Skiing on the Hintertux Glacier. Photo: Tirol Werbung / Hintertuxer Gletscher, shootandstyle.com / Editorial press use.
Tyrol’s five glacier ski areas offer five different ways to stretch a winter holiday beyond the usual Christmas-to-Easter window. Hintertux, Stubai, Sölden, Pitztal and Kaunertal combine high mountain scenery with long operating seasons, but their terrain, access and atmosphere vary considerably.
For winter 2026/27, the €669 White5 ski pass provides a common thread: ten individually chosen ski days across the five destinations. Understanding what each resort offers, and which parts are scheduled to operate during your visit, matters more than simply collecting five names.
White5: what does €669 actually buy?
The official White5 offer covers ten non-consecutive ski days between 1 October 2026 and 15 May 2027, using operating lifts at the five participating glacier resorts. It is not an unlimited season pass, and the resorts are separate destinations rather than one interconnected ski area.
Use all ten days and the price works out at €66.90 per day. Use only six and the effective cost becomes €111.50 per day. That makes it worth comparing the total with local passes for your actual dates, particularly if you plan to stay in one valley. The official page lists sales through ticket offices and advance-sales outlets at Hintertux, Stubai and Sölden.
Hintertux: a long season above the Zillertal
At the head of the Tuxertal, Hintertux gives a glacier holiday a distinctive Zillertal setting. The tourism board’s winter 2026/27 overview lists 64km of pistes and skiing reaching 3,250 metres, with a season extending from autumn well into early summer. Those figures describe the ski area’s offer, not the number of kilometres guaranteed to be open on any particular day.
The high-altitude Betterpark adds a freestyle focus, while the Funslope and Kidsslope broaden the family appeal. For a break from skiing, the summit panorama is an attraction in its own right. Hintertux is a strong candidate for skiers who want the glacier to be the centre of their trip, with accommodation and winter activities in the Tux valley.
Stubai: family facilities and advance-booking savings
Stubai sits at the end of the Stubaital, south of Innsbruck. Its appeal extends beyond altitude: Tyrol’s tourism guide highlights the BIG Family facilities, a dedicated children’s restaurant and the Stubai Zoo snowpark. The same guide separates 41km of pistes from 22km of ski routes, an important distinction when comparing headline terrain totals.
The official ticket shop publishes a 9 October 2026–17 May 2027 season. It advertises savings of up to 20% from November to January, subject to availability. From 1 March 2027, it offers an 8% early-booking discount on Stubai Glacier and Stubai ski passes booked 14 days ahead. Compare the dated online offer before deciding whether White5 is the better purchase.
Sölden: two glaciers and a much larger winter playground
In the Ötztal, Sölden combines the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glacier areas with a broader winter resort. Its official overview lists 147km of pistes, 31 lifts and elevations from 1,350 to 3,340 metres. The 147km figure covers the whole ski area, rather than glacier terrain alone, so it should not be compared directly with another resort’s glacier-only total.
The published calendar gives 9 October 2026–2 May 2027 for glacier operations and 6 November 2026–18 April 2027 for the winter area. Sölden suits skiers seeking a glacier base alongside a larger range of midwinter terrain.
One infrastructure project is the Mutkogl T-bar upgrade on Tiefenbach. The operator describes a shortened 859-metre alignment and a journey reduced from around 11.5 minutes to under five. It remains presented as a project, so these specifications should not be taken as confirmation that the upgraded lift is already operating.
Pitztal: high-altitude skiing with a summit-view attraction
Pitztal is the choice for travellers drawn to a particularly high mountain setting. The operator’s resort guide places its highest facilities at 3,440 metres. Café 3440 and its views towards the Wildspitze make a memorable addition to a ski day, including for companions whose priorities extend beyond piste mileage.
There is a crucial calendar distinction. The glacier season is scheduled for 26 September 2026–2 May 2027, while neighbouring Rifflsee is listed separately for 12 December 2026–4 April 2027. An autumn glacier visit therefore does not imply that Rifflsee’s winter terrain is available too. Choose Pitztal for the high-altitude experience, then check the precise areas operating for your dates.
Kaunertal: a scenic approach and room for wide turns
Kaunertal offers a different arrival experience, with its glacier road forming part of the journey into the mountains. The operator’s FAQ lists 55km of pistes, alongside separate ski routes, and highlights both its snowpark and accessible skiing facilities. It is worth considering for a trip built around glacier skiing and mountain scenery rather than simply maximising the size of a linked winter network.
The published season runs from 26 September 2026 to 17 May 2027, subject to snow conditions. Note that White5 ends on 15 May, two days before that scheduled closing date. Check road access as well as lift status when planning the day.
What this means for your trip
Choose the resort before choosing the pass: Hintertux for its long-season Zillertal setting, Stubai for family facilities, Sölden for its broader winter network, Pitztal for altitude and Kaunertal for its scenic glacier approach. These are editorial comparisons, not guarantees of snow or quiet pistes.
White5 makes most sense when you will use its ten days. Before committing to accommodation, compare local ticket offers and check the operator’s lift, piste and access reports. Published season dates describe the intended operating window; weather and snow conditions still determine the skiing available.