Hochzeiger

Hochzeiger

Overall Rating

Hochzeiger

Hochzeiger3.5/54
Hochzeiger3.5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews
  • Recommend
    75%
  • Would Revisit
    75%
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Pitztal Glacier

Hochzeiger Maps & Stats

    Hochzeiger Ski Trail Map
  • Hochzeiger Ski Trail Map
  • Vertical (m)
    1,450m - 2,450m (1,000m)
  • Average Snow Fall
    7m+
  • Lifts (9)
    1 Gondola
    4 Chairs
  • Opening Dates & Times
    Late Nov to late April
    8:00am to 4:30pm
  • Terrain Summary
    Runs - 49km
    Longest run - 5km+
    Advanced - 16%
    Intermediate - 46%
    Beginner - 24%
    Marked ski routes - 14%
  • Lift Pass Price
    Day Ticket 23/24
    Adult - €49 to 57
    Child - €29 to 33
    Child u/6yr - Free (Bambini Pass)

    Multi-day pass of 2-days & more
    includes one day at Pitztal Glacier

Hochzeiger - Reviews

Hochzeiger - Reviews

Verarsche

Besucher
24/12/2023
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Rider Type
    Skier
  • Rider Level
    Advanced
  • Rider Age
    18-35
  • Month Visited:
    December
  • Admin Rating
    1

Verarsche

Besucher
24/12/2023
23.12.23
260€ ausgegeben, Gebiet macht 20min später zu, 0€ zurück bekommen, kein sonstiger Ersatz, reine Verarsche.
(ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Spent €260, the area closed 20 minutes later, got €0 back, no other replacement, pure bullshit.)

(Editors note: Whilst we do not doubt this happened, we endeavoured to get more info for context but to no avail. the weather at this time was leading into a very strong winter blizzard which likely severely hindered lift operations. Whilst the scoring does not reflect the true possibilities of the ski resort, we leave it here as a reminder that some days don't quite work out how we would hope!)
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A Perfect Complement to Pitztal Glacier

28/04/2018

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  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Rider Type
    Telemarker
  • Rider Level
    Expert
  • Rider Age
    36-50
  • Month Visited:
    February
  • Admin Rating
    5

A Perfect Complement to Pitztal Glacier

28/04/2018

There is no doubt that Hochzeiger perfectly complements Pitztal Glacier ski resort. Whilst Pitztal Glacier is all about high alpine splendour, it is hellish in bad weather. And so Hochzeiger steps forward. It generally tree lined slopes are sheltered from the most heinous weather and the terrain is at least manageable during a storm. Naturally, if the sun is out, Hochzeiger is brilliant. But we weren't there to experience it as instead, we were on a mission at Pitztal Glacier!

We skied Hochzeiger during mixed weather consisting of intermittent white out, blizzard, light snow, overcast & blue sky in temperatures below minus 10 all day. The snow quality was excellent above 2000m.

Travel was by car as our accommodation was in a beautiful apartment on a farm across the valley, but the local bus system looks to be very good from the train station through the major town of Wenns to Jerzens and further up to the ski resort. Direct links from Hochzeiger to Pitztal Glacier are possible on the bus.

The Hochzeiger resort village above Jerzens is compact and has a full range of services, eateries, bars and accommodation. The lift system works well servicing all the terrain without too many navigational issues, even in poor visibility. From the top of the gondola, the terrain is served by 3 main chairlifts. Another old chair and a T-bar are superfluous to skiing the area. Major facilities at Mittel Station include a maze of seating areas & eateries from where most of the ski hill can be scoped on a clear day.

Piste trails are perfectly prepared, but the advanced trails are only upper intermediate at best. Loads of powder simply lays about between the trails unsullied by passersby. All the more for us!

Alpine off-piste terrain under and off the Rotmoos chairlift is good fun. Masses of tree skiing is possible for the adventurous below the Sechszeiger ending conveniently onto the 10a ski trail. It is only about 200m vertical of trees, but fun nonetheless.

If planning on skiing Pitztal Glacier, plan on skiing Hochzeiger as well.

You can see our thoughts on the pros and cons on the Hochzeiger overview page and also see our European ski resort ratings page regarding how we score it compared to other skiing areas.


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Hoch Who?

13/04/2018

Wendy

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  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Rider Type
    Skier
  • Rider Level
    Expert
  • Rider Age
    36-50
  • Month Visited:
    February
  • Admin Rating
    4

Hoch Who?

13/04/2018
Never heard of Hochzeiger. Who has? What's in a name when the skiing is great.

Were staying across the valley at an awesome farm stay waiting for the weather to clear at Pitztal Glacier, so decided to look at Hochzeiger.

No one around. No one off piste. Fresh dry snow. Tree skiing. Great day. Loved it.
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Hochzeiger

David
10/04/2018
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Rider Type
    Skier
  • Rider Level
    Advanced
  • Rider Age
    36-50
  • Month Visited:
    February
  • Admin Rating
    4

Hochzeiger

David
10/04/2018
Consider Hochzeiger your perfect 'add on'ski  hill if you are in the Pitztal region.

A very interesting hill with some terrific off piste between the groomers. The resortis a nice mixture of terrain including trees, rollers and open areas.

Well worth a day trip or more.
See our video here