24. - 25. Oktober 2026
In Sölden, winter begins as early as October. When the stars of Alpine ski racing celebrate their World Cup opening on the Rettenbach glacier high above Sölden. As is traditional, the women open the winter on Saturday with the first giant slalom of the season. On Sunday, the men conclude their rapid race through the blue and red poles.
The World Cup slope in Sölden
With a height difference of 370 meters and a gradient of up to 65%, the Ski World Cup slope on the Rettenbach Glacier in Sölden offers challenging terrain for the best ski racers in the world:
Altitude of the start: 3,040 m
Altitude of the target: 2,670 m
Average slope: 33.1%
Gates: from 41 to 56 gates, depending on the course setting
Speed of ski racers: between 65 – 80 km/h
Shuttle bus to the World Cup race on the Rettenbach glacier
On the race weekend there are shuttle buses that take you from Sölden to the World Cup area on the Rettenbach glacier and back. Use is included in the entrance fee and is also free for holders of a valid ski pass.
30 years of the Sölden Ski World Cup
In 1993, the Alpine Ski World Cup was held here in Sölden, Austria, for the first time. And since the millennium, the giant slalom for men and women at the end of October has been the official start of the international World Cup winter.
With the vintage car through the Ötztal
The Ötztal Classic is a sporting challenge – it is held in the central Alps – and attracts with beautiful Alpine passes, Tyrolean hospitality and culinary, regional specialties. The route is varied.
The Ötztal Classic is a sporting challenge – it is held in the central Alps – and attracts with beautiful Alpine passes, Tyrolean hospitality and culinary, regional specialties. The route is varied.
