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Ski Resort Prägraten on the Großvenediger in East Tyrol: Position on map

Prägraten on the Großvenediger Ski Resort

Trail Map Prägraten on the Großvenediger

The Ski Resort

Prägraten lies at the foot of the Großvenediger (3,666 metres).
Prägraten lies at the foot of the Großvenediger (3,666 metres). © Tirol Werbung / Umfahrer Peter

The small ski area Prägraten lies at the foot of mount Großvenediger in East Tyrol. If you want to learn how to ski, Prägraten on the Großvenediger is just the right place. The two T-bar lifts are located in the immediate vicinity of the mountain village and are ideal for families with children. Altogether there are 2 km of slopes available for skiing or snowboarding. The slopes, some of which are also marked in black, are also very popular with experienced skiers. 

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Interesting facts

  • The vertical drop from summit to base is 584 ft. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Austria is 2362 ft. Runs and slopes are therefore relatively short. The high point of the ski resort is located at an elevation of 4888 ft.
  • The day pass at Prägraten on the Großvenediger is €28 making it one of the 10 cheapest ski Resorts in Tyrol.
  • Average snow depth during the season is 24 " at summit elevation and 22 " at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during November, offering an average snow depth of 28 " at summit elevation and 24 " at the base.
  • Prägraten on the Großvenediger features 35 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Austria is 33 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 17 sunny days.

Snow Safety & Snowmaking

Even on warmer winter days, skiing fun is guaranteed in Prägraten on the Großvenediger, because the ski area has a snowmaking system.

Snowmaking Share
40%
Snow Making Machines: 3
Average snow depth of the last years (Summit)
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Activities

Besides the alpine activities, the untouched and snow-covered winter landscape invites you to numerous winter hikes.
Besides the alpine activities, the untouched and snow-covered winter landscape invites you to numerous winter hikes. © NPHT/Kurzthaler

The untouched and snow-covered winter landscape in Prägraten invites you not only to ski, but also to numerous ski touring possibilities or to cross-country skiing. In the Hohe Tauern National Park there are cross-country trails for classic cross-country skiing or skating. If you simply want to enjoy the wild and romantic nature, you can explore it on a horse-drawn sleigh ride or on a winter walk. 

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Infrastructure & Rental

To learn skiing under professional guidance, you can take part in a ski course of the ski school Exklusiv. Children are especially well looked after here. 

If you don't have your own ski equipment, you can rent it completely at the ski rental Hannes.

Skischools

Number of Skischools: 1

Number of Ski Rental

Ski Rental

Getting here

From the direction of Lienz you take the B108 to Matrei in East Tyrol. On the Virgener Landestraße you continue to Prägraten am Großvenediger.

Coming from Zell am See, take the B168 to Mittersill and then the B108. Near Matrei in East Tyrol you drive on the Virgener Landestraße and follow this road to Prägraten am Großvenediger.

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last update on Jan 4, 2024
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Contact

Tourismusinfo Prägraten
St. Andrä 35 A
9974
Prägraten am Großvenediger
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Phone+43 (0)50 212 530
Fax+43 (0)50 212 530-2

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Mountain Stats

Elevation4304 ft - 4888 ft
SeasonDecember - March
Opening DayDec 16, 2023
Closing DayMar 3, 2024
Capacity 1000 Persons/Hr.
Hours9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Lifts

2
2
Total 2

Skiable Terrain

1.2 miles
Easy
Moderate
Advanced
Ungroomed
Overall Slope Length 1.2 miles
Number of Slopes 2

Weather (4888 ft)

Rates

€28
1 day adult €28
1 day child €15.50
All rates & fees