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Explore the many adventure activities open to you here at Oetztal. You’ll find something for every season of the year, and visitors of every age and fitness level.
WINTER ACTIVITIES
HOCHOETZ/KÜHTAI
SKI REGION
DOUBLE THE FUN:
1 SKI PASS, 2 SKI AREA’S
Spend your winter dream holiday in the scenic Hochoetz/Kühtai Ski Region. Double skiing fun in two top ski areas with a single ski pass valid in both ski areas!
Free skibus shuttle take you from Ochsengarten to Kühtai and back again. The entire ski area boasts 24 top modern mountain lifts and 85 km
of perfectly groomed ski slopes for all ability levels.
All skiers still fit at night are warmly invited to enjoy night skiing in lovely Kühtai – every Wednesday and Saturday from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm.
Those in search of romantic moments shouldn't miss out on a very special highlight in Kühtai - Hochoetz: both resorts have a fantastic Igloo Village above 2000 meters altitude.
NEWS: THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY SKI
AREA AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE
ÖTZTAL VALLEY.
Perfect in size, cozy atmosphere plus top modern amenities – that's what the Ski Region Hochoetz in the lower Ötztal Valley stands for!
The officially quality-sealed slopes cater for Alpine skiers, free-riders and snowboarders. A ski region with a great heart for families and kids where lift lines are a thing of the past, crowded
ski slopes are literally unknown.
HOCHOETZ HAS A GREAT HEART
FOR YOUNG GUESTS
When it comes to skiing for all ages the family-friendly Hochoetz Ski Region ranks among Tirol's true insider tips.Off the ski slopes everything focuses on children and families as well.
Hochoetz is renowned for its high level of personal service.As soon as you arrive you will feel at ease: families and children are especially welcome! Besides varied outdoor activities and a
child-friendly snow park, the ski region also features a restaurant for kids and a kids' ski school with separate kindergarten right amidst the ski area.
SKI FACTS
> 2 ski areas - 1 ski pass
> 24 lifts an cablecars
> snow guaranteed due to snowmaking systems
> Family & kids friendly kids corner & practicing lift Kindergarten in HochOetz
Kids ski trial Widi’s Pistentipps Kids restaurant Kids Theater
> 85 km of ski runs
> 170 hectar (420 acres) overall skiing surface area
> 31,260 capacity (persons per hour)
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SÖLDEN,
HOTSPOT OF THE ALPES
SÖLDEN STANDS FOR THE FULL FORCE OF
WINTER!
Alpine Ski World Cup venue and one of Europe's moste renowned Ski & Snowboard Resorts. The infinite number of slopes and ski trails for all levels and abilities coupled with the perfect grooming of not less than 151 km of slopes make Sölden a truly unique winter sports center.
WINTER SPORTS AT THEIR FINEST IN
SÖLDEN!
Boarder's Park at Giggijoch, Race Course, Easy Cross or Moguls - The choice is all yours! Sölden's great winter ski area is directly connected to the glacier slopes by a number of ski lifts and gondolas called Golden Gate to the Glacier.
Skiing enthousiasts can ski uninterrupetedly
from the village of Sölden up to the glaciers at the elevation of 3,250 m- With a total length of 12.8 km the ski route from Schwarze Schneide at Rettenbach Glacier is the region's longest ski trail featuring 1,880 m elevation change. The ski route
across Rettenbachtal valley (6 km) is famous
skiing experts and sports fan!
SKI HUTS
Not less than 30 huts and mountain restaurants within the ski area are warmly welcoming you!
Rustic mountain huts, umbrella bars, spacious free-flow restaurants cater to suit all tastes. Great après-ski ambience is guaranteed as well.
SKI FACTS
> SNOW IS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED
From November through May, thanks to the ski area's high-Alpine location (1350 - 3250m), 2 glacier ski areas at Rettenbach & Tiefenbach and snow making systems covering all slopes lower than 2,200 m.
> BIG3
Sölden has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points - Therefore it is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas. And the BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautfiul ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms.
> SLOPES
The really varied offer includes: 51 km red ski
trails, 69 km blue ski trails, 28 km black ski trails, 2 km ski routes ultimate skiing fun for both beginners and advanced skiers at Giggijoch, as well as for expert racers at Gaislachkogl. In addition, Gaislachkogl peak (3,058 m) is a truly outstanding insider's tip for lovers of off-piste skiing.
> SKI LIFTS
34 state-of-the-art ski and mountain lifts take
you quickly and effortlessly on top of the most
beautiful ski slopes.
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GURGL,
THE DIAMOND OF THE ALPES
OBERGURGL & HOCHGURGL
The skiing area of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl offers fun and excitement on its ski runs for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers.
The “Diamond of the Alps” lives up to its name not only when it comes to accommodation, service and enjoyment, but also in terms of skiing and snowboarding.
The skiing area stands out with broad runs, no waiting times and plenty of space for every skier. More space on the ski run
means that skiing is safer and that skiers can freely experience the essence of skiing and enjoy the winter landscape.
The area’s ski lifts can transport approximately 40,000 people per hour.
The high altitude of the skiing area (from 1,800m to 3,080m) makes a very long skiing season possible: The lifts are open from mid-November – the earliest opening
of all of Tyrol’s non-glacial skiing areas – until the start of May.
The skiing area offers 110 kilometres of variable runs and includes many back country trails for freeride skiers and powder fanatics.
Next to top quality skiing, the “Diamond of the Alps” also features high-end gastronomy. There are many places in the skiing area with a fantastic view, but the best are probably the view that can be enjoyed from the Top Mountain Star and the Hohe Mut Alm, which offers high quality food and drink in the midst of 21 3,000 meter peaks.
SKI FACTS
> TOP QUALITY SKIING
24 lifts - more exactly: 8 seater chair lifts, 7 T-bar lifts, 7 gondolas, 2 Conveyor
Overall capacity: 39,400 persons/hour.
> SKI RUNS
Total length 110km:
35 km easy ski runs (blue)
55 km intermediate ski runs (red)
20 km difficult ski runs (black)
Longest ski run: Wurmkogl - Obergurgl/Pill (8km - 1,260m difference in altitude)
> TOP EXPRESS OBERGURGL-HOCHGURGL
Connecting gondola between Obergurgl and
Hochgurgl.
> SNOW MAKING SYSTEMS
Powder snow or crunching corn snow during
late spring - The 110km slopes in Obergurgl-
Hochgurgl are always perfectly groomed, also thanks to the modern snow-making facilities and due to its high-altitude.
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GARDEN SAUNA
WELLNESS AT HAUS SAUTENS
SAUNA BATHING AVANT LA LETTRE
The Finns, the sauna-lovers par excellence, build their traditional saunas in natural surroundings on the banks of a lake. After a hot sauna, you instantly breathes the fresh air and there's a bracing dip in the icy water. This is an idyllic representation, after a steamy sauna-turn can provide an outdoor
shower or side blade for pleasant cooling.
Each visit to a sauna is a form of exercise.
Completed the sauna ritual in peace gives both mind and body a boost. Using the sauna improves circulation, boosts the immune system and makes the body clean and relaxing.
Outside Saunas create the effect of a sauna-turn even more intense because the warmed-up body after the sauna-bathing immediately comes into contact with fresh air.
TOBOGGANING
FOR DARE DEVILS
"DO YOU DARE"
Winter wonderland in Oetztal brings more than what you are expecting.
The three skiareas in the valley offer very different experiences.
HochOetz/Kühtai, the perfect family
skiarea has about 90 km of well groomed slopes. With 1 skipass you have access to HochOetz and Kühtai.
If you are into long and steep slopes, Sölden is your kind of thing. Famous for its beautifull glaciers and great after ski.
Gurgl at the end of the valley gives you stunning views.
If this is not yet enough, a lot of moutain cabins are open during the winter season. A winterly hike up and a fun tobogan run down is one of the options. Great fun
for little and big kids.
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AQUADOME
WELNESS IN OETZTAL
WELLNESS AS IT IS MENT TO BE
With stunning panoramic views from Aquadome basins you can relax for more than 100%.
More than 21 basins, 7 sauna's, Spa 3000, thermal baths, massage, ... wil make you a total new person.
Enjoy the day at Aquadome!
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SUMMER ACTIVITIES
HIKING TOURS
Leisurely walks on the valley floor or along
picture-book Waalweg trails, easy excursions to idyllic pasturelands and mountain huts close to crystal clear Alpine lakes, adventurous hut tours to the area's most scenic vantage points or truly challenging peak conquests for expert hikers –
surrounded by mighty summits beyond 3000
meters above sea level: the unique Ötztal Nature Park has a varied choice of trails and tours for all skill levels.
Some inspiration for wonderful hikes...
SOME INSPIRATION
> THE ÖTZTAL TREK: 400 hiking km in 22 etappes and 15 variants. The Oetztal Trek starts at Ötztal Bahnhof from mountain cabin to mountain cabin, over glaciers and summits, via Obergurgl and vent back to Oetztal Bahnhof. More ...
> WASSERLÄUFER: Hiking tours with show you all possible ways of water. More...
> MOUNTAIN CABINS and alms: via this link you
will find an overview of all mountain cabins and alms in Oetztal.
> During summer Haus Sautens (only) offers you the INSIDE SUMMER CARD. With this card
mountain lifts and busses are free and bring
you were you want to go. An overview of
HIKING FACTS
> 1.600 km Hiking Routes
> 13.000 Trail Markers
> 1.600 Relaxing Places
> 99 Mountain Huts/Alpine Refuges
> 7 Summer Mountain Lifts
> 8 Mountain Guide Offices
> 13 Information Offices
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CYCLING ADVENTURES
The Ötztal offers wonderful terrain when it
comes to great nature exploration and top-notch sport events for both passionate mountain bikers and road cyclists.
A variety of highlights and new features for cyclists and bikers is scheduled. The Ötztal already enjoys a world-wide reputation as the home of classic cycle events held year after year. Among the new attractions ranks E-Biking, a perfect blend of electric bicycle tour and hike.
The world of cycling sports is as colorful as
cycling shirts dating back to the Eighties. All-
mountain riders, downhill fans, classic mountain bikers, road cyclists and e-bikers are ready to conquer the valley's high Alpine regions.
SOME INSPIRATION
> CYCLING AND MOUNTAINBIKING and mountainbike tours in Oetztal. All details via this
link.
> If looking for a bike, you can find some rental services in Oetztal.
> During summer some mountain lifts allow the transportation of bikes. This makes it possible to have great mountainbike tours in the moutains.
Read more ...
>Biking for everyone: E-BIKING. Enjoy the
beautiful surroundings just a little easier with an E-bike.
Read more...
> Some suggestions and tourmap
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FAMILY HOLIDAYS
The Oetztal has a lot more to offer than hiking
and cycling.
EXTRA IDEAS
Some extra ideas may help you to have the
perfect family holiday.
SWIMMING
in Oetztal: a lot of swimming pools and moutain lakes will give you refreshment during the hot summer days. Go certainly have a look at the
PIBURGER SEE and have a dip.
If you are looking for healthy spa’s and a
relaxing time.
AQUADOME in Längenfeld is the place to be.
Spectacular glides and adventure is AREA 47.
Youngsters will have the time of their life!
SOME INSPIRATION
> CLIMBING GARDENS in Oetztal. 19 Climbing Gardens, 7 Via Ferratas, 702 official
single pitch routes, 54 multi pitch routes, 16.780 meters of altitude for climbing, 11.186 hooks and eyes, difficulty levels from 2-11.
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RAFTING:
White waters in all its exciting facets can be experienced in the course of a wonderful rafting tour on the rivers Ötztaler Ache and Sanna, or in the impressive Imster Schlucht gorge
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CANYONNING:
Canyoning is one of the most exciting summer water sports in the Ötztal. It involves climbing steeply-angled clefts set in a steep-sided valley, finding a way down to a rocky river bed and making your way back down to the valley by way of river – sometimes scrambling through rapids, being swept along natural rock chutes and abseiling down waterfalls.
> KAYAKING & CANOE: The Ötztal valley and its glacier brooks offer really unique white water pleasures between May and October.
> GOLF in the middle of moutains and beautiful views... Golf Park Mieming has one of the most beautiful golf courses in Tirol and is only a 15 minute drive from Sautens.
> HORSE BACK RIDING and lessons are possible in a lot of place in Oetztal.
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