Stabele classic
Classic Stabele off-piste with a small couloir for good skiers
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 956 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 372 m
Ski the Legendary Sölden Backcountry
Nestled in the Ötztal Valley, Sölden is one of the best freeride resorts in Austria. After skiing these lines, you'll see why!
Freeride Skiing Moderate, Difficult, Severe
Description
With high peaks, varied terrain and a long season, Sölden is a skier's paradise. The resort is snow-sure and there's so much space that you can really make the most of all that powder. These lines will take you around the highlights of the area but there is much to explore when you've worked your way through these. There's something for everyone in this list, and whether you're new to freeriding or are looking for steep couloirs, you'll find something in here to put a smile on your face.
The whole of the Ötztal Valley is amazing and offers everything from ski touring to hiking and biking. Sölden is a great place to start your exploration of the area because it's midway down the main valley and parts of the resort offer great viewpoints from where you can get your bearings and plan future adventures.
Perhaps the biggest ski adventure in the valley is the multi day tour around the huge peaks at the southern end of the area, including the Wildspitze - Tirol's highest mountain. If you want to take on the challenge, here's everything you need to know.
Routes included
The classic Gaislachkogel off-piste
Classic off piste with many variations down from Gaislachkogl for good riders
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 607 m
Schwarze Schneide off-piste
An off-piste on the glacier next to the piste.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 484 m
Gratlift off-piste
Off piste under Gratlift
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 434 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 193 m
Wasserkar
Mellow big mountain off-piste for intermediates
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 604 m
Classic off-piste to Rettenbachtal
Classic off piste down to Rettenbachtal for advanced riders
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 999 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 422 m
Gaislachkogl avalanche barrier left
Long big mountain off-piste. Because of the danger in the beginning of the line it is for experienced riders only.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 658 m
Gaislachkogl avalanche barrier right
Big mountain off-piste on the infamous Gaislachkogl. Because of the danger in the beginning of the line this is reserved for experienced riders.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 633 m
Steinkarle
Advanced off piste from the infamous Gaislachkogl.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 680 m
Gaislachkogl to Wasserkar couloir
A steep and narrow big mountain couloir on top of Gaislachkogl. For experts only!
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 373 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 269 m
Gaislachkar
Marvellous big mountain off-piste for intermediate skiers, away from the chairs and the crowds.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Abfahrtspiste Langeggbahn
An easy ski route for intermediates
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 851 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 295 m
Stabele treerun
Not a typical Sölden off-piste, because of the terrain. Experienced riders may find a big cliffdrop to help them to escape the line
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 423 m
Hainbachjoch to Hochsölden
Classic off-piste on Giggijoch with many variations and a nice view.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 525 m
Kranewitten
Long off piste slope from the Rotkogelhütte to the Rettenbachtal
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 651 m
Stabele far left
Classic Sölden off piste for experienced skiers
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 845 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 310 m
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