Wakacje w Sterzing/Vipiteno i okolicach

The winter circular hike to the Flaner Jöchl at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo ridge is an easy panoramic hike for all the family on Sterzing’s / Vipiteno local mountain. The well-prepared trail leads through the snowy mountain and woodland landscape across the valley basin and offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. From the nearby Sarntal Alps where the hike begins, to the view of the mountains of the Pfitschtal valley in the foreground and the peaks of the Dolomites on the horizon, through to the view into the Pflerschtal valley: a range of winter worlds present themselves to hikers as they walk along.

Snow shoe hiking trail with a splendid panoramic view on the Sterzing basin. The Kuhalm mountain hut is not opened in winter.

Alpine ski tour from the village Brennerbad/Terme di Brennero over the slopes of the former ski resort Zirog/Zirago to the Enzian mountain hut and on the Flatschspitze/Cima Vallaccia summit with great views over the mountain scenery.

Technical skiing grade: little to moderately difficult.
Alpine grade: none.
Maps: Tabacco No. 038, Kompass No. 44.

Only a few turns away from the mountain station Wasserfalleralm, the 6-seater chairlift Saxner takes you to the top. From over 1,950 metres you can race down to the valley in one go.

The sled track at the Ratschings-Jaufen ski center is always in perfect condition for the joy of young and old alike! And what's nice about it is that tha cableway will take you right to the starting point! The sledging trail then starts immediately below the mountain station and proceeds right down to the valley (5 km).

Sledges can be hired at the valley station.

Comfortable and easy toboggan run from the Prantneralm in Wiesen / Pfitsch to Schmuders near Sterzing / Vipiteno which also suitable for children.

Start at the farm Hochwiedenhof along the prepared forestal road to the mountain hut Hühnerspiel/Cima Gallina.

The experts slope with a length of 1200m: the big challenge in Ladurns.

The slope for beginners on the Monte Cavallo/Rosskopf.

The main slope which connects the mountain with the valley. Length: 4.500 m, level of difficulty: mid-grade.

The small 2-seater chairlift Blosegg starts from the valley station in Ratschingstal/Val Racines and takes you up to the inn Blosegg. The 2.5 km long downhill run with a medium degree of difficulty also passes here.

The slope for experts and training.

The last surprise on the leisure mountain.

Only open for ski lessons - Reserved ski school

The ski area Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo is situated only few minutes away from the historical towncentre of Sterzing / Vipiteno in South Tyrol. On the "sunny terrace" of Sterzing, visitors enjoy spectacular panoramic views that reach all the way to the Dolomites. 

In winter, in addition to 20 km of sunny slopes for skiing, beautifull snowshoe hikes and long toboggan rides await you all winter long. The Rosskof run is Italy’s longest illuminated and artificial snow covered toboggan trail. Off the slopes you will find various idyllic cozy mountain huts and shelters with great culinary dishes, influenced by the Austrian and Italian cuisine. 

In summer the Rosskopf offers a great pasture landscapes and beautiful hiking trails and a few adventurous attractions for all ages.

The small and cute Gasse Ski Lift in Ridnauntal valley represents - especially for beginners and children - the perfect opportunity to make their first experiences on skis or snowboard.

Pleasant ski tour from St. Anton/S. Antonio over the Allriss mountain hut up to the Bodner Berg/Monte Piano with a magnificent view to the Tribulaun summit, which sits right on the opposite side of the valley above the Pflerschtal/Val di Fleres.

Technical skiing grade: quite difficult.
Alpine grade: little difficult.
Maps: Tabacco No. 038, Kompass No. 44.

The starting point for the ascent is the village of Telfes/Telves. From Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra you can reach the sunny situated pasture Freundalm, which is open all year round, in approx. 1.5 hours on the tracked toboggan run. After a pleasant rest in the mountain hut, you can enjoy a fun downhill run with the toboggan, which can also be hired directly at the Freundalm. TIP: The toboggan run is illuminated in the evening!

Starting by the Rosskopf mountain station on the right side along mark 19 to the biotope.

Varied ski slope by the Stocklift cable car at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno.

Good prepared ski slope in the middle of the wood.

Alpine ski tour from Gossensass/Colle Isarco along the organic certified Hühnerspielhütte/Cima  Gallina mountain hut to the panoramic view on the Amthorspitze/ Cima Amthor summit. Especially the long slope of the former skiing area up to the summit offers perfect touring slopes.

Technical skiing grade: easy.
Alpine grade: none.
Maps: Tabacco No. 038, Kompass No. 44.

Alpine ski tour in the valley end of Pflerschtal/Val di Fleres. The tour offers a beautifulg cirque, inviting ski slopes and great views on the South Tyrolean mountains in the south and the Tribulaun summit on the northern side. The exposure to north guarantees a good powder snow.

Technical skiing grade: easy.
Alpine grade: quite difficult.
Maps: Tabacco No. 038, Kompass No. 44.