Steep couloirs of Wanglspitz N Face
Steep challenging couloirs for experts only.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 712 m
Beasts in the East: Tirol's 10 Raddest Freeride Lines
So you've got 10 days in the Tirol and want to go big before you go home - this is the guidebook for you!
Freeride Skiing Difficult, Severe, Extreme
Also in Tirol, Austria • Bayern, Germany
Description
With so many incredible ski areas, figuring out where to ride in Tirol can be trickier than the skiing itself. This guidebook levels the scales by giving you 10 suggested freeride lines - all of which are tough challenges - in 10 different Tirolian resorts. Working your way gradually eastwards you'll start in the huge Ischgl area and then move out to the Zugspitze (on the German border) and then continue to the famous freeride zones above Innsbruck and finish your trip in the mountain mecca that is the Zillertal.
With just one line to tick off per day you'll have plenty of time to explore the other routes in each area. The crux of the trip will be getting the right conditions on the right days but if you pull it off then you'll have experienced the finest ski roadtrip in the Eastern Alps.
If you fancy doing something similar in the Western Alps, check out our guidebook to France's finest couloirs -
Routes included
Neue Welt
THE classic freeride line at the Zugspitze
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 126 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Small Gilfert Southeast
Long joyful route in a big area without any lifts and a kind of Alaska feeling.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 51 m
- Descent
- 859 m
Black Pan 1
This route is a classic line here in Hintertux. Easy accessible, there is only a short hike needed.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 42 m
- Descent
- 575 m
Kemater Alm
A variety of routes leading down to a stunningly positioned mountain hut.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 580 m
Niederer Sud
A stunning run with one of the best hike:fun ratios of any freeride line in Austria.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 62 m
- Descent
- 960 m
Gampenbahn Rinne
A brilliant couloir which is best skied in spring snow.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 835 m
Hafelekarspitze South Couloir
A truly epic ski descent through some huge terrain.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 28 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Hohe Mut West Couloir
An easily accessible hidden gem!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 31 m
- Descent
- 429 m
Härmelekopf Nord Rinne
The Härmelekopf's steep North couloir is a true Tirol classic.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 723 m
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