Which European Ski Resorts are Opening in October?

Julia Schneemann | | Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News

 

Kaunertal Glacier opened today, October 3. | Image: Kaunertal Gletscher Facebook

While the ski season kicks off in December for most people, some skiers and boarders can barely wait to get their first turns in.

If you count yourself in the latter group and are wondering where to head to for some October skiing and snowboarding, these resorts will be opening for the season this month:

October 3: Kaunertal Glacier, Austria

October 4: Levi, Finland

October 4: Ruka, Finland

Levi Ski Resort uses snow farming to kick off the season on the first October weekend each year. | Image: Levi Facebook

October 5: Kitzsteinhorn/Kaprun, Austria

October 12: Mölltaler Gletscher, Austria

October 19: Diavolezza, Switzerland*

Diavolezza opens a run for training and public use in mid-October each year thanks to snowfarming. | Image: Julia Schneemann

October 26: Ortler Ski Arena, Italy

October 26: Ponte di Legno Tonale, Italy

October 26: Engelberg/Titlis, Switzerland

Engelberg-Titlis had initially planned to open on October 5 but has had to push back the opening date by 3 weeks. | Image: Titlis Bergbahnen Instagram

October 26: Hemavan Tärnaby, Sweden

October 26: Kåbdalis, Sweden

*Diavolezza will open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays are only for registered teams/training.

For SnowBrains’ list of resorts that opened in September, visit our piece on Which European Ski Areas are Open in September?

Hintertux Glacier is open year round for skiing and boarding. | Image: Hintertux Glacier Facebook
Posted by Julia Schneemann |

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