Ski area Pfelders

Nestled between the peaks of the Ötztal and Sarntal Alps, skiers and snowboarders can relax and enjoy the South Tyrolean sun in the Pfelders ski area. 18 kilometres of pistes and four lifts, of which the Karjochbahn takes you up to an altitude of 2,502 m, are available in the ski area. With 9 km of red and 4 km of black pistes, Pfelders is mainly a terrain for advanced skiers and experts who are looking for a challenging but uncrowded piste experience away from the region's large ski areas.

There are two magic carpets and a drag lift at the valley station at an altitude of 1,601 metres, which provide the perfect connection to the 5 kilometres of blue pistes in the Pfelders ski area. On the gentle slopes, primarily children and beginners can make their first turns on skis in the snow safely and stress-free. There are also some cosy mountain huts in the immediate vicinity of the slopes, where traditional South Tyrolean specialities are served. The sun terraces of the mountain restaurants are the perfect place to recharge your batteries for the rest of a long day's skiing in front of the impressive mountain panorama of the surrounding peaks such as the Hochwilde (3,480 m) and the Hochfirst (3,403 m).

If you want to explore even more kilometres of slopes outside of Pfelders, you can head to the Merano 2000 ski area, approx. 39 km away. There, 40 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes await and winter sports enthusiasts don't necessarily have to use their car to get there, as the Postbus also runs here.

Rules of conduct on ski pistes in Italy

To ensure safety on the ski slopes in Italy, stricter safety regulations have been in force since 2022. In order to use the ski areas, everyone must have liability insurance that covers damage to third parties. It will also be possible to take out this insurance on site for individual days. Drunken skiing is prohibited and punishable by heavy fines, with a maximum of 0.5 mg of alcohol per litre of blood. To reduce the risk of injury, helmets are also compulsory for all minors when skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing.

Night skiing Pfelders

In the Pfelders ski area, winter sports enthusiasts can also ski after dark in winter. During the season, the Gampen lift is open every Thursday between 20:00 and 22:00. This means that young and old can let off steam on a 600 metre long blue piste under floodlights while skiing at night.

Après ski Pfelders

Snowpark: Meran 2000 Pfelders

Unfortunately, the Pfelders ski area does not have its own snow park. However, the next hotspot for freestyle fans is not far away - just 40 kilometres to be precise: Because the Merano 2000 ski area above the famous South Tyrolean spa town also has a snow park of the same name to offer. With the Easy Line in the upper section and the Medium Line in the lower section, the area offers the right terrain for all ability levels. There are jumps, slides and tables everywhere, where freestylers can show off their best tricks in the "Merano 2000" snow park. For advanced riders, there are also two kickers that allow particularly long jumps. From here, it's just a few steps to the chill-out zone, where you can relax or chat to other freestylers about the latest trends. The snow park is located on the St. Oswald piste right next to the Piffing chairlift.

Is the Pfelders ski area not right for you? Then have a look here instead: Ski areas Italy