Pitztaler Gletscher

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Location

Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
Austria
47° 4' 59.9952" N, 10° 49' 0.0012" E
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General info: 

Austria’s highest glacier ski area and winter ski resort Rifflsee a garanty for great skiing. Whether you are looking for easy slopes, good snow conditions, powder or some steeper runs, Pitztal has it all. You may ski on the Glacier from September until May and on the Rifflsee from December until April. Both areas are known for their fantastic powder in a spectacular alpine scenery. Forget your worries and enjoy the beauty of the highest alps in Tirol.

BASE: 5380ft
SUMMIT: 11286ft
VERTICAL DROP: 5905ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 12
Gondolas: 4
Chairs: 4
Surface: 4

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €42.00
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekday: €25.00
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: €42.00
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekend: €25.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: €200.00
6 DAYS CHILDREN: €120.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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