Sölden

Ski resort Sölden is located in the Ötztal Valley (Austria, Tyrol, Tyrolean Oberland, Imst). It has 142 km of pistes and 2 km of cross-country trails for skiing and snowboarding.

Ski resort Sölden offers skiing at an altitude of 3340 m above sea level and operates from October to May. Thanks to its excellent location, it hosts annual Alpine World Cup events.

Three peaks above 3,000 m: Gaislachkogl (3058 m), Tiefenbachkogl (3250 m) and Schwarze Schneid (3340 m), accessible by modern lifts, offer breathtaking panoramas of the ski resort and the Ötztal Alps. A panoramic bridge and viewing platform make this possible. Seemingly endless slopes of all difficulty levels, dining options to suit everyone and numerous events throughout the winter make Sölden ski resort a unique and complete holiday destination.

Good to know

Sölden has slopes for everyone. Beginners will enjoy the wide, easy pistes on the Giggijoch and Gaislachkogl glaciers. There are also challenging slopes distributed throughout the ski resort. Most slopes are located in high alpine terrain. BIG 3 refers to three ski mountains - all above 3000 m - offering first-class viewing platforms and unique panoramic views.

Total: 142 km

363 snow cannons cover 77% of the slopes.

There are several valley runs leading down to the lift base stations and the town centre.

Longest run

The longest descent here is Glacier-Sölden No. 32, 35, 33, 30, 7a, 9, stretching 15 km with a vertical drop of 1970 m. From the Schwarze Schneid BIG3 platform to the Gaislachkogl base station. The vertical drop is almost 2000 m, which is unique in Austria.

Most difficult run

The most difficult is the World Cup Slope Rettenbach Glacier No. 31, 1 km long, with a vertical drop of 300 m.

Ski resort routes

BIG 3 Rallye: This tour introduces skiers and snowboarders to Gaislachkogel (3048 m), Tiefenbachkogel (3250 m) and Schwarze Schneid (3340 m) - three ski mountains with viewing platforms and unique panoramic views.

Snowparks

“Snowpark Funslope”: 11 features, 2 jumps, and 7 rails and boxes. There is a beginner line and a boardercross course nearby. According to the resort’s official website.

Features

Timed race course - free of charge. BMW xDrive Cup on Giggijoch.

Create and upload your own SkiMovie ski video - free of charge. Adrenalin Cup Sölden.

Additional offers

Adrenalin Cup Sölden is a competition with 10 disciplines that is open to everyone. Photos and videos are automatically created for each session, and participants can view them online. Participation is possible at any time, but you must purchase an Adrenalin Pass for €5 to take part. The Adrenalin Pass can also be added to a lift pass.

Night skiing

The ski resort offers night skiing.

Sölden offers state-of-the-art lifts for fast and comfortable access to the mountain. Since November 2016, visitors have been able to reach Giggijoch even faster and without waiting. The new 10-passenger gondola is the most powerful in the world, with a capacity of 4500 people / h. The BIG 3 in Sölden can be reached by modern lifts. For example, two modern lifts provide access to Gaislachkogl ski mountain.

Getting there

The most convenient way to reach Sölden ski resort is by car from Innsbruck, home to the nearest international airport. The distance is 84 km and the journey takes 1 h 10 min. You can rent a car in Innsbruck through the rental broker Cars-Scanner.