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Ski Season 2026/27 Opening & Closing Dates: Alps Resorts

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The short answer

The 2026/27 ski season starts on the glaciers in October: Mölltal from 3 October, Kitzsteinhorn from 10 October, Sölden and Stubai from mid-October, and Cervinia from 24 October. Most big resorts open between late November and mid-December, and close between early April and early May 2027.

Official 2026/27 season dates (provisional; snow and weather can change them)OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayHintertux Glacier (Ziller…Hintertux Glacier (Zillertal): opens Early October 2026, closes 11 April 2027Mölltal Glacier (Carinthi…Mölltal Glacier (Carinthia): opens 3 October 2026, closes 30 May 2027Kitzsteinhorn (Zell am Se…Kitzsteinhorn (Zell am See-Kaprun): opens 10 October 2026, closes May 2027Sölden (glaciers)Sölden (glaciers): opens Mid-October 2026, closes End of April 2027Stubai ValleyStubai Valley: opens Mid-October 2026, closes Mid-April 2027CerviniaCervinia: opens 24 October 2026, closes –ZermattZermatt: opens 1 November 2026, closes 2 May 2027Saas-FeeSaas-Fee: opens 1 November 2026, closes 18 April 2027KitzbühelKitzbühel: opens 6 November 2026, closes 4 April 2027Obergurgl-HochgurglObergurgl-Hochgurgl: opens 19 November 2026, closes 18 April 2027ObertauernObertauern: opens 20 November 2026, closes 2 May 2027Val Thorens–OrelleVal Thorens–Orelle: opens 21 November 2026, closes 2 May 2027IschglIschgl: opens 26 November 2026, closes 2 May 2027Saalbach-HinterglemmSaalbach-Hinterglemm: opens 27 November 2026, closes 4 April 2027Silvretta MontafonSilvretta Montafon: opens 27 November 2026, closes 11 April 2027Les 2 AlpesLes 2 Alpes: opens 28 November 2026, closes 2 May 2027St Anton am ArlbergSt Anton am Arlberg: opens 2 December 2026, closes 18 April 2027Lech ZürsLech Zürs: opens 2 December 2026, closes 18 April 2027Serfaus-Fiss-LadisSerfaus-Fiss-Ladis: opens 4 December 2026, closes 4 April 2027Les 3 Vallées (linked are…Les 3 Vallées (linked area): opens 5 December 2026, closes 18 April 2027SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Bri…SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental: opens 5 December 2026, closes 4 April 2027InnsbruckInnsbruck: opens 12 December 2026, closes 25 April 2027Saas-Grund and Saas-Almag…Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell: opens 19 December 2026, closes 4 April 2027
Official 2026/27 season dates (gold dot = opening; lighter bar = closing date not yet published). Approximate dates such as “mid-October” are placed mid-month; exact dates are in the table below.
Official 2026/27 season dates (provisional; snow and weather can change them)
Resort / areaCountryOpensClosesSource
Hintertux Glacier (Zillertal)AustriaEarly October 202611 April 2027source
Mölltal Glacier (Carinthia)Austria3 October 202630 May 2027source
Kitzsteinhorn (Zell am See-Kaprun)Austria10 October 2026May 2027source
Sölden (glaciers)AustriaMid-October 2026End of April 2027source
Stubai ValleyAustriaMid-October 2026Mid-April 2027source
CerviniaItaly24 October 2026–source
ZermattSwitzerland1 November 20262 May 2027source
Saas-FeeSwitzerland1 November 202618 April 2027source
KitzbühelAustria6 November 20264 April 2027source
Obergurgl-HochgurglAustria19 November 202618 April 2027source
ObertauernAustria20 November 20262 May 2027source
Val Thorens–OrelleFrance21 November 20262 May 2027source
IschglAustria26 November 20262 May 2027source
Saalbach-HinterglemmAustria27 November 20264 April 2027source
Silvretta MontafonAustria27 November 202611 April 2027source
Les 2 AlpesFrance28 November 20262 May 2027source
St Anton am ArlbergAustria2 December 202618 April 2027source
Lech ZürsAustria2 December 202618 April 2027source
Serfaus-Fiss-LadisAustria4 December 20264 April 2027source
Les 3 Vallées (linked area)France5 December 202618 April 2027source
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–BrixentalAustria5 December 20264 April 2027source
InnsbruckAustria12 December 202625 April 2027source
Saas-Grund and Saas-AlmagellSwitzerland19 December 20264 April 2027source

Earliest openings: glaciers in October

Glacier areas open first because they sit high enough to hold snow in autumn. In Austria, Mölltal (3 October), Kitzsteinhorn (10 October), Sölden and Stubai (mid-October) and Hintertux (early October) lead the season. Cervinia in Italy is scheduled to open on 24 October 2026. Early-season terrain is limited to the glacier slopes, so check which lifts are running before you travel.

Where to ski in October 2026 →

Main-season openings: late November to mid-December

Most resorts open between late November and mid-December. Zermatt and Saas-Fee open on 1 November, Val Thorens–Orelle on 21 November and Les 2 Alpes on 28 November. St Anton and Lech Zürs open on 2 December, and the full Les 3 Vallées linked area is priced from 5 December. Opening weekend often means a reduced area: lower pistes may open later.

Late-season skiing into May

For spring trips, look at resorts that close in late April or May: Zermatt, Val Thorens–Orelle, Ischgl, Obertauern and Les 2 Alpes all run to 2 May 2027, and Mölltal to 30 May. Les 2 Alpes says high-altitude skiing at 3,400 m continues until the beginning of July.

Cheapest weeks to ski in 2026/27 →

Frequently asked questions

When does the 2026/27 ski season start in Europe?

On the glaciers in October: Mölltal from 3 October 2026 and Kitzsteinhorn from 10 October. Most resorts open between late November and mid-December.

When does St Anton open for 2026/27?

2 December 2026, closing on 18 April 2027.

Which resorts are open until May 2027?

Zermatt, Val Thorens–Orelle, Ischgl, Obertauern and Les 2 Alpes close on 2 May 2027; Mölltal Glacier on 30 May 2027.

Official sources

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