- Dates: January 16-23, 2026
- Location: Kartitsch-Obertilliach, Austria
- Group: up to 5 people
- What to expect: Uphill adventures + downhill joy
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Kartitsch is an idyllic alpine village at an altitude of 1,356 meters, located in the Lesachtal Valley amid the stunning Tyrolean Alps. This location is known as a winter hiking paradise.
In addition to ski touring trails, there are also several walking paths in the surrounding area, all accompanied by breathtaking mountain views. Kartitsch will be our home base, but we will also visit Obertilliach, a charming town just a 10-minute drive away.
The Golzentipp ski resort (2,317 m) in Obertilliach has even been featured in the 2015 James Bond film during its production.
Ski Touring adventure
Ski touring gives you the freedom to go wherever you want—beyond the reach of ski lifts. It’s an exciting and addictive way to explore the mountains, especially for those who enjoy endurance sports. The altitude and steep climbs make it a great challenge! That’s part of the magic—after a long climb, the downhill ride feels even more rewarding and enjoyable.
Ski touring combines uphill hiking with downhill skiing in fresh powder. You can move freely across the mountains, climbing slopes and gliding down untouched snow. It’s an incredible feeling of freedom! Special climbing skins attached to the skis prevent slipping when moving uphill, allowing you to hike at your own pace—sometimes for hours—before enjoying the thrill of the descent.
Exciting news: ski touring will be included as an official Olympic sport for the first time in the 2026 Winter Games! Even top athletes describe it as “a fun way to explore untouched trails.”
On the first day of the trip, we’ll get used to our skis and get a good feel for the slopes at the local Golzentipp ski resort. We’ll introduce our exciting program and go through some technical exercises along with a safety training session. This way, you can start off strong, and we can get a better idea of your expectations and experience.
In the following days, we’ll explore a new and exciting trail each day. A local ski touring guide will join us, choosing routes that are suitable for everyone, fun, and keep the adventure going. The small, private group also gives us more flexibility to adapt to everyone’s preferences.
Each day, we’ll spend about 6–7 hours outdoors, enjoying the fresh air, taking photos, admiring the views, and simply relaxing. One of the days will be a lighter rest day, where you can unwind, visit a spa, or even sled down a 7 km track from the top of a local mountain!
May I participate?
To join, you should have good overall physical fitness and endurance to spend long hours outdoors, moving both uphill and downhill. For descents, excellent alpine skiing skills are essential. It’s a plus if you have experience skiing at resorts outside Estonia or have completed our “Ski Touring ABC” course in the Dolomite Alps, Italy.
We adjust the choice of routes, ascent lengths, and pace based on participants’ preferences and skill levels. This trip is also well-suited for those who practice endurance sports.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact kristel@sporttravel.ee – see you soon in the Alps!
Equipment
The rental equipment provided on-site includes boots, skis with skins, poles, and a helmet. We strongly recommend bringing your own ski goggles from home. Once registered, you will receive a detailed clothing recommendation list.
The rental package also includes essential avalanche and safety equipment for the mountains, which can be carried in your backpack.
If you have your own gear, please inform us by emailing kristel@sporttravel.ee or mentioning it during registration.
“Ski touring is quite exciting and much more diverse than I initially thought. A great way to discover untouched areas where you just can’t reach with mountain lifts. I also liked the avalanche training, which was very practical,” shared Rasmus (2024).
Merli added that ski touring is a cool combination of hiking in the mountains and alpine skiing – I was very happy with the trip!
Additional options
At the same time and in the same area, there will be a ski training camp with Raul Olle. Participants also have the opportunity to join the Dolomitenlauf ski marathon or cheer on fellow skiers! Additionally, cross-country ski trails leading towards Obertilliach are accessible from our hotel.
Accommodation & catering
The luxurious, alpine-style Waldruhe 4★ hotel is located in the charming village of Kartitsch, offering breathtaking mountain views. This beautifully renovated hotel is a heritage of the Strasser family, whose traditions date back to 1929. Accommodation is provided in single rooms with large beds, ensuring a restful stay after a day of skiing. Guests can also unwind in the hotel’s spa and sauna facilities.
Breakfast and dinner are served in the hotel restaurant, while lunch will be either packed for the trails or enjoyed at mountain cafés along the route. A dedicated ski storage room is available at the hotel.
A grocery store is just 400 meters away, and ski buses run frequently between the villages of Kartitsch and Obertilliach in the valley.
Flight tickets
You can choose between two trip packages. A package that includes flight tickets if you are departing from Tallinn, Estonia, or a package without flight tickets if you are traveling from another country.
If you choose the second option, please arrange your own flights to and from Munich airport, Germany, as this will be our meeting point. Specific meeting times will be shared with registered participants.
Package with flights
The start and the end of the trip in Tallinn airport, Estonia.
- Flight tickets from and to Tallinn, Estonia
- Airport transfers & Local transportation
- Equipment rental for 6 days (skis, boots, poles, helmet, avalanche gear)
- Local ski touring guide
- One-day ski pass
- Accommodation in a privat room for 7 nights
- Breakfast & dinner at the hotel restaurant
- Access to the hotel’s sauna & spa
- Travel organization service and a supportive group leader
Package price is 2965 EUR.
EARLY bird price: if you register before October 10, 2025 (incl.), the price of the package is 2885 EUR.
Package without flights
The start and the end of the trip in Munich airport, Germany.
- Airport transfers & Local transportation
- Equipment rental for 6 days (skis, boots, poles, helmet, avalanche gear)
- Local ski touring guide
- One-day ski pass
- Accommodation in a privat room for 7 nights
- Breakfast & dinner at the hotel restaurant
- Access to the hotel’s sauna & spa
- Travel organization service and a supportive group leader
Package price is 2695 EUR.
EARLY bird price: if you register before October 10, 2025 (incl.), the price of the package is 2585 EUR.
Flexible payment options: after registration, we will send you the booking invoice (€600 per person). Payment of this invoice confirms your spot in the group. You can choose how to pay the remaining balance of the package on the registration form: you can pay the full amount of the remaining cost 40 days before the trip or in two installments. In the two-installment option, 50% of the cost is due 75 days before the trip, and the remaining amount is due 40 days before the trip.
Group leader Rain Seepõld
Rain is a cheerful and inspiring travel companion, often drawn to the kinds of challenges that might seem impossible at first. He loves trying new things and exploring new places. As an ultra-endurance athlete, Rain can’t imagine a life without daily movement — for him, movement is pure FUN!
Jump in and discover this adventurous way of moving through the mountains with us!
