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Your alpine ski touring adventure

The moment when you stand at the summit and enjoy the endless expanse of the glistening winter landscape - simply indescribable! For moments like these, it's worth getting up in the morning, strapping on your skis in the dark and climbing the snow-covered mountains under your own steam. Afterwards, all you have to do is savour the feeling of your summit victory and glide down the untracked deep snow slopes.

Ambitious hosts not only offer you the perfect home base for your alpine adventure, but also a cosy retreat, top advice and years of ski mountaineering expertise. Your hosts will also provide you with exclusive local insider knowledge about tours, snow conditions and equipment.

Bauerndörfl Rindereben
Hüttschlag / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Hüttschlag / SalzburgerLand  (AT)

Authentic retreat at 1,100 m in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park

from € 55.50 per person
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Gasthof Schönau
Moos in Passeier / South Tyrol  (IT)
Moos in Passeier / South Tyrol  (IT)

Your ski touring base camp with panorama & host expertise

from € 81.00 per person
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Snow-covered houses under clear blue sky in the mountains
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Beer Hotel Loncium ***
Kötschach-Mauthen / Carinthia  (AT)
Kötschach-Mauthen / Carinthia  (AT)

Winter holiday between ski tours, cross-country skiing & craft beer

from € 85.00 per person
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Modern wooden house in snowy mountain landscape under blue sky
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Chalets and Alpine Camping HOCHoben
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)

Chalets & winter camping directly on the high-altitude trail

from € 59.50 per person
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Snow-covered mountains and lake with white building in foreground
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Piz Buin Mountain Lodge
Partenen / Tyrol  (AT)
Partenen / Tyrol  (AT)

Adventure & relaxation at 2,000 metres

from € 97.00 per person
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Snow-covered path to a hotel in a sunny winter mountain landscape
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Hotel Waldheim ***
Martell / South Tyrol  (IT)
Martell / South Tyrol  (IT)

Directly at the cross-country ski trail with wellness & enjoyment.

from € 110.00 per person
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Lit hotel building with snow and mountains in the background at dusk
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Hotel Bergkristall ****
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)

The perfect base for cross-country skiing & ski tours

from € 80.00 per person
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Alpine house with snowy trees in the background under blue sky
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Pension Widmann
Moos in Passeier / South Tyrol  (IT)
Moos in Passeier / South Tyrol  (IT)

Winter holidays with heart: quiet location, insider tips & family…

from € 95.00 per person
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Snow-covered wooden chalet and clock tower in an Alpine village
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Zangerlehof
Mals im Vinschgau / South Tyrol  (IT)
Mals im Vinschgau / South Tyrol  (IT)

1.700 metres above everyday life - open the door and embark on an…

from € 100.00 per person
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Snow-covered chalet with mountain backdrop on a clear winter day
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Penserhof | Alpine Hotel & Restaurant
Sarntal / South Tyrol  (IT)
Sarntal / South Tyrol  (IT)

Cross-country trails & ski tours on the doorstep: nature, enjoyment &…

from € 80.00 per person
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Snow-covered alpine houses under clear blue sky
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Hotel Eggerhof ***
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)

Alpine hospitality meets sporting variety in the heart of the national park

from € 70.00 per person
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Terrace with hanging chair and deck chair overlooking snow-covered mountains
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Hotel Langtaufererhof
Graun / South Tyrol  (IT)
Graun / South Tyrol  (IT)

Cross-country ski trails & tours right on the doorstep with a panoramic…

from € 84.00 per person
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Vier Brunnenhof hotel in snowy valley with forested mountain background
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Hotel Vierbrunnenhof ***S
Antholz / South Tyrol  (IT)
Antholz / South Tyrol  (IT)

Directly on the trails and ski tours - with pleasure, sauna & style.

from € 85.00 per person
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The TOP ski touring regions

Discover the Alps away from the crowds and the top regions far from the hustle and bustle. Whether beginner or experienced, leisurely pleasure tourer or ambitious competitive athlete - every Nordic lover will find their favourite tour in our selected ski tour regions in Austria and Italy. From tame to furious, from beautiful to strong-willed.

Take your first steps and turns in the wild on taster tours (including equipment hire) or expand your summit portfolio alongside certified mountain guides. Their perspective on "their mountains" is guaranteed to surprise you.

Paznaun - Ischgl/Galtür

Ski touring bliss in Tyrol: In Paznaun - Ischgl/Galtür, powder snow, panoramic views & tours of all levels of difficulty await you.

nordic³

In the border triangle of South Tyrol, Tyrol & Engadin, 22 ski tours with views, guaranteed snow & personal advice from locals await you.

Sarntal Valley

Ski tours in the Sarntal Valley: over 60 tours between Dolomite views & solitude - from a leisurely tour to a challenge with over 1,200 metres of altitude.

Filzmoos

From bed straight onto the slopes: In Filzmoos, ski tours start right in the village - with options for beginners, pros and everyone in between.

Grossarl Valley

Quiet winter landscape, rustic mountain pastures & safe checkpoints: In Grossarltal, the ski touring dream becomes a pure nature experience on 17 routes.

Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee

Pleasurable ascents & spectacular descents: ski tours in the south of Carinthia offer variety, solitude & wonderful winter freedom.

Mallnitz

From the Häusleralm to the Säuleck - Mallnitz is your ski touring hotspot in Carinthia with 20 tours, pure powder snow & panoramic views.

Passeiertal Valley

Welcome to the Passeiertal Valley - between the Texel Group & Timmelsjoch, 32 ski tours and a panorama that will leave you breathless.

Powder snow & feelings of happiness on the peaks of Austria & Italy

Anyone who has made their way to the summit – and, to some extent, to themselves – under their own steam knows this profound feeling of freedom. The unique silence and contentment and – let's call a spade a spade – pure summit bliss. Simply priceless. And afterwards? Enjoy a hot cup of chocolate while debriefing with like-minded people – and planning the next day's tour.

Pure emotions are awakened, making your winter holiday an unforgettable experience!

Cross Country Ski Holidays Ski Tour Highlights

  • Taster tours for beginners
  • Ski tours with certified mountain guides
  • Educational trails
  • Ski touring courses and camps
  • Fantastic deep snow descents
  • Top equipment hire
Two skiers hiking in sunny snowy mountain landscape

The most beautiful ski tours in Austria and Italy

Unforgettable routes, breathtaking peaks and fantastic snowy landscapes await you! Discover the most beautiful ski tours in Austria and Italy. Plan your tour now and enjoy!

Easy ski tour to the panoramic summit of the Glaitner Hochjoch.

Starting point
small car park at Raffeinhof
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2:30 hr./hrs.
Length
3.64 km
Altitude
819 m

Wonderful long ski tour in the upper Passeier Valley.

Starting point
Car park at the Timmelsbrücke bridge
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:00 hr./hrs.
Length
8.4 km
Altitude
1486 m
Säuleck (3,086 m)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain

The Säuleck is a marvellous high-alpine ski tour, but also a very long one. An early start is absolutely essential!

Starting point
Car park in Dösental (1,447 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
6:00 hr./hrs.
Length
17.7 km
Altitude
1680 m

An enjoyable, snow-covered high winter tour to a fantastic panoramic mountain at the far end of the Sarntal Valley.

Starting point
Car park in Asten
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:00 hr./hrs.
Length
12.9 km
Altitude
1150 m

An impressive ski tour facing the Carnic peaks, leading through open, gently sloping terrain.

Starting point
Plöckenpass road, Valentinalm turn-off (approx. 1,050 m)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:36 hr./hrs.
Length
15.1 km
Altitude
1637 m
Tellakopf (2,525)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

An easy ski tour with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys.

Starting point
Egghof
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:00 hr./hrs.
Length
7.1 km
Altitude
792 m
Rossbrand (1,585 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in secured terrain

This tour is perfect if snow conditions require descending groomed pistes and you prefer a quiet forest ascent.

Starting point
Papagenobahn car park in the centre of Filzmoos
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:35 hr./hrs.
Length
3.58 km
Altitude
539 m
Häusleralm (1,868 m)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain

A very safe ski tour in Mallnitz, following the valley run of the former Häusler ski area, mostly through wooded terrain.

Starting point
Car park of the former valley station (1,195 m)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:00 hr./hrs.
Length
4.4 km
Altitude
700 m
Piz Sesvenna (3,205 m)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

One of the most popular ski tours in the Upper Vinschgau Valley with powder and firn snow lasting until late spring.

Starting point
Schlinig car park
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
5:30 hr./hrs.
Length
10.2 km
Altitude
1568 m

Steep ski tour in the Sarntal Alps with magnificent panoramic views and pure downhill enjoyment.

Starting point
Car park in Asten
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:30 hr./hrs.
Length
10.3 km
Altitude
1057 m
Nördliche Sulzspitze (2,495 m)
Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

An easy ski tour with a varied ascent in the upper Pensertal valley of the Sarntal Alps, followed by a descent via gentle south- and northwest-facing slopes.

Starting point
Car park in Asten
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:30 hr./hrs.
Length
11.5 km
Altitude
980 m
Wiesbadener Hütte (2,722 m)
Paznaun - Ischgl/Galtür / Tyrol  (AT)
Paznaun - Ischgl/Galtür / Tyrol  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain

A relatively avalanche-safe approach to the Wiesbadener Hütte from the Bieler Höhe. Since the construction of the pumped-storage power station on the Silvretta reservoir, this has been the recommended route.

Starting point
Bieler Höhe on the Silvretta reservoir
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3:30 hr./hrs.
Length
9.2 km
Altitude
750 m

The Hohe Warte, the highest peak in the Carnic Alps, promises unforgettable ski adventures when conditions are favourable.

Starting point
Plöckenpass road, turn-off into Val Grande (1,107 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
6:00 hr./hrs.
Length
8.5 km
Altitude
1800 m

A stunning ski tour to the Schöderhorn, offering incredible descents as a reward. 

Starting point
Car park at the end of the valley (1,043 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
6:00 hr./hrs.
Length
11.1 km
Altitude
1430 m

Easy ski tour with views of the Erenspitze and a superb descent over fine slopes.

Starting point
Pfelders car park
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2:30 hr./hrs.
Length
3.9 km
Altitude
664 m

This very scenic ski tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced ski tourers alike.

Starting point
Grundlehen car park
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:00 hr./hrs.
Length
11.1 km
Altitude
1170 m

The impressive landscape makes this short yet exhilarating ski tour a real treat.

Starting point
Plöckenpass
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:30 hr./hrs.
Length
3.2 km
Altitude
750 m

A wonderful ski tour to the Frauenkogel, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Grossarl

Starting point
Hinterfeld car park (1,210 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:00 hr./hrs.
Length
10.7 km
Altitude
1220 m

A very beautiful ski tour to the Kreuzeck, offering a wonderful view of the Hohe Tauern from the summit.

Starting point
Hallmoosalm car park (1,300 m)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:30 hr./hrs.
Length
8.1 km
Altitude
900 m
Timmelsjoch - Banker Joch (2,833 m)
Passeiertal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Passeiertal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

Great ski tour up to the snow-covered Timmelsjoch.

Starting point
Car park at the Timmelsbrücke bridge
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:30 hr./hrs.
Length
6 km
Altitude
1054 m
At the foot of the Rötelstein (1,567 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain

On the western slope of the Rötelstein lies an abandoned ski piste that is very popular with ski tourers.

Starting point
Car park in front of the Hofalmen toll station
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1:16 hr./hrs.
Length
2.06 km
Altitude
496 m

Technically easy ski tour via the Friedrichshafener Hütte with wide and gentle slopes.

Starting point
Car park near Piel
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:00 hr./hrs.
Length
10.9 km
Altitude
1073 m

A wonderful ski tour to one of Europe’s highest grass-covered mountains, the Gamskarkogel—especially beautiful in spring as a firn snow tour.

Starting point
Hinterfeld car park (1,210 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:30 hr./hrs.
Length
14.2 km
Altitude
1230 m
Glockhauser (2,934 m)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

An easy 3,000-metre peak offering stunning views of the valley and panoramic sights of the surrounding peaks.

Starting point
Car park in Melag
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:08 hr./hrs.
Length
4.83 km
Altitude
1013 m
Sulzenschneid (1,970 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain

The ski tour to the Sulzenschneid comes highly recommended for both firn and powder snow conditions.

Starting point
Oberhofalm car park (in winter only accessible by taxi)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:45 hr./hrs.
Length
3.35 km
Altitude
722 m
Radeckscharte (2,874 m)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain

The classic freeride tour from the Ankogel ski area. The highlight is the descent—a perfect 1,000-metre slope!

Starting point
Car park of the Ankogel ski area (1,275 m) or summit station of the Ankogel ski area (2,625 m)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:15 hr./hrs.
Length
11.8 km
Altitude
300 m

A beautiful ski tour at the foot of the Dachstein’s southern faces.

Starting point
Dachsteinruhe car park
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:09 hr./hrs.
Length
2.83 km
Altitude
384 m

A rarely climbed ski tour summit featuring a beautiful southwest flank and a wonderful descent.

Starting point
Plöckenhaus (1,200 m)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:30 hr./hrs.
Length
4.5 km
Altitude
1050 m
Östliche Veneziaspitze (3,347 m)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
nordic³ / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

This challenging glacier tour in the upper Martell Valley is among the most popular ski tours in South Tyrol.

Starting point
Gentian car park
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3:55 hr./hrs.
Length
5.59 km
Altitude
1289 m
Romatenspitze (2,696 m)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain

Rightly one of the best-known and most popular ski tours in Hohe Tauern National Park, Carinthia.

Starting point
From the Stockerhütte car park to the Jamnigalm (1,289 m) by ski touring taxi (advance booking required)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:00 hr./hrs.
Length
11.1 km
Altitude
1020 m
Sixpack (1,349 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in secured terrain

An easy beginners' ski tour in Filzmoos, following the edge of the piste to the Schwaigalm.

Starting point
Sixpack Mooslehen car park, at the sports field car park (opposite sixpack Mooslehen)
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
0:55 hr./hrs.
Length
2.38 km
Altitude
281 m

A marvellous ski tour through a fantastic landscape, featuring beautiful open slopes and plenty of space for enjoyable turns.

Starting point
Plöckenpass road, Valentinalm turn-off (approx. 1,050 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:48 hr./hrs.
Length
5 km
Altitude
1000 m
Schönjöchlspitze (2,306 m)
Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol  (IT)
Ski tour in open terrain

A classic ski tour in the Sarntal Valley with a north-westerly aspect. There are numerous options for the descent in open terrain and through sparse woodland.

Starting point
Car park in Pens after the Talferbach bridge
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:31 hr./hrs.
Length
6.4 km
Altitude
825 m

Great ski tour to a stunning panoramic summit.

Starting point
Car park at the Schneeberg bridge
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:00 hr./hrs.
Length
6 km
Altitude
1073 m
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