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Guide · as of 25 Oct 2026Plan a ski trip 2026/27: season dates, transport and roaming
Choose dates around the ski sector that will operate, rather than the name of the wider ski area alone. Find announced 2026/27 dates, official transport sources and a planning order for passes, baggage and mobile data. Sources checked: 25 October 2026.
Compare planned season dates 2026/27
Announced periods do not guarantee full operation throughout. Check individual sectors and connections separately.
| Area | Announced period | What to distinguish |
|---|---|---|
| KitzSki: Planned operating times 2026/27 | Full ski connection: 11 Dec 2026–29 Mar 2027 | Resterkogel planned from 6 Nov: weekday training, public skiing at weekends. This is not the opening of the whole area. |
| Ski Arlberg: Season times winter 2026/27 | St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben and Lech/Oberlech/Zürs: 2 Dec 2026–18 Apr 2027 | Warth-Schröcken: 4 Dec–11 Apr; Sonnenkopf: 11 Dec–11 Apr. The Warth connection requires that sector to operate. |
| Val Thorens: Ski area opening 2026/27 | Val Thorens–Orelle: 21 Nov 2026–2 May 2027 | Full Les 3 Vallées season is shorter: 5 Dec 2026–18 Apr 2027. Match your pass and dates to the area. |
Ski Arlberg: Lech Zürs season times and operating caveats · Val Thorens: Live snow and lift report
Plan transport all the way to your accommodation
- Kitzbühel: The tourism body lists three stations: Bahnhof, Zentrum–Hahnenkamm and Schwarzsee. Choose around your accommodation and intended lift access; current rail and bus planners are linked there. Kitzbühel Tourismus: Getting here.
- Lech Zürs: Take the train to Langen am Arlberg or St. Anton, then a regional bus. The official page lists chargeable feeders 750 and 760 respectively. Check connections for your travel dates. Ski Arlberg: Getting to Lech Zürs.
- Val Thorens: Take the train to Moûtiers–Salins–Brides-les-Bains, then a coach or booked transfer. Check ski and baggage carriage and the final return connection explicitly. Val Thorens Reservation: Getting here.
- Zermatt: For a Swiss alternative, remember the resort is car-free. Private cars stop at Täsch; continue by shuttle train or authorised taxi. Allow for the final luggage transfer to your accommodation. Zermatt Tourism: Arrival.
Our suggested ski-trip booking order
- Match the sector and dates to operating times first. For early or late dates, allow flexible terms and an alternative plan.
- Plan accommodation, station/airport and final transfer together. For flights, check sports baggage separately; cabin-bag dimensions say nothing about carrying skis.
- Choose the pass around the actual ski days and area. KitzSki multi-day tickets generally cover consecutive days; a winter hiking ticket is not a ski ticket.
- At Val Thorens, distinguish a local Val-Thorens–Orelle pass from a Les-3-Vallées pass. Wider coverage does not extend the connected area's season.
- Recheck live reports, the final accommodation transfer and equipment rules before departure. Check insurance and cancellation terms in the actual contract.
Mobile data: check your plan before comparing
Austria and France are in the EU roaming area. Eligible EU/EEA plans can use domestic conditions subject to fair-use and data limits. An extra eSIM is unnecessary if the included allowance is sufficient. Providers do not have to cover Switzerland, although some plans do.
Your Europe: Mobile roaming · ComReg: Using your mobile within the EU
- Austria: Check roaming Compare eSIMs
- France: Check roaming Compare eSIMs
- Switzerland: Check roaming Compare eSIMs
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Sources and check date
Content checked on 25 October 2026 against these original sources. Seasonal guidance and planned operating dates can change. Our selection and booking order are editorial suggestions, not operator guarantees.
- KitzSki: Planned operating times 2026/27 · 25.10.2026
- Ski Arlberg: Season times winter 2026/27 · 25.10.2026
- Ski Arlberg: Lech Zürs season times and operating caveats · 25.10.2026
- Val Thorens: Ski area opening 2026/27 · 25.10.2026
- Val Thorens: Live snow and lift report · 25.10.2026
- Kitzbühel Tourismus: Getting here · 25.10.2026
- Ski Arlberg: Getting to Lech Zürs · 25.10.2026
- Val Thorens Reservation: Getting here · 25.10.2026
- Zermatt Tourism: Arrival · 25.10.2026
- KitzSki: General terms, May 2026 · 25.10.2026
- Val Thorens: Ski passes · 25.10.2026
- Your Europe: Mobile roaming · 25.10.2026
- ComReg: Using your mobile within the EU · 25.10.2026
Common questions
Do season dates guarantee snow?
No. They are announced or planned operating periods. Weather, snow and sector opening can change actual operation. Check live reports before booking and departure.
Does a wider pass cover open connections throughout the season?
Pass coverage does not establish which connections operate on your dates. For example, Val Thorens–Orelle has a longer announced season than the full Les 3 Vallées area.
Do I need a travel eSIM to ski in Austria or France?
Usually not if an eligible EU/EEA plan already includes enough EU roaming. Check fair-use and plan limits. Providers do not have to include Switzerland, so check its coverage separately.