Gerlos resort guide

How big is Gerlos?

Gerlos has 143 pistes served by 52 lifts — 21st for pistes of the 33 resorts we track in Austria. On lifts it ranks 16th of the 33.

How high is Gerlos?

The lifts run from 1250m at the base to 2500m at the top, a vertical of 1250m. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the 20th highest, with the 20th biggest vertical.

Is Gerlos good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Gerlos split 25% beginner, 45% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 29% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Austria.

On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Gerlos?

Over the last ten winters Gerlos has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 27 November to 19 May, about 175 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 117cm, 66cm of new snow and 3.6 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Gerlos?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Innsbruck (INN), 51km away in a straight line. Salzburg (SZG) is 97km, Bolzano (BZO), Italy is 101km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Gerlos?

A 6-day adult Zillertal Superskipass costs €399 for 2026/27, or €67 a day. For value it ranks 11th of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.