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Season starts in the ski resorts 2025/26

The first ski resorts start their winter operations

10/08/2025
Theresa Schranner
Although the big snow masses are still a long way off, the first ski resorts are already opening their turnstiles - and other resorts are gradually following suit.

Slowly but surely, winter is setting in.
The view of the sugared mountains and the opening of the first ski resorts leave no doubt - it's on.
While the first enthusiasts are already out and about on the glaciers, it's time for us to get out of our summer slumber and hit the slopes!

As every year, we present an overview of the ski resort openings in the Alps to kick off the season.

Here you can find the known season openings in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy - no guarantee!
The dates may vary depending on the weather and snow conditions.

Austria

Already open: Sölden, Hintertux Glacier, Stubai Glacier, Pitztal Glacier, Kaunertal Glacier

October

  • Kitzsteinhorn: 11.10.2025

November

  • Kitzbühel: 07.11.2025

  • Gurgl: 20.11.2025

  • Obertauern: 21.11.2025

  • Turracher Höhe: 22.11.2025

  • Silvretta Montafon: 28.11.2025

December

  • Schladming Hochwurzen: 05.12.2025

  • Kaltenbach: 05.12.2025

  • Zillertalarena: 05.12.2025

and many more!

Switzerland

October

  • Diavolezza-Lagalb: 18.10.2025

  • Titlis-Engelberg: 11.10.2025

November

  • Saas-Fee: 01.11.2025

  • Zermatt: 01.11.2025

  • Glacier 3000: 08.11.2025

  • Parsenn Davos: 14.11.2025 (weekend operation, continuous from 21.11.2025)

  • Arosa-Lenzerheide:

    • Partial daily operation during pre-season: 29.11.2025-19.11.2025

    • Main season starts: 20 December 2025

  • Andermatt-Gemsstock: 15.11.2025

  • Grimentz/Zinal: 15.11.2025 (weekend operation, continuous from 19.12.2025)

  • Andermatt-Disentis: 29.11.2025

  • Laax/Flims/Falera:

    • Pre-season: 29.11.2025 – 18.11.2025

    • Main season starts: 19.12.2025

December

  • Andermatt-Oberalppass-Sedrun: 13.12.2025

France

Already open: Aiguille du Midi (closed from 03.11. to 19.12.2025, open again from 20.12.2025 after maintenance work)

November

  • Domaine des Grands Montets: 21.11.2025 (from 05.12.2025 throughout)

  • Tignes - Val d'Isère Ski Area: 22.11.2025 (from 29.11.2025 throughout)

  • Les 2 Alpes: 29.11.2025

December

  • Les 3 Vallées: 06.12.2025

  • Alpe d'Huez: 06.12.2025

  • Isola 2000: 06.12.2025

  • Avoriaz 1800: 12.12.2025

  • Portes du Soleil: 20.12.2025

  • La Grave La Meije: 20.12.2025

Italy

Already open: Schnalstal Glacier / Val Senales

October

  • Sulden am Ortler: 25.10.2025

November

  • Passo dello Stelvio / Stilfserjoch: 01.11.2025

  • Ponte di Legno / Tonale: 15.11.2025

Germany

November

  • Zugspitze: 28.11.2025

December

  • Brauneck cable car: 06.12.2025

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