Austrian Alps, Austria 🇦🇹
A high, snowy village in the Zillertal, Gerlos anchors the 143 km Zillertal Arena, the valley's biggest linked area. Sunny, family-friendly and reliably white at 1250 m.
Generally yes. From 1250 m at the base to 2500 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 82/100).
Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.
At 143 km of piste on 51 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 50 blue, 60 red, 20 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Gerlos stands out for a vast, multi-sector domain and a family-friendly setup.
The season usually runs Dec 1 to Apr 21 (about 20 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 604 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Gerlos, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.8/5 from 604 reviews). It sits about 1.8 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Gerlos, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Excellent · 691 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Gerlos, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Excellent · 378 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Gerlos, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Excellent · 374 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Gerlos, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
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