Fulpmes ski resort guide & reviews Ski area, apres-ski, things to see & do in Fulpmes
Overview
Fulpmes is just 30 minutes drive from Innsbruck sitting in the heart of the Stubai valley just over the Brenner pass on the Italian border. Stubai punches well above its weight when it comes to the skiing and apres-ski. Relaxed and fun is how we would describe it.
Après-ski
Fulpmes can be as lively or as relaxing as you want to make it with several good bars and restaurants to relax in. Probably the best way to describe the après-ski is typical Austrian with Tyrolean style "knees up" evenings which people tend to enjoy.
| Key information (whole area) | |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 1000m |
| Top lift | 3150m |
| Family | |
| Beginner | |
| Intermediate | |
| Expert | |
| Piste (km) | 140 |
| Longest run | 10 km |
| Off piste | |
| Cross country | 100 km |
| Season | Dec - April |
| Snowboard parks | 2 |
| Heli Skiing | ✘ |
| Summer skiing | ✔ |
| Glacier skiing | ✔ |
| Babysitting | ✘ |
| Creche | ✔ |
| Apres ski | Relaxed |
Fulpmes & Stubai Valley ski area
Ski holidays in Fulpmes - Stubai Glacier are about combining the winter sports activities with relaxation and wellbeing. The whole valley offers 140km of piste covering the ski areas of Schlick 2000 just above Fulpmes, Elfer above Neustift and Mieders. Stubai glacier is the main area with 110km of slopes including 50km of green & blue pistes and 32km for intermediates.
Beginners
For the complete beginner, there are some excellent nursery slopes at Fulpmes and the Neustift villages with gentle open slopes that are ideal for learning the basics.
Intermediate
Most of the terrain throughout the Stubaital valley are geared towards intermediates with long open pistes that are great for carving. There is also the fun park on the glacier to try a few new tricks.
Advanced
For the advanced skier there are a few blacks but most of the fun is off the piste and on the 20km of trails. If you are thinking of doing this on the glacier, it is essential you take a guide.
Cross-country
In total there is about 100 km of cross-country skiing tracks from beginner to expert in the Stubai Valley. On the glacier, there are 2km of high-altitude cross-country tracks (skating).
Snowboard
A natural fun park is available for snowboarders in the Schlick 2000 Ski Centre. There is also plenty for snowboarders on the Stubai Glacier including the snowboard fun park with it's table-top and quarter-pipe.
Things to see & do in Fulpmes
If you don't fancy skiing or boarding, there are plenty of other activities to keep you busy.
| A few suggestions..... | |
|---|---|
| Sledging | ✔ |
| Snowshoeing | ✔ |
| Winter walking trails | ✔ |
| Paragliding | ✔ |
| Leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, waterslide, sauna and steam bath | ✔ |
| Lunch at the Jochdohle which is Austria's highest mountain restaurant at 3150m | ✔ |
Our view on Fulpmes - Stubai
The Stubaital Valley is a superb location to visit any time of year and has a big reputation for being great fun on and off the piste.
