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Rifflsee Ski Resort Guide

Rifflsee, Austria

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length45km
Highest Lift2,800m
Resort Height1,740m
 Nearest AirportsInnsbruck 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 4cm, expected on 23 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Rifflsee Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 5 7km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1714km
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

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 6 8km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1629km
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,800m
Resort Altitude (Rifflsee)1,740m
Lowest Piste1,600m
Max Vertical1,200m

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

Ratings for Rifflsee
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Rifflsee

Find a Ski Instructor

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.

Rifflsee