Fresh snow and sub-zero temperatures brought excellent skiing conditions to the Kaunertaler Gletscher on Sunday, November 15, skiinformatie.nl reported.
Miranda, a reporter for skiinformatie.nl, visited the glacier in Tyrol to inspect open slopes and snow quality. Recent snowfall improved the condition of the pistes compared to last week.
Driving to 2,750 meters
Visitors can drive all the way up to the gondola parking lot at 2,750 meters elevation. This upper parking level serves as the starting point for the ski day at the valley station of the Karlesjochbahn.
Later in the winter season, skiers can also board the lifts at the Ochsenalm. Starting the journey by car rather than a valley lift keeps the area quieter than neighboring glacier resorts like Sölden and the Stubaier Gletscher, according to skiinformatie.nl.
Ski racing teams train under clear blue skies
The upper gondolas are currently open alongside descents leading down to the Ochsenalm chairlift’s middle station. Clear blue skies accompanied training sessions for various ski racing teams on the mountain.
At the 3,108-meter Karlesjoch, visitors stand directly on the Austrian-Italian border. Clear weather offered views extending across snow-covered peaks while larch trees further down the valley retained their autumn colors.
How high is the upper parking lot and which lifts are open?
How high is the upper parking lot on the Kaunertaler Gletscher?
The upper parking area sits at 2,750 meters altitude, allowing visitors to drive directly to the gondola station.
Which ski lifts are currently open on the glacier?
Both upper gondolas are open, and skiers can descend to the middle station of the Ochsenalm chairlift.