Powder Paradise – Freeride in Nauders

Off the slopes, the adventure begins

Nauders Freeride – 10 ski routes and one variant for true powder fans

Nauders is a hidden gem for everyone seeking freedom and adventure in the snow. With 10 selected routes and one variant, the ski area offers a unique terrain for powder lovers who want to explore beyond the groomed slopes.

  • Experience variety: From gentle slopes for beginners to demanding lines for experts.
  • Pure nature: Deep snow, forests, and wide slopes – each route has its own character.
  • Exclusive terrain: The freeride routes are clearly marked and provide a real sense of adventure.
  • Ski routes are marked and secured against avalanche danger.
  • Ski routes may contain stones, rocks, snow-free areas, open streams, and ascents.

Whether you’re taking your first turns in deep snow or already a seasoned freerider – in Nauders you’ll find the perfect line.
10 routes and 1 variant – pure freeride in Nauders.
Nauders provides the perfect playground for powder dreams and a thirst for adventure.

 

Freeride Nauders

Skirouten Nauders

1 – Gueser Kopf

  • Start: Gueser Kopf, 2,750 m
  • End: Slope No. 19
  • Ski route: Marked and only secured against avalanches, not groomed or controlled.

Wide slopes with dreamlike powder passages and spectacular panorama.

  • Start: Gueser Kopf, 2,750 m
  • End: Slope No. 19
  • Ski route: Marked, avalanche-secured, not groomed or controlled.

Below the Gaisloch lift – for adventurers.

  • Start: Gaisloch top station, 2,300 m
  • End: Slope No. 14
  • Ski route: Marked, avalanche-secured, not groomed or controlled.

Runs beside slope No. 25 – the steepest descent in the ski area.

  • Start: Zirmhang / beginning of slope No. 25 – 2,600 m
  • End: Slope No. 5
  • Ski route: Marked, avalanche-secured, not groomed or controlled.

Directly on the Austria–Italy border, through untouched snow and wide slopes.

  • Start: Almlift top station – 2,600 m
  • End: Almlift valley station
  • Ski route: Marked, avalanche-secured, not groomed or controlled.

At the summit of Tscheyeck, your dream day begins: with every turn into the powder paradise, you glide past romantic mountain huts.

 

  • Start: Tscheyeck top station – 2,700 m
  • End: Slope No. 17
  • Ski route: Marked, avalanche-secured, not groomed or controlled.

From Gueser Kopf, the highest point in Nauders, into wide powder slopes.

  • Start: Gueser Kopf – 2,750 m
  • End: Route No. 2 – G3000
  • Ski route: Marked, avalanche-secured, not groomed or controlled.

Gentle slopes and light forests – ideal for powder fans.

  • Start: Beginning of Gampen descent No. 12 – 2,270 m
  • End: Above Piengalm into slope No. 12
  • Ski route: Marked, avalanche-secured, not groomed or controlled.

Varied terrain with natural flow.

  • Start: 100 m below Zirmbahn top station – 2,500 m
  • End: Ganderbild valley station
  • Ski route: Marked, avalanche-secured, not groomed or controlled.

Leads down to Stieralm.

  • Start: Middle of slope No. 25 – 2,500 m
  • End: Stieralm
  • Ski route: Marked, avalanche-secured, not groomed or controlled.

Variante

A variant is a “wild descent” in open terrain: not marked, not controlled, and not secured against alpine dangers (e.g., avalanches).

Variant Valdafur (NEW from 2025/26)

  • Start: Tscheyeck top station – 2,750 m
  • End: Tscheyeck valley station
  • Variant: Wild descent in open terrain, not marked or controlled.

Freeride Equipment Check

Before heading into open terrain, carefully check your equipment. These essentials are indispensable:

  • Avalanche transceiver (always switched on and tested before the tour)
  • Shovel (stable and lightweight)
  • Probe (for pinpoint location in snow)
  • Helmet & back protector
  • Mobile phone (charged, emergency numbers saved)
  • First aid kit
  • Suitable freeride skis or snowboard
  • Avalanche airbag (recommended)
  • Weatherproof, breathable clothing in layers

Safety Tips for Freeride Adventures

  • Buddy system: Never go alone – safety only exists in a team.
  • Avalanche report: Always check before each descent → lawine.at
  • Weather check: Follow forecasts, ask locals if unsure.
  • Full equipment: Transceiver, shovel, probe, phone are mandatory.
  • Group ability: Match skills within the group.
  • Unknown terrain: Hire a professional freeride guide.
  • Other riders: Keep track of who’s on your route.
  • Distances: Ride one by one, even on “safe” slopes.
  • In doubt: Skip critical descents in poor visibility or unsafe conditions.

Guides – Freeride Adventures with Local Pros

 

 

 

 

Equipment for Freeriders and Snowboarders

No equipment of your own?

No problem! Nauders’ sports shops and rental stores have everything you need for carefree freeride fun and cool stunts in the snowpark.

Sportshops Nauders