hiking and tobogganing through pristine snowy landscapes, away from mass tourism. The 4-star Gradonna Mountain resort hotel is located directly within the Großglockner Kals-Matrei resort and offers exclusive rooms right beside the ski slopes.

Maps

Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
12 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 3Gondola lifts
  • 5Chairlifts
  • 4T-bars and platters
  • 4Magic carpets
Lifts in total
12
Capacity
18,836people/hour
Total lift length
15.6км
Newest lift: Glocknerblick, 2019 г.Longest lift: Goldried I, 3,084 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
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Coordinates
47.01006, 12.62368
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:30
Typical season
Mid-December - mid-April
Season
5 December 2026 - 11 April 2027

Average monthly snowfall at Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei

Snowiest month:December- 5,4 cm
20Jan1 days
21Feb2 days
15Mar1 days
3,9Apr
5,4Dec

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Matrei in Osttirol1.3 кмKals am Großglockner1.7 кмGroßdorf0.2 кмLesach4 кмVirgen7 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 14 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for a trip to Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei?
February appears to be the snowiest of the listed months, with an average of 21.1 cm of snow and 2 snowy days. January receives 20.1 cm of snow during the month, March 14.6 cm and April 3.9 cm, so January and February are preferable for a ski trip.
How much does a lift pass cost?
A day lift pass costs €74. A children's day pass costs €37.
How much does accommodation cost in high season?
In Matrei in Osttirol, accommodation is listed from €221 per night, while in Virgen it starts at €143 per night. These villages have 6 and 5 hotels respectively.
Is the resort suitable for beginners?
The resort has 8.5 km of easy pistes, making it suitable for beginners. There are 40 km of pistes in total: 25.5 km of intermediate and 6 km of difficult pistes.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:30. The resort has 12 lifts.

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