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Grossglockner Kals Matrei Piste Map and Overview
As the largest ski resort in East Tyrol, Grossglockner Kals-Matrei offers an outstanding blend of spectacular scenery, snow reliability and uncrowded slopes. Set beneath Austria’s highest mountain, the resort delivers breathtaking views of more than 60 peaks over 3,000 metres while providing a varied ski area that appeals to every ability level. Thanks to its high-altitude terrain and modern lift network, snow conditions remain excellent throughout much of the winter season, making it a favourite among skiers and snowboarders looking for a more authentic Alpine experience.
What makes Kals-Matrei particularly special is its balance of terrain. Families and beginners benefit from dedicated learning zones and wide, confidence-building pistes, while intermediates can enjoy long cruising red runs that make up the heart of the resort. More advanced skiers and snowboarders will find steep black descents, challenging ski routes and excellent freeride opportunities. Despite being one of East Tyrol’s largest ski areas, it retains a relaxed atmosphere and rarely feels overcrowded compared with Austria’s more famous mega-resorts.
Total ski area size: 40 km / 24.9 miles
Base elevation: 933 m / 3,061 ft
Peak elevation: 2,426 m / 7,959 ft
Difficulty:
🟦 21% Easy
🟥 64% Intermediate
⬛ 15% Advanced
Ski Season Length and Dates
The ski season at Grossglockner Kals-Matrei typically runs from early December until Easter, offering around four months of skiing. Recent operating seasons have run from early December through late March or April, depending on snow conditions. The resort’s high altitude and extensive snowmaking help maintain reliable coverage throughout the winter.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. Grossglockner Kals-Matrei is an excellent choice for beginners and families. The resort offers dedicated children’s areas, beginner-friendly practice slopes, ski schools and a good selection of gentle blue runs. While the majority of the terrain is aimed at intermediates, beginners will find plenty of space to build confidence before progressing onto longer mountain runs.
What’s included in the Ski Pass?
The standard Grossglockner Kals-Matrei lift pass covers the entire Kals-Matrei ski area, including all lifts and pistes within the resort. Visitors can also upgrade to the wider SkiHit Osttirol Pass, which includes several additional ski resorts across East Tyrol and neighbouring Carinthia.
Included with the local Kals-Matrei ski pass:
- Unlimited use of all lifts within the resort
- Access to all marked pistes
- Access to designated ski routes
- Beginner and family ski areas
- Modern gondolas, chairlifts and surface lifts
- Snow-covered valley runs to both Kals and Matrei villages
Does it include multiple resorts?
The standard resort pass covers Grossglockner Kals-Matrei only.
However, the SkiHit Osttirol Pass includes multiple ski areas:
- Grossglockner Kals-Matrei
- St. Jakob im Defereggental (Brunnalm)
- Zettersfeld (Lienz)
- Sillian-Hochpustertal (Thurntaler)
- Obertilliach (Golzentipp)
- Mölltal Glacier
- Ankogel-Mallnitz
Depending on the season, participating resorts can vary slightly, but SkiHit generally provides access to around 170–185 km of pistes across East Tyrol and Carinthia.
Are there cheaper passes available?
Yes. You do not need to buy the SkiHit Osttirol Pass if you only plan to ski at Kals-Matrei.
Available options typically include:
- Single-day lift tickets
- Multi-day resort passes
- Beginner-area tickets
- Family and children’s discounts
- Season passes for the local resort
- SkiHit Osttirol regional passes covering multiple resorts
For most visitors staying solely in Kals or Matrei, the local resort pass offers the best value. The SkiHit pass becomes worthwhile if you plan to explore several East Tyrolean ski areas during your holiday.