How big is Gerlos?
Gerlos has 143 trails served by 52 lifts — 21st for trails of the 33 resorts we track in Austria. On lifts it ranks 16th of the 33.
Gerlos resort guide
Tyrol, Austria
Zillertal Arena with extensive interconnected terrain
Gerlos at a glance
143
Trails
52
Lifts
8,202ft
Top
4,101ft
Base
4,101ft
Vertical
INN
Nearest airport, 32 mi
25% beginner45% intermediate30% advanced
Gerlos is part of the Zillertal Arena, offering extensive interconnected skiing and traditional Austrian hospitality.
Your questions about Gerlos, answered
How high is Gerlos?
The lifts run from 4,101ft at the base to 8,202ft at the top, a vertical of 4,101ft. 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 trails 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 November 27 to May 19, about 175 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 46in, 26in of new snow and 3.6 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Gerlos?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Innsbruck (INN), 32 mi away in a straight line. Salzburg (SZG) is 60 mi, Bolzano (BZO), Italy is 63 mi. 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 ticket 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.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Gerlos
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- InnsbruckINN32 mi · major airport
- SalzburgSZG60 mi · major airport
- BolzanoBZO63 mi
Travel time to Gerlos
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Innsbruck (INN)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 40m · 4,044 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 5m · 43 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 15m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Salzburg (SZG)
- Flight
- 8h 50m · 4,095 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h · 81 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bolzano (BZO)
- Flight
- 8h 45m · 4,069 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 5m · 85 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Gerlos lift ticket 2026/27
€3996-day adult Zillertal Superskipass · ≈$457
€67 per day · 7.5 km of trails per € · #11 of 33 for value in Austria
92value scoreOutstanding value
Gerlos trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Gerlos. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Gerlos has 143 trails and 52 lifts, running from 4,101ft to 8,202ft.
Why go to Gerlos
- Zillertal Arena access
- Extensive interconnected terrain
- Traditional Austrian hospitality
- Excellent snow conditions
- Good value for money
- Modern facilities
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Gerlos by ability level
Beginners
Gerlos is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Gerlos offers extensive intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Gerlos, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Gerlos
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: gerlos.at
More on Gerlos
- Gerlos snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Gerlos snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Gerlos lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in AustriaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Austria
Ski resorts near Gerlos
Distances are straight-line, not by road.