Ski Resort Facts

Sölden is a synonym for the full force of winter and is not only famous for its annual opening of the Alpine Ski World Cup, but also for being one of Europe's most renowned ski and snowboard resorts. The infinite number of slopes and ski trails for all levels and abilities coupled with the perfect grooming of not less than 148 km of slopes spread over the winter ski and glacier areas, make Sölden a truly unique winter sports centre.

34 state-of-the-art lifts and gondolas with a total capacity of 70,000 persons/hour guarantee ultimate skiing fun without queueing. "The Golden Gate to the Glacier" connects the ski mountain Giggijoch with the two glacier areas at Rettenbach and Tiefenbach Ferner. Snow is absolutely guaranteed thanks to the ski area's high-alpine location and the "Golden Gate"-express.

51 km red ski trails, 69 km blue ski trails, 28 km black ski trails and 2 km ski routes provide ultimate skiing fun for both beginners and advanced skies at Giggijoch, as well as for expert racers at Gaislackogl. In addition, Gaislachkogl peak (3,058 m) is a truly outstanding insider's tip for lovers of off-piste skiing.

The longest ski trails:

• Downhill ski trail from the BIG3 viewing platform at Schwarze Schneide (3,340 m) to Gaislachkogl base terminal (1,370 m):
  Difference in altitude: 1,970 m
  Length: approx. 15 km
• Downhill ski route from the BIG3 panoramic platform at Gaislachkogl (3,058 m) to Gaislachkogl base terminal (1,370 m):
  Difference in altitude: 1,688 m
  Length: approx. 10 km
• Downhill ski slope from Rosskirpl chair lift top station (2,744 m) to Giggijoch base terminal (1,353 m)
  Difference in altitude: 1,391 m
  Length: approx. 9 km
• Downhill ski run from the Rotkoglhütte mountain inn (2,660 m) to Gaislachkogl base terminal (1,370 m)
  Difference in altitude: 1,290 m
  Length: approx. 8 km

The steepest ski slopes:

• Night skiing slope, show area: Piste no. 3
• Silver trail: downhill run no. 7 from Stabele chair lift to Innerwald ski area
• Piste no. 14: upper part of the slope at Roßkirpl chair lift
• Piste no. 25: next to Schwarzkogl chair lift
• Rettenbach glacier, World Cup slope: Piste no. 31

The most breathtaking views:

• BIG3 Schwarze Schneide (3,340 m): At 15 walking minutes (strenuous climb!) from the top station of Schwarze Schneide mountain gondola (vertical ascent: 90 m) - A natural viewing platform offering great vistas up to 100 km (Dolomites, Marmolada, Ortler, Zugspitze)
• BIG3 Tiefenbachkogl (3,250 m): Panoramic footbridge located at the top station of Tiefenbach mountain gondola - A 20m-long catwalk with Tirol's highest mountain, the majestic Wildspitze peak (3,776 m), as lovely backdrop
• BIG3 Gaislachkogl (3,058 m): An ellipse-shaped viewing platform at the top station of Gaislachkogl mountain gondola - Easily accessible also for non-skiers
• Rotkogelhütte mountain inn (2,660 m): Quaint mountain hut in a truly outstanding location between the Giggijoch ski area and the glacier ski lifts - stunning vistas of Rettenbach glacier and the northern ridge of Gaislachkogl peak with its countless ski routes for experts