Well prepared
Cross-country skiing in Ischgl & Galtür
Your cross-country ski area
NORDIC SPORTS IN PAZNAUN
ONE OF THE TEN MOST POPULAR CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING REGIONS IN TYROL
The region around Galtür and the entire Paznaun valley boasts a perfect infrastructure for winter sports, making the area an irresistible choice for winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world. With an interconnected network of 77 kilometres of cross-country trails all across Galtür and Ischgl, the area is suitable for beginners as well as for advanced cross-country skiers. The high-altitude village of Galtür is among Tyrol’s top ten cross-country ski areas, attracting winter sports athletes of all skill levels every year. Read on to find out why you should try the trend sport and what you should know about cross-country skiing in Galtür.
A cross-country gem
Galtür as a hotspot for cross-country skiing
Discover an excellent network of cross-country trails
Why do cross-country skiers from all over the world flock to the cross-country ski area of Ischgl & Galtür? Because the cross-country paradise offers an unrivalled mixture of crisp mountain air, the freedom of gliding across snow-covered landscapes and top-class cross-country ski trails. The mountain village of Galtür is a hotspot for fans of the Nordic sport, providing them with countless opportunities to exercise their favourite sport out in the breathtakingly beautiful nature of the Tyrolean mountains. For many years, Galtür has been carrying the label of “Tiroler Langlaufspezialisten” (“Tyrolean cross-country skiing experts”) because it provides numerous benefits for passionate cross-country skiers. Meet like-minded athletes, share your sporting ambitions and make the most of the region’s varied trails! Galtür is a popular choice for cross-country skiers – because it’s where winter sports dreams come true.
Home of the stars
Where ÖSV athletes hit the trails
Follow in the footsteps of the pros
The cross-country ski area of Galtür and Ischgl is not only a favourite with amateur cross-country skiers – it’s also a popular choice with professional athletes. For instance, Teresa Stadlober and Mika Vermeulen, two world-class cross-country skiers, have chosen the trails surrounding the picturesque mountain village as their training ground – thanks to the area’s excellent, varied trails . Both ÖSV athletes enjoy the vast selection of perfectly groomed trails and the many options the region provides to relax after their training session – be it during a spa visit or at one of the many local restaurants. The pros are honing their skills on the cross-country ski trails of Galtür – a sure sign that the region’s trails live up to the highest standards!
Top tours
Galtür’s cross-country ski highlights
Feel the magic amid the mountains
If you spend a sporty getaway in Galtür, you’re sure to return with lots of great cross-country skiing memories. One of the region’s highlights is the high-altitude trail that leads up to Silvretta reservoir – 18 kilometres of pure cross-country bliss for classic and skating-style skiers. If you have some energy left after spending your day out on the snow-covered cross-country trails of Ischgl & Galtür, we recommend visiting the floodlit cross-country ski trail in Galtür and exploring the Tyrolean high-mountain landscape at night. The 2.2-kilometre-long trail is lit every day until 10:00 pm, allowing you to enjoy cross-country skiing under starry skies. With these and other trails, Galtür offers passionate cross-country skiers a selection of sporty highlights right in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps.
Safe & respectful
FIS rules for cross-country skiers
For an enjoyable winter sports experience
In the Paznaun valley, we care about a respectful relationship between people and the environment. Just like for resort skiers, fairness and responsibility are just as important as skills and stamina when it comes to cross-country skiing. To ensure a safe and enjoyable winter sports experience, it’s important to know the official rules of the International Ski Federation when cross-country skiing on the trails of Galtür and Ischgl. Please keep the ten rules in mind and help to make winter sports in the Paznaun valley a safe and respectful experience!
