Discover the joys of ski touring. The ascent over the pistes is both an ideal training opportunity as well as a chance for recreation. Under your own steam, it goes through untouched nature up to the summit. The wonderful peace and quiet and beautiful views are as much part of the fascination of this sport as is the crowning descent on pristine slopes. And all this away from the hustle and bustle, in and with nature! Tirol is probably the best-known Austrian state for ski touring fans. From easy tours all the way to difficult high-altitude tours, the Kitzbühel Alps offer the right terrain for every ski tour. Discover the ski touring paradise PillerseeTal in Tirol and choose your preferred route from our wide range of tours. The world’s largest walk-in summit across, the Jakobskreuz, can also be reached on touring skis!
Discovering the ski touring paradise PillerseeTal on touring skis and experiencing unforgettable holiday moments. Getting to places only accessible on skis or snowshoes in winter. With some luck, you can also spot an alpine hare or a snow grouse in the landscape.
Always accompanied by the breathtaking mountain scenery of the valley - by Wildseeloder, Spielberg and the Leoganger Steinberge as well as the Loferer Steinberge. From the endpoints of the ski tours, you can then also see the Wilder Kaiser and Kitzbüheler Horn covered in deep snow. On crystal-clear winter days you can even see all the way to the Grossglockner and the Hohe Tauern - so don’t forget your camera and binoculars!
As beautiful as these impressions may be, when ski touring in open terrain, caution is imperative. The risk of avalanches and weather report should thus always be consulted beforehand. The many mountain guides from the valley know the most scenic spots in the region and are always up-to-date with the current situation on the mountain. Those who prefer a bit more safety can delight in ski touring on secured pistes in Fieberbrunn, St. Ulrich am Pillersee and Waidring.
On 6 stages through the Kitzbühel Alps! Peace and quiet, idyllic winter scenery and the finest powder snow. Make your first tracks to the most beautiful peaks now. If you want to enjoy the solitude of the mountains to the full, you can set off on the KAT ski tour across the Kitzbühel Alps with experienced guides.
Let the pros show you the ski touring paradise PillerseeTal. The certified ski instructors, ski guides and alpine sports schools will show you the finest slopes and give you insider tips for ski touring in Tirol. The professional guided tours by the alpine sports schools are a great experience for beginners as well as for experienced ski tourers. Get more information directly from the alpine sports schools of the region!
Tyrolean Ski school Melanie Egger | St. Ulrich - St. Jakob
Before a tour in open terrain, you should absolutely get up-to-date with the current avalanche warning level as well as forecasts. No matter how enticing the snowy slopes may look in the sparkling sunshine, you should always bear in mind the danger of avalanches. Here you’ll find the current avalanche forecasts, so that you can plan your tour in advance. Our mountain guides will also gladly brief you on the current situation on the mountain.
What equipment do you need?
To enjoy a ski tour in PillerseeTal to the fullest, choosing the right equipment is of particular importance. Safety and functionality should always have priority in doing so. If you’re planning a ski tour in open terrain, you should be up-to-date with the risk of avalanches. Therefore, always carry a working avalanche transceiver, an avalanche shovel and probe as well as a first-aid kit.
Checklist equipment
checkFunctional touringwear
checkTouring skis
checkClimbing skins
checkTelescopic ski poles
checkFirst-aid kit, bivvy bag
checkpossibly crampons
checkski helmet for the descent
checkski goggles, sunglasses for the ascent
checkBackpack with a snack and enough to drink
checkFully charged mobile phone with stored emergency numbers
Ski touring in harmony with nature and all animals, which are at home in the alpine world. All tips and rules of conduct on correct conduct in nature, ski touring on the pistes and much more can be found on this page!
