{"id":4822,"date":"2023-04-25T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/?p=4822"},"modified":"2025-06-26T14:38:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T12:38:00","slug":"riding-a-snow-groomer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/ski-areas\/riding-a-snow-groomer\/","title":{"rendered":"On the go with a snow groomer &#8211; you can do that here!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Every evening, huge snow groomers turn the snowy slopes into a flawless white carpet. In some ski resorts, passengers can ride on the up to 500 hp vehicles and experience the work of the &#8220;heroes of the night&#8221; up close. Even driving a snow groomer is allowed in some places! Usually, these monsters start after the official lift closings between 16:00 and 17:00, a journey in the driver&#8217;s cab in a completely relaxed fashion is therefore possible after the ski day has ended. It is certainly attractive for many guests, so no previous knowledge is required for the ride. Children of a certain height and above are not required to have any experience in driving a piste bully &#8211; except for their driving licence in some cases. Fancy a piste tour of a different kind? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SnowTrex<\/a> has put together a number of offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"tt-post-image-wrapper tt-post-image-wrapper-full\">\n            <div class=\"tt-image-copyright-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wrapped=\"true\" class=\"wp-image-6935 size-Artikelbild_gro\u00df\" title=\"Snow groomers are true horsepower monsters.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-729x486.jpg\" alt=\"Snow groomers are true horsepower monsters.\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-729x485.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-468x311.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-999x666.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-645x430.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-552x368.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-336x224.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-276x184.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-234x156.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_8357.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1009px) 729px, (min-width: 819px) 594px, (min-width: 569px) 729px, (min-width: 449px) 468px, 348px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tt-image-copyright\" data-image-id=\"6935\">\u00a9 SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tt-post-caption\">Snow groomers are true horsepower monsters.<\/div>\n         <\/div > \n<div class=\"tt-table-of-content\">\n                <span class=\"tt-icon-circle-up tt-table-of-content-button\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tt-table-of-content-caption\">\n                    Index\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-table-of-content-body\">\n                    <a href=\"#ski-area-serfaus-fiss-ladis-(austria)\"><span class=\"layer-0\">Ski area Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis (Austria)<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#ski-area-lermoosgrubigstein-(austria)\"><span class=\"layer-0\">Ski area Lermoos\/Grubigstein (Austria)<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#ski-area-liftverbund-feldberg\"><span class=\"layer-0\">Ski area Liftverbund Feldberg<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#ski-area-hochzeiger\"><span class=\"layer-0\">Ski area Hochzeiger<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn\"><span class=\"layer-0\">Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#ski-region-montafon-brandnertal\"><span class=\"layer-0\">Ski region Montafon-Brandnertal<\/span><\/a>\n                 <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"ski-area-serfaus-fiss-ladis-(austria)\">Ski area Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis (Austria)<\/h2>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/austria\/serfaus-fiss-ladis\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Serfaus<\/a>, passengers leave at 16:15 for the panorama restaurant at the Komperdell middle station. In addition to the driver, a maximum of two adults and one child fit in the cockpit. In Fiss, the tour starts directly at the valley station of the Sch\u00f6njochbahn at the &#8220;Pistenbully-Treff-W\u00fcrfel&#8221;. A maximum of three adults and one child are allowed to ride here.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ski-area-lermoosgrubigstein-(austria)\">Ski area Lermoos\/Grubigstein (Austria)<\/h2>\n<p>The Langes mountain railways in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/austria\/lermoos\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lermoos<\/a> in the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena also offer relatively inexpensive rides. The passenger cruises for up to two hours with the snow groomer on the pistes at Grubigstein and can learn interesting facts about the work of the snow groomer drivers. In addition to the price to be paid, a valid lift ticket for the Grubigbahn is required.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ski-area-liftverbund-feldberg\">Ski area Liftverbund Feldberg<\/h2>\n<p>On the Feldberg near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/germany\/hinterzarten\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hinterzarten<\/a> there is a private driving lesson, because only one passenger per machine is allowed on board. From 17:00 you spend one hour on the pistes of the highest mountain of the German low mountain ranges. The mountain railway operator distinguishes between a simple ride on a snow groomer and grooming with a bully.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ski-area-hochzeiger\">Ski area Hochzeiger<\/h2>\n<p>The 40 kilometres of slopes in the Hochzeiger ski area near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/austria\/jerzens\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jerzens<\/a> in Pitztal valley are prepared by a total of six snow groomers. If you want to hop on for about 40 minutes, you should register early, as the places are quickly fully booked.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tt-post-image-wrapper tt-post-image-wrapper-full\">\n            <div class=\"tt-image-copyright-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wrapped=\"true\" class=\"wp-image-4828 size-Artikelbild_gro\u00df\" title=\"In the evening, the work of the snow groomers begins.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-729x485.jpg\" alt=\"In the evening, the work of the snow groomers begins.\" width=\"729\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-468x311.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-645x430.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-552x368.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-336x224.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-276x184.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-234x156.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2019\/08\/Hohe_Salve_Pistenpr\u00e4parierung_c-Hannes-Dabernig-3-729x485-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1009px) 729px, (min-width: 819px) 594px, (min-width: 569px) 729px, (min-width: 449px) 468px, 348px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tt-image-copyright\" data-image-id=\"4828\">\u00a9 SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental\/Hannes Dabernig<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tt-post-caption\">In the evening, the work of the snow groomers begins.<\/div>\n         <\/div > \n<h2 id=\"skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn\">Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn<\/h2>\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/austria\/hinterglemm\/ski-area.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn<\/a>, the brave can even ride a snow groomer. Even children who are 1.40 m or taller are allowed to drive themselves.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ski-region-montafon-brandnertal\">Ski region Montafon-Brandnertal<\/h2>\n<p>Only adults are allowed to drive in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/austria\/montafon\/ski_deals.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montafon<\/a>, a minimum age of 10 years is required to ride along. After a theoretical introduction at the Valisera H\u00fcsli, you will go for about an hour on the slopes of the Silvretta-Montafon. For this, each passenger will receive a Pistenbully driving licence and a Pistenbully T-shirt afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>In some ski resorts, the coveted cab seats are fully booked well in advance. It is therefore best for those interested to book their personal snow groomer experience in good time &#8211; and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/holiday-topics\/winter-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">associated ski holiday<\/a> at the same time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every evening, huge snow groomers turn the snowy slopes into a flawless white carpet. In some ski resorts, passengers can ride on the up to 500 hp vehicles and experience the work of the &#8220;heroes of the night&#8221; up close. Even driving a snow groomer is allowed in some places! Usually, these monsters start after the official lift closings between 16:00 and 17:00, a journey in the driver&#8217;s cab in a completely relaxed fashion is therefore possible after the ski day has ended. It is certainly attractive for many guests, so no previous knowledge is required for the ride. Children of a certain height and above are not required to have any experience in driving a piste bully &#8211; except for their driving licence in some cases. Fancy a piste tour of a different kind? 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