SnowStash
ForecastsCompareNews
SnowStash Logo

Live snow, webcams and expert resort guides for the world's mountains - plan your next day on snow.

hello@snowstash.com
Download on the App Store

Destinations

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • United States

Company

  • About Us
  • Work With Us
  • Privacy Policy

Explore

  • Compare Resorts
  • News & Updates
  • Snow Forecast
  • Mobile App

© 2026 SnowStash. All rights reserved.

    Austria, Europe

    Stubai

    Ski Stubai Glacier: 1,515m vertical, 65km of runs, October-May season. Austria's biggest glacier area, 45 mins from Innsbruck.

    Season 2025 - 2026
    Opens
    19 Sept 2025
    Closes
    10 May 2026
    Days open
    233
    Annual snow
    5m
    The Overview
    MF
    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    Austria's largest glacier ski area spans 1,450 hectares across five glaciers between 1,697 metres and 3,210 metres, delivering 1,515 metres of vertical drop. The terrain includes 36 runs totalling approximately 65 kilometres of groomed pistes, with a further 40 kilometres of ski routes for off-piste exploration. The glacier's high-altitude position northeast of the Stubaier Wildspitze (3,341m) ensures natural snow coverage from October through May, with the resort recording an average of 6-9 metres of snowfall each winter season.

    Terrain splits across difficulty levels with roughly 33% suited to beginners, 22% intermediate and 45% advanced, including dedicated ski routes in the Powder Department freeride zones. The signature Wilde Grub'n descent runs 10 kilometres from the Wildspitz mountain station at 3,210 metres down to the valley station at 1,750 metres - Austria's longest continuous glacier run. The Daunjoch chairlift accesses a demanding black run exceeding 3 kilometres, whilst the Gamsgarten sector offers dedicated beginner zones with magic carpets and practice lifts.

    The Eisgrat mountain station at 2,900 metres houses the Marktrestaurant, Cafe Bar Zum Steinbock and an Intersport outlet, whilst the Jochdohle restaurant sits at 3,150 metres near the Gaiskarferner draglift. The Top of Tyrol viewing platform at 3,210 metres offers 360-degree panoramas across 109 three-thousand-metre peaks extending to the Dolomites. Lift queues remain notably short even during peak periods, with uncrowded off-piste terrain accessible throughout the season.

    Multi-day passes of four days or more operate as the Stubai Ski Pass, valid across Schlick 2000, Serles and the Elfer sledding area at Neustift. The resort also participates in the Tirol Snow Card and the Innsbruck SKI plus CITY Pass covering 13 regional ski areas. Children under 10 ski free when accompanied by a paying parent, making Stubai a practical choice for families seeking extended glacier seasons with minimal crowds.

    1515m
    Vertical
    22
    Runs
    68 km
    Piste
    5m
    Annual snow
    The Terrain

    22 runs across 68 km of piste

    Stubai spreads 22 runs across 68 km of piste of terrain. It leans advanced at 35%, with 7 beginner runs to find your feet and 10 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.

    Terrain split
    22
    runs
    22 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner7 runs · 32%
    Intermediate5 runs · 22%
    Advanced8 runs · 35%
    Expert2 runs · 11%
    Time it right

    When to visit Stubai

    The 2025-2026 season opened on 19 September 2025 and runs through 17 May 2026, delivering an eight-month operating window that ranks among the longest in the Alps. Glacier terrain and elevations exceeding 3,000 metres enable reliable early autumn and late spring skiing when most conventional resorts remain closed. The season typically begins in mid-to-late October depending on conditions, though early snowfall in autumn 2025 permitted operations from 3 October.

    Annual snowfall averages 6-9 metres at glacier elevations, with historical maximums reaching 13.87 metres and minimums of 6.39 metres across recent seasons. The resort maintains snowmaking coverage on the lower valley runs, though the glacier's natural accumulation typically provides consistent base depths throughout winter. High-altitude, north-facing aspects preserve snow quality well into spring, whilst exposed ridgelines can experience significant wind transport affecting measured totals.

    Peak powder conditions occur from December through February, when cold temperatures preserve snow quality and storm cycles deliver fresh accumulation. Spring skiing from March through May offers softer corn snow and warmer temperatures, with the glacier terrain receiving strong solar exposure at midday. October and early November provide autumn training conditions for professional athletes, whilst mid-November marks the beginning of regular public operations with fuller lift access.

    The FIS Freeski World Cup Stubai, held annually in November at the Stubai Zoo snowpark, has hosted the slopestyle season opener for nine consecutive years. The INTERSPORT Testival runs in mid-November, with over 20 brands presenting new equipment for on-snow testing. The BIG Family programme runs throughout winter with weekly piste basher rides and children's activities at Gamsgarten.

    Season 2025 - 2026
    19 Sept 2025
    Opens
    10 May 2026
    Closes
    233
    Days open
    5 m
    Annual snow
    Getting there

    Getting to Stubai, and where to stay

    Stubai Glacier occupies the head of the Stubaital (Stubai Valley) in Tyrol, Austria, with five glaciers flowing from the 3,333-metre Schaufelspitze peak. The valley station at Mutterberg sits at 1,697 metres, 18 kilometres south of the main valley town of Neustift im Stubaital. The resort's summits overlook the Italian frontier, with Dolomite peaks visible along the southern horizon. The Stubaier Alps surrounding the glacier include over 109 summits exceeding 3,000 metres.

    Neustift im Stubaital serves as the primary accommodation base, with additional options in Fulpmes (24km from the glacier), Mieders and Schönberg at the valley entrance. Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital and a city of 130,000 residents, lies approximately 42 kilometres northeast and offers extensive dining, cultural attractions and nightlife options. The Stubai Valley maintains its traditional agricultural character alongside the skiing industry, with historic villages dating to medieval settlement patterns.

    Road access follows the A13 Brenner Autobahn south from Innsbruck, exiting at Schönberg after approximately 20 minutes. The B183 Stubaitalstraße continues 30 kilometres through the valley to Ranalt, where a private road climbs to the Mutterberg base stations. The Brenner Autobahn section requires a toll separate from the standard Austrian motorway vignette. Free parking accommodates several thousand vehicles at both valley stations, with overflow lots served by free shuttle buses.

    Innsbruck Airport lies 43 kilometres from the resort, with transfers taking approximately 45-50 minutes by road. Munich Airport, 180 kilometres north, offers broader international connections with train services to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The VVT bus line 590 departs Innsbruck main station every 30 minutes, reaching Mutterberg in 90 minutes. Free ski buses operate every 15 minutes within the Stubai Valley for passengers with lift passes or winter sports equipment.

    Where to stay

    Search all stays →

    Hotels and lodges near Stubai, powered by Stay22.

    Latest News

    From the SnowStash desk

    View all news →
    FIS Weighs Holding World Championships in Almost Every Winter, Starting 2032

    FIS Weighs Holding World Championships in Almost Every Winter, Starting 2032

    The International Ski and Snowboard Federation is looking at a major shake-up to its title events calendar. From 2032, World Championships could run not just in odd-numbered years but in every non-Olympic winter too, effectively putting a global title event on the calendar almost every season. The FIS Council has approved the concept following a feasibility study, though an accelerated rollout as early as 2028 is also under consideration.

    4 Sept 2026
    Mount Buller Becomes Latest Australian Resort to Call Time Early on 2026

    Mount Buller Becomes Latest Australian Resort to Call Time Early on 2026

    Mount Buller closes out its 2026 season this Sunday, joining Falls Creek, Hotham and Charlotte Pass in a cluster of closures landing almost simultaneously and roughly a month ahead of schedule. The culprit is stark: Spencers Creek's benchmark snow depth hit 31.2cm on 3 September, just 18% of the 73-year average and an all-time low for this point in the season. Six of Victoria and NSW's best-known resorts will have shut their lifts early within a span of about two and a half weeks.

    4 Sept 2026
    Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season

    Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season

    Tremblant has confirmed a major expansion of its Quebec ski area, with a new Timber Summit sector adding 62 acres of terrain, eight trails and a high-speed quad chairlift for winter 2027/28. It's part of a CAD 42.5 million investment that also includes a new beginner learning zone at Versant Soleil opening this coming season. The project has grown considerably since it was first announced back in 2020, when it carried a far smaller budget and an opening date that never eventuated.

    2 Sept 2026
    Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6

    Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6

    We knew when the Bird Bath Pond Skim showed up on Hotham's Instagram that the season was on its way out. It's been a rough one - I only managed two days on snow all year, at Falls Creek - and now Baw Baw, Selwyn and Hotham have all called it, possibly the worst Australian season I've seen in a decade. Hotham's last day of lift operations is Sunday, 6 September, with a Retro Day, Father's Day après and closing sales before the lifts stop turning for good.

    1 Sept 2026
    Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028

    Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028

    Thredbo Alpine Resort has confirmed plans to replace its 37-year-old Gunbarrel quad chairlift with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-Line, targeting winter 2028. The AUD 35 million project will keep travel time roughly the same but lift capacity from 2,800 to 3,000 skiers per hour. It's part of a broader investment push that also includes doubled snowmaking capacity at Friday Flat for 2027, with the ageing Kosciuszko Express now flagged as the resort's next major lift replacement after Gunbarrel.

    31 Aug 2026
    Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured

    Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured

    An aerial tram carrying around fifty passengers struck the boom of a construction crane on the route to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez on Wednesday morning, injuring 23 people, three seriously. The cabin tipped on impact before the operator reversed it to right the car. Most of the injured were treated on site, with five taken to hospital in Grenoble, including a pregnant woman assessed as a precaution.

    28 Aug 2026
    Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do

    Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do

    A deadly flood on the Nepal-China border, a decade-old tragedy on Italy's Marmolada, and an unstable glacier right now above a village near Zermatt - three very different mountain ranges, the same underlying story. Warming ice is destabilising terrain that was considered settled for generations, and the results range from catastrophic floods to slow-motion monitoring situations that could go either way.

    27 Aug 2026
    Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September

    Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September

    Tyrol's highest ski area is gearing up to open a full month ahead of most of the Alps. The Pitztal Glacier is scheduled to start its 2026/27 season on Saturday 26 September, running through to 2 May 2027, with the lower-altitude Rifflsee area following in December. High-altitude terrain up to 3,440 metres gives the glacier a head start on snow, though as always, the actual opening extent will depend on how September's weather plays out. Early online ski pass bookings can save up to 30%.

    26 Aug 2026

    Stubai Lift Tickets

    Stubai lift tickets & passes

    The 2025 - 2026 season at Stubai closed on May 10, 2026. Check back for next season's opening date and ticket pricing.

    Day passes start from €25, with peak rates up to €57.

    12 pass options
    Buy passes ↗

    Single-day passes

    Adult 19–64

    Adult Full Day (Glacier Only)

    €49up to €57 peak

    Full day skiing at Stubai Glacier, Austria's largest glacier ski area. Experience 3,210 meters elevation with guaranteed snow from October to May including ski bus.

    Buy pass
    Youth 15–18

    Youth Full Day

    €37up to €43 peak

    Youth glacier skiing at Stubai with Austria's largest glacier terrain. Perfect for teens to experience high-altitude skiing with ski bus included from valley.

    Buy pass
    Child 10–14

    Child Full Day

    €25up to €29 peak

    Children's glacier skiing at Stubai with family-friendly terrain and ski schools. Austria's largest glacier area with gentle learning slopes and included transport.

    Buy pass
    Child 0–9

    Child (9 & Under)

    Free

    Free skiing for children 9 and under at Stubai Glacier when accompanied by paying parent. Complimentary Austrian glacier access with included ski bus.

    Buy pass
    Senior 60–79

    Senior Full Day

    €37up to €43 peak

    Senior glacier skiing at Stubai from 60 years. Discounted access to Austria's largest glacier with comfortable lifts and spectacular Alpine panoramic views.

    Buy pass
    Senior 80–99

    Senior (80+)

    Free

    Free skiing for seniors 80 and older at Stubai Glacier. Complimentary access to Austria's largest glacier ski area with included transportation from valley.

    Buy pass
    Adult 19–64

    Pedestrian Ticket

    €35

    Non-skier transport ticket to Stubai Glacier for sightseeing. Austrian Alpine experience with panoramic restaurant access and glacier viewing without skiing equipment.

    Buy pass

    Half-day passes

    Adult 19–64

    Half Day (from 12:00pm)

    €41up to €48 peak

    Afternoon glacier skiing at Stubai from noon. Perfect for shorter visits to Austria's largest glacier with included ski bus from valley stations.

    Buy pass

    Multi-day passes

    Adult 19–64

    Adult Stubai Ski Pass (4+ Days)

    €52up to €60 peak

    Stubai Ski Pass valid at glacier plus all four Stubai valley ski areas. Austria's best glacier access combined with family areas at no extra cost for 4+ days.

    Buy pass
    Adult 19–64

    Discount 2.5-Day Pass

    €135up to €157 peak

    2.5-day pass starting from noon first day plus two full days at Stubai. Flexible Austrian glacier skiing with included transportation and valley access.

    Buy pass
    Adult 19–64

    White 5 Glacier Pass

    €610

    Ten flexible days at five Tyrolean glaciers including Stubai. Non-consecutive use from October to May at Austria's premier glacier destinations.

    Buy pass

    Season passes

    Adult 19–64

    Stubai Glacier Season Pass

    €689

    Unlimited access to Stubai Glacier all season from October to May. Austria's largest glacier ski area with longest season and included valley transportation.

    Buy pass

    Lift tickets FAQ

    How much does a Stubai day pass cost?+
    Stubai day passes range from €25 to €57 depending on the date and advance booking.
    Can I buy Stubai lift tickets online?+
    Yes, you can purchase tickets directly from the resort website or at the resort ticket office.
    Are there discounts for multi-day passes?+
    Yes, multi-day packages typically offer significant savings compared to individual day passes. The per-day cost decreases with longer stays.
    What is included with a Stubai lift ticket?+
    Full access to all lifts and trails at Stubai, including mountain safety and patrol services.
    What is the difference between Stubai lift tickets and ski passes?+
    "Lift tickets" and "ski passes" refer to the same thing at Stubai - your access to the mountain's lifts and trails for your chosen duration.
    When should I buy Stubai lift tickets for the best price?+
    Purchase tickets at least 7 days in advance for the best rates, and consider weekday visits for further savings over weekend rates.
    Does Stubai offer group discounts on lift tickets?+
    Group discounts are typically available for parties of 10 or more. Contact Stubai directly for group booking information and rates.
    How can I check current conditions before buying tickets?+
    Before purchasing, check the live snow report and mountain webcams to see current weather, snow conditions, and lift operations at Stubai.

    More Stubai intelligence: snow report, webcams, resort overview.