Piste ski tours in Tyrol

Numerous ski resorts in Tyrol offer special routes for piste tourers. For example, the KitzSki ski area has four different piste tours in Kirchberg. The Patscherkofel near Innsbruck is a popular spot for piste tours, as is the Muttereralmwhich is particularly suitable for beginners. Also in Seefeld in the Rosshütte ski area there are also longer piste tours for ski tour fans.

Yes, many ski resorts in Tyrol have set up fixed evenings for piste tourers. You can find more information here.

The following equipment is recommended for piste tours in Tyrol:

• Touring skis with skins: Specially designed for the ascent.
• Touring ski boots: More flexible than alpine ski boots and suitable for walking.
• Telescopic poles: Make the ascent easier and can be adapted to the gradient.
• Safety equipment: An avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe should also be carried on the slopes.
• Helmet and protective clothing: For protection on the descent.
• Headlamp: Particularly important for tours in the evening.
• Clothing adapted to the weather: Multi-layered clothing to be able to react to changing conditions.

This equipment ensures safety and comfort during the piste tour.

Piste tours in Tyrol offer several advantages:

• Safety: groomed pistes minimise the risk of avalanches and other alpine dangers.
• Infrastructure: The proximity to ski resorts makes them easy to reach and there are often refreshment stops along the route.
• Flexibility: piste tours can often also be undertaken in the evening, making them attractive for working people.
• Entry level: They are ideal for beginners who want to gain their first experience of ski touring before venturing into open terrain.

These aspects make piste tours a popular alternative or supplement to classic ski tours in open terrain