Ski tours in Italy

Fasnachter (2,268 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in secured terrain

Map of Fasnachter hiking trails and huts in snowy mountain area

Premium ski tour with a designated free car park, an information board with a panoramic map at the starting point, and an avalanche transceiver checkpoint.

Starting point

Ratschings-Jaufen Cable Car Valley Station

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

2:11 hr./hrs.

Length

4.1 km

Altitude

944 m

Nördliche Sulzspitze (2,495 m)

Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Hiking map showing route from parking to Sulzspitz mountain in Tramin Valley

Outdooractive

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

Ratschinger Weiße (2,822 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Aerial view of snowy mountains with marked hiking trail to Ratschinger Weiße peak

This ski tour is a premium ski tour featuring designated and cleared car parks at the starting points, information boards with a panoramic map, route details and tour information, as well as avalanche transceiver checkpoints for testing avalanche…

Starting point

Ridnauntal, Maiern Regional Mining Museum

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

5:00 hr./hrs.

Length

11.1 km

Altitude

1396 m

Hochplattspitze (2,548 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Snow-covered mountain landscape with hiking trail to Hochplattspitze peak

A challenging hike via the Schluppesalm and the steep slope to the summit of the Hochplattspitze in the Wipptal

Starting point

Jaufental, Schluppes, start of the Ungererhof forest road

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

3:00 hr./hrs.

Altitude

800 m

Einachtspitze (2,304 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Aerial view of snowy mountains with hiking trail to Einachtspitze 2304 m

An easy to moderately difficult ski tour with wonderful panoramic views across the Ridnaun Valley.

Starting point

Ridnauntal, Gasse bus stop

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

2:30 hr./hrs.

Length

3.9 km

Altitude

865 m

Hohe Kreuzspitze (2,740 m)

Passeiertal Valley / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Map showing ski tour to Hohe Kreuzspitze peak (2,740 m) in the Alps

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

Timmelsjoch - Banker Joch (2,833 m)

Passeiertal Valley / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Map view of ski tour from Timmelsjoch to Banker Joch with elevation details

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

Hochspitz (2,424 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Aerial view of snowy mountain with hiking trail to Hochspitz peak 2424 m

The ski tour from the Ridnaun Valley to the Hochspitz is a moderate ski tour with mostly lovely powder snow.

Starting point

Ridnauntal, clubhouse

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

3:00 hr./hrs.

Length

6.1 km

Altitude

1094 m

Hörtlahner (2,660 m)

Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Hiking route on mountain map with contour lines and peaks in the Alps

Outdooractive

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

Saxner (2,358 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Aerial view of snowy Saxner mountains with marked hiking trail and parking area

Premium ski tour with a designated free car park, an information board with a panoramic map at the starting point, and an avalanche transceiver checkpoint.

Starting point

Forest track before Flading

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

1:53 hr./hrs.

Length

3.7 km

Altitude

845 m

Tellakopf (2,525)

nordic³ / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Winter hiking trail to Tellakopf 2527m on topographic map

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

Sulzenspitze (2,572 m)

Sarntal Valley / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Trail from Astnerhöfe to Sulzspitze on a topographic map

Outdooractive

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

Glaitner Hochjoch (2,389 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Aerial view of snowy mountains with hiking trails and Glaitner Hochjoch signage

Premium ski tour with a designated free car park, an information board with a panoramic map at the starting point, and an avalanche transceiver checkpoint.

Starting point

Forest track near Flading

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

2:40 hr./hrs.

Length

3.9 km

Altitude

876 m

Gleckspitze (2,583 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Aerial view of snowy Gleckspitze mountain with hiking trails and labels

This ski tour is a premium ski tour featuring designated and cleared car parks at the starting points, information boards with a panoramic map, route details and tour information, as well as avalanche transceiver checkpoints for testing avalanche…

Starting point

Ridnauntal, Maiern Regional Mining Museum

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

4:00 hr./hrs.

Length

6.9 km

Altitude

1157 m

Glaitner Hochjoch (2,389 m)

Passeiertal Valley / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Map of Glaitner Hochjoch ski tour route at 2,389 m altitude

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

Östliche Veneziaspitze (3,347 m)

nordic³ / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Hiking map showing route to Eastern Veneziaspitze in the Alps

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

Zunderspitz (2,381 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Aerial view of snowy Zunderspitze mountain with hiking trail and labels

This ski tour is a premium ski tour featuring designated and cleared car parks at the starting points, information boards with a panoramic map, route details and tour information, as well as avalanche transceiver checkpoints for testing avalanche…

Starting point

Ridnauntal, Maiern towards Bergl, turn right at the third bridge

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

3:00 hr./hrs.

Length

3.2 km

Altitude

1011 m

Piz Sesvenna (3,205 m)

nordic³ / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Map showing winter route to Piz Sesvenna with dining stops

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

Botzer (3,251 m)

Passeiertal Valley / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Map and ski tour route to Botzer peak in the Alps

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

Ratschinger Kreuz (2,359 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Aerial view of snowy mountains with hiking trail to Ratschinger Kreuz 2359 m

The ski tour from the Ridnaun Valley to the Ratschinger Kreuz is a tour of moderate technical difficulty along a north-facing slope.

Starting point

Ridnauntal, clubhouse

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

3:00 hr./hrs.

Length

6.2 km

Altitude

1029 m

Fleckner (2,331 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Snow-covered mountain landscape with marked hiking trail to Fleckner peak 2331 m

The gentle to moderate slopes on the north-facing side and the relatively short ascent make the Fleckner a popular peak for beginners.

Starting point

Forest track before Flading

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

2:30 hr./hrs.

Length

3.7 km

Altitude

831 m

Zinseler (2,422 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Snow-covered mountain landscape with marked route from St. Anton to Zinseler peak

Premium ski tour with a designated free car park and an information board featuring a panoramic map at the starting point.

Starting point

Jaufental, St. Anton bus stop

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

4:11 hr./hrs.

Length

6.1 km

Altitude

1373 m

Röthenspitze (2,441 m)

Ratschings / South Tyrol (IT)

Ski tour in open terrain

Aerial view of snowy mountains with hiking trail to Rothenspitze 2441 m

Premium ski tour with a designated free car park, an information board with a panoramic map at the starting point, and an avalanche transceiver checkpoint.

Starting point

Kaltenbrunn Farm Group

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

3:02 hr./hrs.

Length

6.6 km

Altitude

1204 m