Gerlos Ski Resort Guide
Gerlos, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 115km |
| Highest Lift | 2,300m |
| Resort Height | 1,250m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Munich |
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Gerlos
The ski area of Gerlos is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,250m, with 115km of marked runs.
Summary
Gerlos is part of the Zillertal Arena ski area with access to 322km of downhill skiing, with 143 marked pistes, served by a total of 112 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Gerlos itself (115km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Zillertal Arena ski resorts of Königsleiten and Zell am Ziller.
With ski lifts as high as 2,300m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Gerlos offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Gerlos offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Gerlos.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gerlos?
The next notable snow forecast is 10cm, expected on 22 December, with around 31cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,259m | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Gerlos Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 7 | 11km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 44 | 114km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 20 | 40km |
| Downhill Total Length | 115km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 12km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 40 | |
Zillertal Arena Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 89 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 40 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 322km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 112 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Gerlos Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,300m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,250m |
| Resort Altitude (Gerlos) | 1,250m |
| Max Vertical | 1,050m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Gerlos
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Gerlos Ski Schools and Gerlos Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Gerlos?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Politischer Bezirk Schwaz, Tyrol.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Gerlos is Innsbruck Airport, 70 minutes drive away.
Munich, Salzburg and Bolzano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 40 ski lifts are able to uplift 52,450 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 71km of ski runs, with 319 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Gerlos open?
Opened (since 6 December 2024)*
*Zillertal Arena.
Closes : 21 April 2025*
*Zillertal Arena.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Gerlos Webcams
The Webcams in Gerlos are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
