The Best Ski Resorts for Advanced Skiers in Austria - 2025 Rankings
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The Best Ski Resorts for Advanced Skiers in Austria

For advanced skiers and snowboarders, finding terrain that truly challenges your abilities can make or break a ski trip. Our advanced resort rankings showcase destinations that excel at providing steep runs, technical descents, and thrilling off-piste opportunities. These rankings come directly from our Snomad community members who've tackled these slopes themselves - real skiers sharing genuine experiences without corporate influence. Ready to contribute to our growing database of authentic insights? Submit your own review and help fellow advanced riders find their perfect mountain challenge.

Looking for different rankings? Check out our guides to Expert Skiers, Off-Piste and Powder Zones to discover more specialised terrain options throughout Austria.

Best Ski Resort for Advanced Skiers in Austria: Ischgl - Advanced Rating

Looking for an advanced playground? Ischgl delivers big time. Our users consistently praise the extensive terrain that keeps even the most skilled riders buzzing all week. "The off-piste and powder areas are brilliant and when the powder and weather is good it lives up to anywhere else in Europe," says James, a skier who visits regularly. You'll find perfectly maintained groomers, challenging mogul fields, and solid tree runs. A user who is an advanced snowboarder said the terrain park "has a cool pillow jump where you can practice what you're scared to try on actual jumps." The ultra-efficient lift system means more time shredding and less time queuing.

#2 Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn - Advanced Rating

For advanced skiers, Saalbach delivers a playground of options. With perfectly prepared pistes and a massive ski area that keeps you engaged all week, you'll never get bored. One Snomad community member who's returned for 20+ years says the resort has "a great variety of slopes and amazing atmosphere." The lift system is consistently praised as fast, modern and efficient - many chairs even have heated seats! While Fieberbrunn offers the best freeride terrain, the entire area provides diverse challenges. As a skier who's visited six years running notes, "excellent and varied skiing options" make this "the perfect ski trip for any skier/boarder."

#3 Sölden - Advanced Rating

Advanced skiers and snowboarders will find Sölden a genuine playground. Our users consistently praise the long, wide runs that offer challenging terrain for those with solid skills. A user who is an advanced snowboarder highlighted the epic 20km run through the valley from the highest peak, calling it "hard work" but clearly worth it. The glaciers provide excellent snow conditions even in warmer periods, and the off-piste opportunities get high marks from experienced riders. The efficient lift system means more time on the slopes and less time queuing. Some Snomad community members particularly enjoy the mogul fields and the variety of black runs available.

League Table
Region
Location
1st
Austria

Ischgl

4.68 advanced rating (41 ratings)
2nd
Austria

Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn

4.64 advanced rating (64 ratings)
3rd
Austria

Sölden

4.63 advanced rating (64 ratings)
4th
Austria

Lech Zürs am Arlberg

4.59 advanced rating (22 ratings)
5th
Austria

St. Anton am Arlberg

4.58 advanced rating (98 ratings)
6th
Austria

Flachau

4.56 advanced rating (9 ratings)

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4.44 advanced rating (16 ratings)
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Austria

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4.43 advanced rating (14 ratings)
12th
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4.43 advanced rating (42 ratings)
13th
Austria

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4.40 advanced rating (15 ratings)
14th
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4.40 advanced rating (20 ratings)
15th
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4.38 advanced rating (8 ratings)
16th
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4.36 advanced rating (22 ratings)
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