GLACIER SKIING IN AUTUMN

Skiing at its finest on one of Austria's largest glacier areas. Rettenbach Glacier and Tiefenbach Glacier feature not less than 20 km² of perfectly groomed slopes surrounded by the stunning Alpine scenery.

The Glacier Ski Areas are easily accessible by bus or car, following the highest » Panorama Road within the entire Eastern Alps. (Length: 14 km from Sölden to the Glacier). Both Glaciers are connected to each other by the scenic, 1,7 km long "Rosi Mittermeier Road Tunnel". Skiers can take advantage of the oustanding Ski Tunnel, situated at 3.240 m above sea level, that guarantees a quick and easy change from Rettenbach Glacier to Tiefenbach Glacier.

10 state-of-the-art ski lifts and gondolas with an average capacity of 20.000 persons per hour and 39 km of immaculate ski runs ensure perfect skiing holidays, especially in autumn and early winter. As Tiefenbach Glacier is characterized by its gently rolling and broad slopes, it makes a truly unique haven for beginners or all those who perfer skiing at a more leiseurely place.
Rettenbach Glacier boasts challenging terrain for advanced skiers. Experts can improve their skills on the slopes, where every year late in Octrober, the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup celebrates the season's opening with the first men's and women's ski races. It has also become a tradition that the International Snowboard World Cup starts on Sölden's Rettenbach Glacier. Watch out of the wide range of Events ski and equipment tests taking place on all weekends in autumn!

Events

Thanks to the Europa Test- & Exhibition Center at Rettenbach Glacier and the SALOMON - Station Sölden is the only winter sports resort worldwide that runs an international Test Center comprising the most important partners all under one roof. Especially during the autumn month, between September and November, the newest materials and the latest sports equipment of the coming season can be tested. Simply contact the favorite sports shiop in your home town for more detailed information.

During the autumn months there always exists a risk of sudden and unexpected precipitation or drop in temperature. It is warmly recommended to provide the necessary equipment at any time of the year: winter tires, snow chains, etc.

Facts & Figures:
• Rettenbach Glacier (2.675 - 3.250m)
• Tiefenbach Glacier (2.795 - 3.249m)
• 10 Ski lifts (3 gondolas, 2 chair liftse, 5 T-bar lifts)
• 39 km of Ski Runs (blue runs: 24 km, red runs: 8 km, black runs: 6 km)
• Rettenbach Glacier Restaurant (seating 500 persons)
• Tiefenbach Glacier Restaurant (seating 600 persons)
• Schi Schools
• Sport Shops
• Car Park for private cars and buses

More informations:

Operating times
Skipass rates
Weather/Snow Report
Lifts in Operation/Open Ski Runs
Glacier Road
Road Tolls

GLACIER SKIING IN AUTUMN

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