Explore Kappl and Galtür with a fat bike
Snow fun in Tyrol‘s Paznaun valley
If you want to try the trend sport of fat biking, the Paznaun valley is your place to be. Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, you can cruise through the snow on the local winter hiking trails and toboggan run.
How does it work? Thanks to special balloon tyres, you can enjoy safe, sporty mountain bike adventures in the snow.
Fat biking in Kappl
In Kappl, fat biking fun starts every Monday at 8:30 am at Diasbahn cable car. The cable car swiftly takes you up to the starting point at the toboggan run in Kappl. Use of the toboggan run with a fat bike is only allowed together with a guide.
Fat biking in Galtür
For some extra action-packed fat biking, head to Galtür on a Tuesday. Starting at the valley station of Birkhahnbahn valley station, the snowcat takes you up to Bielerhöhe, where the downhill part of your fat biking adventure starts.
On Thursday, you can enjoy a more laid-back leisure biking tour from Wirl to Ischgl. The meeting point is also at the valley station of Birkhahnbahn cable car.
Tips on registration and equipment
Monday | Kappl: Euro 42 per person (excl. ski pass for the ascent)
Tuesday | Galtür: Euro 84 per person
Thursday | Galtür: Euro 42 per person
A rental fat bike (or “Rocky Mountain Blizzard”) is included in the price.
There are three ways to book your fat biking adventure:
By phone: Call guide Heinz: +43 650 2024117
By WhatsApp: Send a message to guide Heinz: +43 650 2024117
Via e-mail: info@silvretta-bikeacademy.at
Please note: Bookings can be made until 2:00 pm on the day before.
Your experienced guide Heinz will let you in on the basics of fat biking before your ride. As soon as everyone knows what downhill cruising in the snow is all about, it’s time to hit the slopes. One thing’s for sure: Fat biking is a thrilling winter sports highlight for guests of all ages and skill levels.
Don’t forget to bring the following:
- solid, warm footwear
- ski clothing: ski trousers, ski jacket, gloves
- helmet and goggles
Your outfit is complete? Then nothing’s keeping you from starting your wintry mountain bike tour!
