Your winter holiday in Vent
Skiing, Ski touring and cross country skiing in Ötztal
Skiing
in Vent
The small family ski resort in Vent impresses with its quiet slopes and fantastic views. Covering 15 kilometres there is something for the whole family – from beginner slopes to intermediate. Due to its altitude Vent is guaranteed snow, therefore even at the end of April offers top conditions for skiing on quiet slopes
Two drag-lifts and two chair-lifts are not only for skiers and snowboarders, but the toboggan run in Vent also starts directly from the ski area. The nearby larger ski resorts of the Ötz valley offer variety. The ski metropolis Sölden offers 144 kilometres of ski slopes and 31 lifts, in the ski resort of Obergurgl – Hochgurgl 112 kilometres of slopes are waiting for you. Both resorts are within a 20 minute drive from hotel Similaun in Vent.
The small family ski resort in Vent impresses with its quiet slopes and fantastic views. Covering 15 kilometres there is something for the whole family – from beginner slopes to intermediate. Due to its altitude Vent is guaranteed snow, therefore even at the end of April offers top conditions for skiing on quiet slopes
Two drag-lifts and two chair-lifts are not only for skiers and snowboarders, but the toboggan run in Vent also starts directly from the ski area. The nearby larger ski resorts of the Ötz valley offer variety. The ski metropolis Sölden offers 144 kilometres of ski slopes and 31 lifts, in the ski resort of Obergurgl – Hochgurgl 112 kilometres of slopes are waiting for you. Both resorts are within a 20 minute drive from hotel Similaun in Vent.
Ski touring
in Vent
Lonesome peaks, unspoilt slopes, wild glaciers and unrivaled panoramic mountain views – all that awaits you on a ski tour in Venter mountain winter. Countless ski tours start directly in the village – for example the tour of the Similaun, the namesake of the hotel Similaun..
If you are just starting your ski touring career, we recommend that you discover Vent and its surrounding areas with a qualified mountain guide. Learn about the equipment, technique and dangerous situations and then enjoy the untouched Ötztaler mountain world.
Lonesome peaks, unspoilt slopes, wild glaciers and unrivaled panoramic mountain views – all that awaits you on a ski tour in Venter mountain winter. Countless ski tours start directly in the village – for example the tour of the Similaun, the namesake of the hotel Similaun..
If you are just starting your ski touring career, we recommend that you discover Vent and its surrounding areas with a qualified mountain guide. Learn about the equipment, technique and dangerous situations and then enjoy the untouched Ötztaler mountain world.
Away from
the slopes
Winter in Vent has so much to offer. A walk through snowy forests belongs to some of the most magical holiday memories. Or discover the countryside around Vent on snowshoes – not even the deepest snow is too much. For those preferring it icy, pay the ice rink in Vent a visit. Young and old meet here for skating or curling.
The youngest guests can play around in the snow playground, while the older can try out the cross country tracks. After so much fresh air enjoy a hot chocolate by the fire in the lounge of the hotel Similaun. Or warm yourself in the sauna and steam bath in the hotels wellness area.
Winter in Vent has so much to offer. A walk through snowy forests belongs to some of the most magical holiday memories. Or discover the countryside around Vent on snowshoes – not even the deepest snow is too much. For those preferring it icy, pay the ice rink in Vent a visit. Young and old meet here for skating or curling.
The youngest guests can play around in the snow playground, while the older can try out the cross country tracks. After so much fresh air enjoy a hot chocolate by the fire in the lounge of the hotel Similaun. Or warm yourself in the sauna and steam bath in the hotels wellness area.
Your winter fun
is so close
- Ski resort Vent.
5 minutes from the Wildspitze 2 man chairlift; 2 minutes from the Ochsenkopf lift.
- Ski resort Sölden.
25 minutes with the bus to the base station of the Gaislachkogel cable car.
- Ski resort Obergurgl-Hochgurgl.
25 minutes’ drive to the base station of the Hochgurgl cable car.
- Cross country track Vent.
3 minutes on foot to the Ebenle track.
- Toboggan run Stablein.
5 minutes on foot to the Wildspitze 2 man chairlift.
- Ice rink Vent.
1 minute on foot.
- Ski resort Vent.
5 minutes from the Wildspitze 2 man chairlift; 2 minutes from the Ochsenkopf lift.
- Ski resort Sölden.
25 minutes with the bus to the base station of the Gaislachkogel cable car.
- Ski resort Obergurgl-Hochgurgl.
25 minutes’ drive to the base station of the Hochgurgl cable car.
- Cross country track Vent.
3 minutes on foot to the Ebenle track.
- Toboggan run Stablein.
5 minutes on foot to the Wildspitze 2 man chairlift.
- Ice rink Vent.
1 minute on foot.
Good to know
The Vent ski resort has 15 kilometres of slopes, two T-bar lifts and two chairlifts, ranging from a beginners’ slope to intermediate runs. According to the hotel, the high altitude ensures reliable snow cover, meaning that conditions remain excellent even at the end of April.
It’s a 5-minute walk to the Wildspitze double chairlift and a 2-minute walk to the Ochsenkopf lift. The Ebenle cross-country ski trail is a 3-minute walk away, and the ice rink is just a 1-minute walk away. The Stablein toboggan run starts at the Wildspitze double chairlift.
Nearby are Sölden, with 144 kilometres of slopes and 31 lifts, and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, with 112 kilometres of slopes. It takes 25 minutes by bus to reach the valley station of the Gaislachkogelbahn in Sölden, and 25 minutes by car to reach the valley station of the Hochgurglbahn.
Yes, Vent is regarded as a ski-touring paradise. Countless ski tours start right in the village, including the route up the Similaun, after which the hotel is named. Anyone just starting out on their ski-touring journey should explore Vent with an experienced mountain guide.
You can go for a walk through snow-covered forests, explore the countryside on snowshoes, go ice skating or play curling at the ice rink, or head out on the cross-country ski trail. Children can let off steam in the snow playground. Afterwards, the wellness area at the Hotel Similaun awaits, complete with a sauna and steam room.
Yes, the Hotel Similaun has a ski and boot room.
