The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Ischgl

Catch the Palinkopfbahn. When you exit the chairlift ski the 40 - Red on the skiers left. The slope makes 2 bends, one to the right and one to the left, here you will pass the freeride run nr 39....

You can take the Pardatschgratbahn or Pardoramabahn lifts coming from Ischgl. When you reach the top at 2624 metres, walk 50 metres to the top of the Gratbahn (2625 metres). Put your skis on when you reach the top - you are now at the top of the run....

Go up with the Pardatschgratbahn (2624 metres) or Pardoramabahn lifts, then follow the 4 - Black piste down (on your left side when you come out the Pardatschgratbahn) until you reach the top of the Vellileckbahn lift (2240 metres)....

This is steeper then the 26 run and you have to also be aware at the end of the run when you are connecting to the slope, there are some gullies....

This is North-east facing and dos not require a hike or bootpack. It has a nice descent fall line all the way down between 28 and 32 degrees! But, be aware at the end of the run when you are connecting to 23 - Blue, where there are some gullies....

This is a popular freeride run in the resort after a big dump because it is well protected by a overhanging big ridge of 35 degrees. It also has a nice mellow start at 2600 metres and a 33 degrees open face to finish....

To access the top part of this run you first have to get to the Idalp (2320 metres) by taking the Pardatschgratbahn, Pardoramabahn, Fimbabahn or Silvrettabahn from Ischgl. Then take the Flimjochbahn to the top and you will arrive at Viderjoch (2732 metres)....

Being a tour which is commonly used as an introduction to ski touring or those with limited experience it is handy to have an easier day to begin with. The modern lift system at Ischgl is used, including the brand new lift to Piz Val Grondabahn....

With its wide open faces and varied terrain, Ischgl is something of a mecca for spring snow and routes like this demonstrate why. The route can obviously be skied in powder too, but skiing it in spring reduces the risk of avalanche and is generally faster and more fun....