SKI SAFARI IN AUSTRIA: FREERANDO IN THE HEART OF TYROL
7 days/6 nights/6 days of skiing (from November to May)
Powderwego invites you on an unforgettable ski holiday in Austria 's Silvretta massif. During off-piste excursions , (re)discover the magnificent Tyrol region and its breathtaking landscapes. This Alpine getaway will immerse you in unspoiled nature, skiing on Austrian glaciers under exceptional snow conditions and sunshine. Relax in the evenings, savoring the finest Austrian cuisine. A truly unique experience guaranteed!
Skiing in the Austrian Tyrol
starting from €4,500*
Dates available upon request.
Tyrol, Austria
6 pax
Ascents +1200m
Ski touring and freerando
Incredible Alpine Routes
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YOU WILL ENJOY
our great mobility to reach the best places
Skiing in the Austrian Alps
local food
Tyrolean hospitality
the atmosphere after skiing
The Silvretta: Austria's ski touring paradise
Are you a fan of off-piste skiing and ski touring in pristine valleys? Powderwego has prepared a fabulous freeride touring trip for you in the Tyrol region . This week-long ski touring trip takes place in the Silvretta massif, considered THE paradise for ski touring. Come and discover Austria in winter and the most beautiful routes that our off-piste ski instructors and mountain guides have specially selected for you!
Austria, and in particular the Silvretta region, has many advantages: beyond the vast ski areas with ultramodern facilities, the region is known for having exceptional snow cover for almost 7 months a year.
The landscapes are sublime, the mountain huts comfortable and welcoming, the glaciers gently sloping, and the Tyroleans particularly hospitable. This combination makes for the ideal recipe for a gentle introduction to Austria's great ski routes and winter sports.
Traveling with Powderwego guarantees top-of-the-range services and personalized support on every freeride touring route . Our priority? To offer you the best ski holiday in Austria , ensuring your comfort and safety. That's why you'll be accompanied throughout your stay by a qualified and experienced high-mountain guide. In addition, each traveler will receive a complete safety pack. Whether you're a beginner in off-piste skiing or a seasoned freerider, we cater to all your desires!
A ski holiday in Austria: a complete change of scenery! The country boasts around sixty nature parks and five national parks. The wildlife includes over 30,000 species: chamois, marmots, jackdaws, and ibex inhabit the alpine environment. The Alps cover two-thirds of the country, and the highest peak is the Grossglockner (3,797 m). There are 700 peaks over 3,000 m. The state of Tyrol and its capital, Innsbruck, are located in the west. The local culture there is quite distinctive, with rich traditions and folklore, particularly songs.
The Silvretta massif is part of the Rhaetian Alps, the eastern region of Tyrol, on the border between Austria and Switzerland. It stretches across the Inn and Trisana valleys, covering an area of 771 km², with kilometers of ski runs. Its highest peak, Piz Linard, at 3,411 meters, is composed primarily of crystalline rock. It's a paradise for winter sports such as freeride touring and ski touring. The mountain huts and the hospitality here are renowned for being among the warmest in the Alps.
We'll begin this wonderful freeride tour in Austria, starting in Vorarlberg (Tyrol) with a day of skiing on the Pitztal Glacier, one of Austria's most beautiful glaciers, before heading to Bielerhöhe and then the highest pass, the Silvretta. After days immersed in nature amidst these picture-perfect landscapes, you'll enjoy the comfort of accommodations we've selected for their character and authenticity, including the renowned Bielerhöhe hotel, secluded and surrounded by majestic peaks. In the evenings, you'll savor local specialties, from hearty cheese dishes to traditional Alpine liqueurs.
Cut off from the world and surrounded by majestic peaks. In the evening, you will enjoy local specialties, from famous comforting cheese dishes to traditional Alpine liqueurs.
If you need more details, we respond within 24 hours to any questions about this Freerando trip in Austria . Depending on your off-piste skiing level and expectations, we will provide you with a quote for a personalized stay. Your winter vacation is waiting for you!
Our strengths:
Our knowledge of the Silvretta and the high mountains
Our 22 years of experience in freerando and off-piste skiing
Our premium personalized formulas
Our concern for respecting nature and safety conditions
You will enjoy:
The quality of the snow cover and sunshine
Breathtaking high mountain landscapes
The originality and variety of our itineraries
Traditional Tyrolean culture
THE COURSE OF YOUR SKI HOLIDAY IN TYROL
Day 1: Meet at the hotel in Pitztal in the mid-afternoon. After checking your equipment and, if necessary, making any last-minute purchases of gear or food supplies, return to the hotel and pack your bags for departure the following day. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Meet for breakfast at 8:00 AM. Check-out formalities and drop-off of any excess luggage in the vehicle, which will remain in the parking lot. The morning will be dedicated to a Freerando/Freeride warm-up in Pitztal.
Days 3 and 4: Freerando in Pitztal, with the possible ascent of the famous Wildspitze, the highest peak in Tyrol (3800 m). In the afternoon of Day 4: transfer to Bielerhöhe and evening at the mountain hotel.
Day 5: Ski touring around Bielerhöhe/Silvrettapass
Day 6: Ski touring around Bielerhöhe/if conditions permit: ascent of Piz Buin (3312 m) and crossing into Switzerland
Day 7: Ski touring around Bielerhöhe/return to the valley/end of stay.
This program is indicative and may be modified depending on snow and weather conditions, the group's skill level and preferences, to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. The guide has sole discretion in this matter.
Number of travel days: 8
Number of skiing days: 6 to 7
Technical level: 3/5 experience in ski touring and off-piste skiing in deep snow.
Physical level: 3/5 capable of moderate effort for several hours.
Number of participants: maximum 3 groups of 6 people + 3 guides.
Our package includes the following for this freeride ski trip to Tyrol :
For a group of 6 people and a guide
Supervision and guide fees
7 nights in a 3-star hotel in Pitzal and Bielerhöhe with breakfast included
Picnics for lunch
Ski passes for Pitzal and access to Bielerhöhe
Transfer from the summit of the Bielerhöhe cable car to the mountain hotel
Loan of an ABS airbag backpack, an avalanche transceiver (ARVA), a shovel and a probe
What you still need to pay:
Transportation costs to Pitztal
Possible hotel in Austria after the stay
Ski touring equipment rental
Food and drinks for the race that you will need to bring during the day (dried fruit, cereal bars, chocolate, energy bars and drinks, etc.)
Drinks and personal consumption
Dinners
Insurance
Any additional costs incurred due to a change in the program decided by the guides in agreement with the participants, due to, among other things, weather conditions or insufficient skill level of the group.
Required level for this stay:
Technical level: 2/5. Experience with skinning and off-piste skiing.
Physical level: 2/5. Capable of moderate effort for several hours.
Number of participants: 6 people per guide