Rifflsee Ski Resort Guide
Rifflsee, Austria
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 45km |
| Highest Lift | 2,800m |
| Resort Height | 1,740m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Rifflsee
The ski area of Rifflsee is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,740m, with 45km of marked runs.
Summary
Rifflsee is part of the Pitztal ski area with access to 48km of downhill skiing, with 40 marked pistes, served by a total of 22 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Rifflsee itself (45km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Pitztal ski resorts of HochZeiger and Pitztaler Gletscher.
The ski resort itself is at 1,740m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,800m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Rifflsee is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Rifflsee.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Rifflsee is 5km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Rifflsee?
The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 21 November.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,779m | Snow to 1,779m | Snow to base | Snow to 1,819m |
Ski Area Stats
Rifflsee Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 7km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 17 | 14km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | 24km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 45km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 70km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Pitztal Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | 8km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 16 | 29km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | 11km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 48km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 33km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 22 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Rifflsee Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,800m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Rifflsee) | 1,740m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,600m |
| Max Vertical | 1,200m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S, W
Rifflsee has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Rifflsee
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Rifflsee Ski Schools and Rifflsee Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Rifflsee?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Imst.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Rifflsee is Innsbruck Airport, 90 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Memmingen, Bolzano and Munich airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 6km of ski runs, with 18 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Rifflsee open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
