{"id":3949,"date":"2026-06-08T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/?p=3949"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:37:13","slug":"skiing-in-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/ski-areas\/skiing-in-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Skiing in autumn \u2013 Which ski resorts are open in the early season?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wet, cold and grey \u2013 autumn is rather unpopular with many people. But winter sports enthusiasts are delighted, because those who feel the itch to hit the slopes can head for the mountains even at this time of year. After all, numerous high-altitude ski resorts in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland open their doors as early as September, October and November \u2013 snow conditions permitting. But the question remains: where can winter sports enthusiasts go skiing in autumn? SnowTrex<\/a> knows the answer and is here to show you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Val Thorens is located at an altitude of 2,300 metres. This makes the municipality the highest ski resort in Europe and also a very popular skiing destination in autumn.<\/div>\n <\/div > \n
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\n Ski resorts for skiing in autumn \u2013 an overview<\/span><\/a>Skiing weather in autumn<\/span><\/a>The benefits of skiing in autumn<\/span><\/a>Tips for skiing in autumn<\/span><\/a>FAQ’s on skiing in autumn<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Ski resorts for skiing in autumn \u2013 an overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Ski resort<\/strong><\/th>Country<\/strong><\/th>Highest point<\/strong><\/th>Start of season<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee<\/a><\/td>Austria<\/td>3,440 m<\/td>28 September<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stubai Glacier<\/a><\/td>Austria<\/td>3,212 m<\/td>11 October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kitzsteinhorn\/Maiskogel - Kaprun<\/a><\/td>Austria<\/td>3,029 m<\/td>12 October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kaunertal Glacier - Fendels<\/a><\/td>Austria<\/td>3,113 m<\/td>12 October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M\u00f6lltaler Gletscher<\/a><\/td>Austria<\/td>3,122m<\/td>26 October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KitzSki<\/a><\/td>Austria<\/td>2,000 m<\/td>9 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solda all'Ortles<\/a><\/td>Italy<\/td>3,250 m<\/td>9 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S\u00f6lden<\/a><\/td>Austria<\/td>3,340 m<\/td>14 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Obergurgl\/Hochgurgl<\/a><\/td>Austria<\/td>3,082 m<\/td>14 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engelberg-Titlis<\/a><\/td>Switzerland<\/td>3,020 m<\/td>16 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Val Thorens-Orelle<\/a><\/td>France<\/td>3,230 m<\/td>23 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ischgl\/Samnaun - Silvretta Arena<\/a><\/td>Austria<\/td>2,872 m<\/td>28 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flims-Laax-Falera<\/a><\/td>Switzerland<\/td>3,018 m<\/td>29 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Skiing weather in autumn<\/h2>\n

In autumn, the weather for skiing in the Alps is very changeable. In early autumn, it is usually too warm to ski and the ski resorts are still closed. By the end of October and in November, temperatures generally drop consistently below freezing, increasing the likelihood of snowfall at higher altitudes. However, skiers must still be prepared for rapid changes in the weather, with temperatures dropping quickly and sudden snowfalls. This also applies to many ski resorts which, depending on their altitude, have not yet opened or are only partially open, meaning limited availability of slopes and lifts.<\/p>\n

Glacier ski resorts<\/a>, on the other hand, which benefit from their altitude of over 3,000 m throughout the winter season, can already offer full ski operations in some cases at this stage. And that is precisely why SnowTrex has now listed when the respective glacier openings<\/a> are taking place and how the start of the season is being celebrated there with events.<\/p>\n

The benefits of skiing in autumn<\/h2>\n