ACTION AT RETTENBACH GLACIER
FIND YOUR CHALLENGE IN SÖLDEN
The Sölden glacier ski area covers 34.3 kilometers of slopes at altitudes between 2675 and 3250 meters. Scenic Rettenbach Glacier, together with Tiefenbach Glacier, is one of the largest accessible glacier areas in Austria. Rettenbachferner can be found in the northern part of the glacier ski arena and has a lot to offer in terms of steepness compared to Tiefenbachferner. Ambitious skiers will mainly find red and black ski slopes here, which require more skills and technique. Both glaciers, Rettenbach and Tiefenbach, are connected to one another. Ski aficionados can comfortably change from one glacier ski mountain to the next either on skis through the 200 m long ski tunnel or via connecting mountain lifts.
Highlights AT Rettenbach GLACIER
WORLD CUP FEELING
Would you like to ski like a pro? It works! On slope no. 31 with a maximum gradient of 65%. The steepest slope of the entire ski area also hosts the yearly World Cup Opening ski races. The key point and the very long steep slope not only challenge your skiing technique, but also your muscles.
Big 3 Rally
The rally crosses the entire Sölden ski area. Three peaks higher than three thousand meters, an approx. 50 kilometer long top-to-bottom run, three viewing platforms and awe-inspiring panoramas await you. And all this in only one day! Sounds good? Then let's go and take part in the BIG 3 Rally.
THE LONGEST SKI RUN
Burning muscles guaranteed! Scenic Schwarze Schneid at Rettenbach Glacier, covering a distance of 15 kilometers, is the longest ski run in Austria! For comparison only: the Lauberhorn run near Wengen, the longest run in the Ski World Cup scene, is just 4.5 kilometers long. Come over and make your thighs burn.
HEARTY CUISINE & COOL DRINKS
Time for a refreshment! Culinary treats can be enjoyed in the self-service area of Rettenbach Market Restaurant or at Gletschertisch with table service. Cool drinks are served in the Gletscherspalte bar & lounge. Thanks to the mobile roof and side walls, the building is quickly transformed into a superb open-air location. You can find all of this directly at the top station of Gletscherexpress gondola. You can easily change from eating schnitzel to sipping cool drinks. Quite easily! Not only what is served on the plate or in the glasses makes you smile with satisfaction. Additionally, the fabulous view of the glacier and World Cup slope also puts a huge smile on your face. Just come by and enjoy your skiing break.
Test, try & buy
Decisions must always be made. Especially when it comes to sporting goods, in a jungle of manufacturers, equipment variations and technical jargon, it can really give you a headache. To make your decision easier, the GLACIER TEST CENTER SÖLDEN at Rettenbach Glacier offers expert advice. More than 600 pairs of the latest ski models from all well-known manufacturers – chosen exclusively from the top segment - are available for hire and testing. Come by, get advice and find your perfect winter sports equipment!