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BIG3 RALLYE

Sölden is the only ski area with 3 mountain peaks higher than 3,000 meters, accessible by ski lifts. The so-called BIG3 can be conquered in only one day by making the ultimate BIG3 Rally.

It starts at the base terminal of Giggijoch gondola which takes the skier up to Giggijoch area where the "Golden Gate to the Glacier" feeder lifts continue on to Rettenbach glacier. Here skiers can board Schwarze Schneide gondola to Tiefenbach glacier where Tiefenbach gondola whisks you up to Tiefenbachkogl peak. On Rettenbach glacier you can ski the new route through Rettenbachtal valley down to the base terminal of Gaislachkogl gondola. If you think that this was already it, then you couldn't be more wrong! Gaislachkogl gondola soars up to an altitude of 3,058 meters from where you can ski down - via Gaislachalm mountain inn - to the base terminal of Gaislachkogl gondola which at the same time is the finish of the glacier tour.

The route not only holds a total elevation gain of about 10,000 meters and covers a distance of some 50 kilometers, but also offers one of Europe's most overwhelming 360° panorama views.

Experienced skiers and/or snowboarders can do the entire round in about 4 hours.

BIG3 RALLYE ROUTE

Routing		Description/Place	Height Start	Height End	Height Diff.	Lenght

		Base Terminal Giggijochbahn	1353
		Trailhead of the BIG 3 Rally is Giggijoch gondola in Sölden. Take a short look at the rally trail map, check your equipment and head for the base terminal of Giggijoch 8-person gondola.

		8UB Giggijoch	1353	2284	+931	2671
		Riding up to Giggijoch ski area you will enjoy the first views of Sölden's unique panorama. Past the hamlet of Hochsölden (2,090 m) you reach Giggijoch top terminal (2,278 m) within a 10-minute gondola ride.

		4SK Silberbrünnl	2278	2668	+390	1731
		At Giggijoch you take Silberbrünnl quad chair lift which takes you effortlessly up to Rotkogljoch mountain hut (2,662 m).

		Rotkoglhütte	2662
		Enjoy the stunning view from Rotkogljoch saddle and take a look at the day's route including Gaislachkogl peak and Rettenbach Glacier. Then you continue heading towards the glacier ski lifts.

		Pist 23 (Blue)	2668	2504	-164	1622
		The blue ski trail no. 23 leads down to the base terminal of Einzeiger quad chair lift, one of the connecting lifts on the way to the glacier.

		4SK Einzeiger	2504	2766	+262	1121
		Right beside the newly built Restaurant Schwarzkogl you head towards Gletscherexpress 8-person gondola.

		Transfer to 8UB Gletscherexpress	2766	2756	-10	100
		After a short downhill ride you reach Gletscherexpress gondola taking you definitely up to the glacier ski area.

		8UB Gletscherexpress	2756	2672	-84	1593
		Indulge in scenic views of the surrounding peaks and glacier fields while riding to Rettenbach Glacier and to the first stopover at Schwarze Schneide vantage point.

		Transfer to 8UB Schwarze Schneid	2672	2675	+3	100
		A short walk awaits you across Rettenbach Glacier's car park to Schwarze Schneid base terminal.

		8UB Schwarze Schneid I + II	2675	3250	+575	1932
		Schwarze Schneid gondola takes you up to the middle station and further on to the top terminal at 3,250 m. Store your skis and boards and walk on foot towards the BIG 3 nature platform of Schwarze Schneide peak.

		Ascent to the Nature Platform	3250	3340	+90	300
		The ascent to the BIG 3 Nature Platform along a broad path takes about 20 minutes and is worth the effort.

		BIG 3 - SCHWARZE SCHNEIDE	3340
		A wooden platform with a giant obelisk in its center is the ultimate highlight of the stunning 360-degree panorama. Lean back, take a look at the Alpine scenery and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. On clear days you can enjoy the view of mountain peaks and summits that are more than 100 kilometers away!

		Pist 32 (Blue)	3250	3223	-27	500
		After returning to Schwarze Schneid top terminal you grab your skis and boards again and head for the outstanding ski tunnel via the blue ski trail no 32.

		Skitunnel - Pist 38 (Blue) - through the Skitunnel to Tiefenbachglacier	3223	2795	-428	2400
		Passing the ski tunnel and following the blue ski trail no 38 you reach Tiefenbach Glacier and the base terminal of Tiefenbach 8-person gondola.

		8UB Tiefenbach	2795	3249	+454	2039
		Here you take off your skis and ride uphill towards the top terminal of Tiefenbach 8-person gondola.

		BIG3 - TIEFENBACHKOGL	3249
		The top terminal features a 15 meter high pyramid coupled with a 20 meter long footbridge towering 60 meters above the glacier fields. The panoramic views are truly incomparable, especially the scenic Wildspitze peak (3,776 m), Tirol's highest mountain.

		Pist 38 (Blue) & 36 (Red)	3249	2793	-456	3000
		Afterwards you ski down the slope until you get to the red ski trail no 36 leading to Seiterkar 6-person chair lift. Turn left and take the chair lift back to Rettenbach Glacier.

		6SK Seiterkar	2793	3060	+267	900
		You reach Seiterjöchl saddle (3,051 m) within a 4-minute lift ride. Turn left and head towards Rettenbach Glacier. At this point a 12 km long downhill ski trails awaits you! Elevation change: about 1,650 meters.

		Pist 34 (Red) & 33 (Blue)	3060	2674	-386	2300
		Continue skiing down the red ski trail no 34, then follow the blue trail no 33 to Rettenbach Glacier. Don't miss out on the scenic icefall and glacier snouts (photo!!).

		Skiroute Rettenbachtal	2674	1975	-699	5900
		Before you reach the Glacier Stadium you turn right into ski route no. 66 through Rettenbach valley - the trail starts steeply and continues with almost no change in altitude - and down to Stabele chair lift.

		Pist 6 (Blue)	1975	1923	-52	500
		Crossing the blue ski trail no 6 you follow the route in direction Gaislachkogl base terminal. After about 500 meters you turn left into the black ski trail no. 7.

		Pist 7 (Black)	1923	1370	553	3300
		Ski trail no. 7 is quite steep until you reach Innerwald beginner's ski area located right above Sölden. There you take the red ski trail no. 10 leading down to Gaislachkogl gondola.

		DUB Gaislachkogl I + II	1370	3041	+1671	4029
		Again you take off the skis and boards, and you cross the main road through a pedestrian's tunnel. In 2 sections you take an uphill ride to the top of Gaislachkogl peak.

		BIG3 - GAISLACHKOGL	3058
		Leave your skis in the storage area and head on foot towards the third BIG 3 vantage point. It is an ellipse-shaped steel construction and offers the most breathtaking views of the Ötztal Alps and the neighboring mountain peaks.

		Pist 1 & 4 & 10 (Red) to the 3SB Wasserkar	3041	2045	-996	5500
		A truly unforgettable downhill awaits you on the red ski trails no. 1 to no. 4 and no. 10, leading directly down to Wasserkar triple chair lift.

		3SB Wasserkar	2045	2430	+385	908
		After leaving the lift you take the red ski trail no. 2.

		Pist 2 (Red)	2430	1950	-480	2800
		Follow ski trail no. 2 down to Heidebahn quad chair lift and continue in direction Gaislachkogl base terminal on the blue ski trail no. 8.

		Pist 8 (Blue)	1950	1370	-580	4700
		Follow ski trail no. 8 until you reach the last track of the BIG 3 Rally at Gaislachkogl base terminal.

		Base Terminal Gaislachkoglbahn		1370
		You did it! 10,000 meters of elevation change and 50 kilometers of trails create memories that will stay with you forever.

					Height Diff.	Length
		Total			9.853	49.646

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	... Up/Lift
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