Sölden Big 3 / Ötztal
Two glaciers and three peaks above 3,000 m make Sölden's Ötztal area Austria's snow-sure altitude king.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,900m (6,234ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,340m (10,958ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,377m (4,518ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
600cm (236in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
144
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
33
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
144ha (356ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
25%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
25%
Best For
When to go
Average snowpack depth, by month.
Sölden Big 3 / Ötztal's snowpack peaks in April.
- Snowpack
- peaks Apr
- Typical season
- Nov – Jun
Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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