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Austria

Ski area GenussSkigebiet Venet

GenussSkigebiet Venet in short

  • Height: 780 - 2212 metres
  • Clear, compact, and ideal for families and beginners
  • Hardly any waiting times
  • Highlight: Overnight stays and stargazing on the mountain

Located in the Kaunergrat Nature Park in the Tyrol-West region, the 2,513-meter-high Venet is the local mountain for the towns of Zams, Landeck, and Fließ. The Venet ski area is an insider tip for families, freeriders, nature lovers, and those seeking peace and quiet. Even in the high season, it is never really overcrowded here. This small "Genuss" (pleasure) ski area features 11 kilometers of slopes with magnificent views of the Zugspitze, the Ötztal Alps, or the Lechtal Alps, which also impress non-skiers.

Venet Pleasure Ski Area: Small but Mighty

The Venet ski area is located at the intersection of the three valleys: Inntal, Paznaun, and Stanzertal. While many winter sports enthusiasts drive through to famous ski areas such as Ski Arlberg, Silvretta Arena Ischgl - Samnaun, and Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, only a few stop at this beautiful mountain massif. The ski area is not large, but charming and manageable. The slopes are located between 972 and 2,212 meters on a north-facing slope. Most slopes are red, but it never gets truly difficult. For ski tourers and freeriders, there are a number of beautiful routes, and winter hikers also get their money's worth.

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Venet Pistenplan

GenussSkigebiet Venet - 12 km

Open
  • Red 11 km
  • Black 1 km

Mountain: 120 cm

Valley: 20 cm

  • Drag Lifts 1
  • Chair Lifts 2
  • Gondolas 0
  • Trains 0
  • Glacier No
  • Speed 6760 p/hour
Venet Pistenplan

Ideal for Carving Fans and Families

Advanced skiers and families with children who want to enjoy the peace on the slopes feel particularly comfortable on the runs of the Venet ski area. At the valley station of the Venetbahn, there will be a ski rental again starting from the 2026/27 winter season, and the ski area is accessible by an aerial tramway from the center of Zams.

Winter Adventure Off the Slopes

Ski touring and freeride fans will find great routes in the Venet ski area with up to 1,200 meters of altitude difference. Especially when fresh snow has fallen, it is a true paradise here. One should never venture into the terrain without the appropriate experience or safety equipment and knowledge of the avalanche danger scale. Those who want to make the first tracks in the untouched white snow in the morning should book an overnight stay in the Venet Gipfelhütte. This allows you to ski down through the fresh powder even before the lifts start operating. The south and north sides offer a varied winter program for discoverers and epicureans, such as ski tours to the Zammer Alm, the mountain station of the Venetbahn, or the Glanderspitze. Snowshoe hikes through the snow-covered, untouched nature are also possible. Whether it's action on the slopes, a cozy snow tour, or unforgettable winter experiences in nature – the Venet combines everything for a perfect winter day.

Cozy Mountain Huts

There are several huts scattered throughout the ski area where skiers and winter hikers can take a well-deserved break. In good weather, you can enjoy the sun on the terrace; in bad weather, you can warm up inside. The Zammer Alm, the Gogles Alm, and the Venet Panorama Restaurant are excellent for a typical Austrian lunch or a warm meal. The Venet Panorama Restaurant, located directly at the summit station, lives up to its name with views of the magnificent mountain panorama.

Stay Overnight in the Venet Gipfelhütte and Gaze at the Stars

Have you always wanted to stay overnight on a mountain? At 2,212 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Venet ski area, lies the Venet Gipfelhütte (Summit Hut). It offers a breathtaking 360° view of the peaks of the Arlberg, the Lechtal Alps, and the Silvretta massif, among others. In the evening, you can watch the sun disappear behind the mountains, or enjoy a beautiful sunrise in the morning. Ideal for a romantic overnight stay or a unique experience with the family. On clear nights, the beautiful starry sky can be admired as there is little light pollution in the surrounding area. On certain days, guided stargazing sessions are offered at the observatory on the mountain.

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Weinbergbahn
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Freeride Venet
© Venet Bergbahnen - Roman Huber
Freeride Venet 1
© Venet Bergbahnen - Roman Huber
Venet Kreuz
© Venet Bergbahnen - Roman Huber

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Freestyle & Freeride in GenussSkigebiet Venet
Funparks
Halfpipe
Quarterpipe
Boxes
Rails
Tables
Boardercross
Kickers
Freeride allowed
Freeride area
Ski pass prices GenussSkigebiet Venet - Low season (6 days)
 
Children
Adults
Free until
Ski 6
Children EUR 247.00
Adults EUR 405.50
Free until 6 year
Venet Bergbahnen
Children EUR 148.00
Adults EUR 249.00
Free until 6 year
Ski pass prices GenussSkigebiet Venet - High season (6 days)
 
Children
Adults
Free until
Ski 6
Children EUR 249.00
Adults EUR 427.00
Free until 6 year
Venet Bergbahnen
Children EUR 148.00
Adults EUR 249.00
Free until 6 year