Activities & Sport

Ski touring with gorgeous ascents, lovely views, and descents into powdery guarantee a unique holiday experiences. Due to safety regulations, the slopes in the ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal are not accessible during the day and evening for ski touring.

Gitschberg

The Gitsch cabin at Gitschberg is open Thursday evenings until 10.00 pm for alpine tour skiers.
Ascent and descent are allowed via the Gaisraste slope. All other slopes are closed.

Jochtal

“Dance of the Vampire” Tuesday evenings from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm; ascents and descents via the valley run are permitted. All other slopes are closed.
 The Vals gondola lift is open from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm for the “Dance of the Vampire”.

Ski tour taster course

Have you always wished to experience the fascination of ski touring? Our ski tour taster course makes it possible. Visit selected locations with our active-guide, ideal for beginners. He will also teach our guests the basics and basic techniques of Alpine skiing.

Falkensteiner’s Hotel & Spa Falkensteinerhof in Valles, is located directly next to the slopes of the ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal. Over 50 kilometres of slopes and 16 ski lifts wait for skiers during the winter season. The ski resort is best suited for beginners and less experienced and recreational skiers, who wish to avoid the hustle and bustle of often-overcrowded slopes.

The connecting lift is only 300 m away from our hotel, and beginners can reach the gondola lift in only 15 minutes by foot or within 2 minutes by car.
 

SKIING IN THE SKI & ALPINE REGION GITSCHBERG JOCHTAL

The ski area Gitschberg Jochtal has been awarded several times as a particularly family-friendly ski area. The ski & almen region Gitschberg Jochtal offers summer and winter a view of the Eisacktal and Pustertal valleys, offering you an unforgettable ski holiday in South Tyrol.

You might even meet a young, charming man in tailcoat on the slopes. Allow me, this is "Il Cavaliere". With ski and charm, he will be at your side with advice and action during your skiing holiday.

OUR SERVICES FOR ALL SKI ENTHUSIASTS

The ski area Gitschberg Jochtal offers all skiers in South Tyrol:

• 51 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes with snow guarantee
• 16 modern lifts
• 2 certified ski schools
• 3 children's parks with all-day supervision: the Gitschberg Jochtal ski area was voted one of the best children's ski areas in Italy
• 1 snowpark with rails, slides, kickers and boxes
• the viewing platforms Summit Gitsch, Summit Astjoch and Steinermandl with breathtaking panoramic views of over 500 peaks and mountains   
   

Along the slopes you will find traditional mountain huts offering culinary specialities and traditional delicacies as well as opportunities to end the day with après-ski. Once a week there is also après-ski for all winter sports enthusiasts at the hotel bar.

A hike with the whole family in South Tyrol is even more fun if you combine it with an adventurous toboggan run. For example, on the Fane Alpine Village in the Fundres Mountains, which is a popular destination for families not only in summer.

YOUR TOBOGGANING EXCURSION TO THE FANE ALPINE VILLAGE

• The starting point of your hike - the car park of the Kurzkofel hut at the end of the Vals valley - can be reached in about 15 minutes by car from the Hotel Falkensteinerhof.
• After the one-hour climb to the romantically situated Fane Alpine Village, you will be rewarded with delicious South Tyrolean delicacies.
• Then the real adventure begins: the descent on the prepared natural toboggan run. You can rent the right toboggan on site or in the hotel.
• On some evenings there is the possibility to toboggan at night on the illuminated track.
• Length of the toboggan run: about 1.3 kilometres

OUR SERVICES FOR ALL WINTER WALKERS

• Free ski shuttle from the hotel to the Jochtal valley station several times a day at fixed times
• Free hire of winter equipment: walking sticks, snowshoes, rucksacks, toboggans, sliding plates, hiking maps
• Avalanche report and hiking maps, also for downloading to your tablet or smartphone
• Tips for excursions to the most beautiful snowshoe hikes and toboggan runs are available directly at the hotel

The ski instructor team from the ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal's ski school lays the foundation for later fun while skiing.

South Tyrolian ski schools can call themselves true specialists in child training. Thanks to their expertise, they enjoy an excellent reputation.

Young skiers start with a playful and gentle introduction. Trained ski instructors teach the little ones, considering physical and psychological prerequisites, with a personalized teaching program and modify the lessons with many different games. All young skiers begin their skiing career at the Children’s Land, which offers the ideal conditions to pick up first skills. As soon as they are confident in braking in snow plough style, the ski instructors will accompany them to the slopes.

Children that can already master the snow plough, are considered as advanced skiers. Like those, brave enough to succeed on a black ski slope, but there is still a lot more to learn for everyone. From more security on the skies to the perfection of movements. Thanks to a structured training program that considers the individual needs of every child, everyone can reach their training goals so that at the end of the course, both parents and kids will be equally proud of the learning progress.

At the beginning of each course, the kids will be divided into groups with different learning objectives. Accordingly, the ski instructors develop an individual learning program: selecting the right terrain, the right slopes as well as diversified games. In this way, learning how to ski in the ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal is loads of fun!

Hiking through the untouched, snow-covered landscapes and enjoying the peace and quiet – winter hiking and snowshoe hiking are a special alternative to skiing on the slopes. This is where you can listen to the silence of the mountains and find inner peace while trudging through the powdery snow.

Snowshoe hiking in the ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal South Tyrol is a particularly popular holiday destination for hikers, not only during summer.. Even in winter, the region south of the Alps offers beautiful hiking paths with impressive panoramas.

Ask our front desk about the best recommendations for your snowshoe hike in South Tyrol.

The ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal offers cross-country ski trails at all levels of difficulty. Some cross-country ski trails offer breath taking panoramas over the South Tyrolean mountain peaks that surround Vals. Other cross-country ski trails leave winter sportsmen breathless simply because of the length of the trails. Either way, you will enjoy your cross-country holiday with us.

And after an eventful day, the warming and pleasant spa treatments await you at the Hotel & Spa Falkensteinerhof’s Acquapura SPA area.

The golf courses in South Tyrol are among the most beautiful golf courses in Italy. The greens are well looked-after and meet the requirements of even the most passionate golfers.

The ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal offers countless hiking opportunities during the summer. Our guests can dive right into the nature of South Tyrol directly from the hotel.
The Fane Alm is one of the most beautiful mountain villages in South Tyrol and is the perfect destination for a family excursion during summer and winter alike. This quaint mountain village lies high up in the Valser Valley, surrounded by a unique mountain and natural scenery. Cottages, hay barns, a small church, and three mountain pubs form the idyllic Fane Alm. It is the departure point for many other mountain hikes and tours to the peaks of the surrounding mountains.

Lake Prags, the pearl of the lakes of the Dolomites, and Lake Antholz in the Rieserferner-Ahrn nature park are pure gifts of nature and form an incomparable panorama for your family photos.
Rein, in Taufers, offers three impressive waterfalls and awesome gorges that are easily accessible by foot via a small forest trail. The ideal alternative, especially on hot summer days.

OUR SERVICE FOR YOUR HIKING HOLIDAY

• As a hiking hotel we offer you the best possible service for your perfect hiking holiday. 
• Top locations: Our hotel is located in the middle of the most beautiful ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal and is an ideal starting point for your excursions.
• Alpine expertise and experience: Your host and certified hiking guide Werner Prechtl will be available to answer all upcoming questions related to your hiking plans.
• Guided hikes: We offer free tours led by our hiking guides several times a week, ranging from family hikes to selected summit climbs.
• Equipment: You can rent hiking equipment like hiking sticks, hiking maps of the region and backpacks.
• Be mobile: With the AlmencardPLUS you free access to the whole public transportation of South Tyrol and explore more than 30 different Alpine pastures, 9 cable car facilities and more than 90 museums.
• Acquapura SPA: After an active day in the mountains, you can choose to relax in the sauna or steam room or to enjoy one of our massages or soothing baths with Alpine herbs.
• Delicious and regional food: Enjoy the culinary delicacies of our Falkensteiner ¾ board.

Discover the variety of South Tyrol during exciting bike tours on the numerous bike paths and mountain bike trails. 600 km of connected bike paths and adventurous mountain bike trails in the Dolomites and on the Kronplatz are waiting for you.

A bike trip on South Tyrol's cycle network is a true holiday highlight. From demanding uphill trails to pleasant cycling routes along the Puster Valley, we can offer the right bike trip for everyone.
For Grandma and Grandpa there are modern e-bikes ready to rent at our Hotel. 

A unique alpine experience

At Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Falkensteinerhof, an exciting mountain and nature adventure awaits you in the picturesque ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal. As a South Tyrol hiking hotel we put emphasis on offering varied and spectacular excursions. We have made it our mission to provide our guests with everything they need for a perfect hiking holiday in South Tyrol: unforgettable mountain experiences and an extraordinary service quality. Certified hiking guides provide you with exclusive alpine experiences during your holiday. 

During the summer months the mountains of South Tyrol are very popular among hikers and nature lovers. Especially the mountain trails in the Dolomites attract many hikers. Well-maintained and well-marked hiking trails particularly distinguish South Tyrol as standout destination. For your hiking holiday in South Tyrol, we have the appropriate offer for all generations at the Hotel & Spa Falkensteinerhof and we’re always there to advise you on your excursions. Our hiking guide will accompany you on guided tours into the mountains. Look forward to the breath-taking hikes in the beautiful South Tyrolean countryside.
 

Besides the Fane Alm, we also recommend the Woody Walk adventure trail with countless attractive play and rest stations in the Plose hiking area, near Brixen. Designed for families with children and prams, even kids not so keen on hiking will enjoy and romp around during this excursion.

The Klausberg is our special tip for families in the summer. With close to 60 km of hiking trails for summiteers, it offers a Water World, a Dino-Land, and Italy’s longest Alpine roller coaster, the “Klausberg-Flitzer”.