Strong winds have a significant impact on the safe operation of ropeways. The influence depends on the type of installation (cable car, chairlift, T-bar lift, etc.), the geographical location (altitude), wind force and wind direction. Cable car operators have various technical aids at their disposal to measure the strength and direction of the wind. These tools, personal experience, constantly updated weather forecasts and constant visual observation of the lift equipment (swinging) by the employees provide information on whether safe operation is possible. Together with the responsible operations manager, a decision is made as to whether the cable car can start or continue safe operation. Small-scale wind influences (mountain station) can also mean that the entire cable car cannot be put into operation. These localised impairments can often not be noticed in the valley.
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What does it look like here on site? Which lifts are open and what does the snow report say? Find out everything about new offers, our events, the weather and live ticker news here.
glacier ski areaS
The glacier ski areas on the Rettenbach & Tiefenbach glacier are in operation with all slopes.
GLacier road
The glacier road is closed to public traffic (winter closure).
GLACIER SKI BUS
No bus service to the glacier.
Winter ski area
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Frequently asked questions
In principle, ALL the pistes in the Sölden ski area are groomed DAILY with the 23 piste machines. In good weather (no precipitation) the grooming work starts daily at 4.30 pm and lasts on average until approx. 11.00 pm, or longer if necessary.
For optimum piste quality, it is important that the pistes have sufficient time to freeze properly overnight. If snow falls overnight, the fleet of snow groomers is deployed again in the morning from 6.00 a.m. to roll on the fresh snow. In this case, however, the problem is that the new snow can no longer bond with the old snow, resulting in moguls forming relatively quickly on the pistes during the day. Many guests then have the impression that the slopes have not been groomed at all. It is therefore often better not to groom at all when there is little fresh snow in the morning, as this often does more harm than good to the piste. This decision is made daily by the responsible piste manager in consultation with the piste machine operators. Grooming a piste during skiing is far too dangerous and is therefore avoided.
An independent avalanche commission is responsible for assessing the risk of avalanches on the ski slopes in the Sölden ski area and is on duty every day. In good time before the start of operations, this commission carries out control runs in the entire ski area and assesses whether safety measures (avalanche blasting) are necessary.
Such measures may be necessary not only after fresh snowfall, but also due to the effects of wind, as wind sometimes has the greatest influence on the risk of avalanches. Only after safety measures have been carried out and a final positive assessment of a piste by the avalanche commission can preparation work begin. Precipitation occurring during the day, strong winds or daytime warming can also result in piste sections having to be cleared and subsequently closed following an assessment by the avalanche commission.
Yes, as long as no other information has been communicated on our website or our social media channels, Sölden is currently accessible. Our live information from the Sölden ski area will keep you up to date.
No, the road to Sölden is currently open - provided no other information has been communicated on our website or our social media channels. The current ski resort information from Sölden incl. news ticker will keep you up-to-date and inform you about any closures.
The Sölden ski area extends over an altitude of 1,350 to 3,340 metres. All information about the Sölden ski area can be found HERE.
