Arlberg Freeriding
Freeriding at Arlberg is an unforgettable experience for every skier or snowboarder, often elusive in other ski resorts. You can experience the Arlberg off-piste either on the numerous ski routes or in open terrain. However, local knowledge is essential for many backcountry tours, which is why many freeride guides at Arlberg offer group courses and private lessons.
Freeriding in St. Anton
Apart from well-known freeride descents in the Arlberg such as Valluga or Trittkopf mountain, there are many beautiful tours through untouched terrain. Many freeriders use the lifts at Rendl or Albona to access good entry points into alpine terrain. Alternatively, there are also stunning ski tours starting from St. Anton. Overall, compared to other places like Lech or Zürs, St. Anton offers the best selection of tours and descents for freeriding in the Arlberg.
Arlberg – enough snow?
Many people ask: Is there enough snow in St. Anton? From late December to May, the Arlberg region guarantees snow reliability for freeriding, making it one of the most snow-sure ski areas in Europe. However, two other factors are crucial for freeriding: the current weather at Arlberg and the avalanche risk level. The mountain weather at Arlberg can be highly changeable. It is important to properly check the weather forecast for St. Anton before starting a freeride tour.
Arlberg Freeride Off-Season
The off-season at Arlberg, outside of school holidays and during the spring months, is also considered snow-sure. In some cases, the snow depth in mid-March can be even higher than in mid-January. During school holidays, it can be quite hotels in St. Anton can be quite expensive. The Arlberg off-season is, therefore, a very attractive and affordable option for freeriding in the Arlberg.
Arlberg Freeride Guides
If you’re looking for a ski school or ski guide in the Arlberg, you have plenty of options to choose from. There are numerous freeride guides in St. Anton and also ski schools that offer specialized freeride courses.
Here is a list of some ski and snowboard schools in St. Anton that are particularly suitable for freeriders:
Skischule Arlberg (largest ski school in St. Anton)
Abc Snowboarding St. Anton (for snowboard freeriders)
You can also find private freeride guides in St. Anton on Arlberg Guides, an association of independent mountain and ski guides in the Arlberg region.