Ischgl: Plan a ski holiday in the Silvretta Arena

• The Silvretta Arena connects Ischgl in Tyrol with Samnaun in Switzerland.
• The Silvretta Arena has 239 km of pistes, 46 cable cars and lifts, and an altitude range of 1,377 to 2,872 metres.
• There are three valley lift stations in Ischgl: Silvrettabahn, Pardatschgratbahn and Fimbabahn.
• Silvrettabahn and Fimbabahn take you to Idalp at 2,321 metres; Pardatschgratbahn reaches 2,616 metres.
• The piste network comprises 47 km of blue, 140 km of red and 47 km of black runs.
• The Schmugglertrail offers three routes of varying difficulty; the Bronze route runs mainly on blue pistes.

Silvrettabahn, Pardatschgratbahn and Fimbabahn provide three separate access points from Ischgl. Silvrettabahn and Fimbabahn serve Idalp at 2,321 metres, while Pardatschgratbahn goes up to 2,616 metres. This is a practical consideration when choosing where to stay: accommodation close to your preferred valley station means a shorter walk in the morning, while the location of each starting point determines which part of the mountain you begin your day on. The piste map shows which access point best suits the runs you have planned.

The arena connects Tyrol with Samnaun in Switzerland. This means your ski day can cross an international border without having to plan a drive between two towns. If you want to ski across the border, use the map to plan the connection as part of your route. For visitors who prefer to stick to a single area of the mountain, choosing one valley access point makes it easier to plan the day.

There are 47 km of blue pistes, 140 km of red pistes and 47 km of black pistes. Red runs therefore make up the largest stated share of the network. Beginners and families can focus on the blue runs, while more advanced groups will also find black pistes and challenging steep slopes. When choosing a particular run, consider its difficulty and the route from your starting point.

One special feature is the Schmugglertrail, which explores the border region between Ischgl and Samnaun on three routes of varying difficulty. The Bronze route runs mainly on blue pistes, while the Gold route is the most challenging option. This makes it easy to choose a tour to suit your preferred level of difficulty. Choose a route that matches your ability; the current map shows the routes and their difficulty levels.

For comparison with other Austrian ski areas, consider Silvretta Montafon, Damüls-Mellau and the Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Circuit. In particular, compare the location of your accommodation, the valley access points and the proportion of pistes suited to your group’s ability.