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Mountain Biking in Galtür — Silvretta Bike Arena
High-alpine tours in the Silvretta Bike Arena Ischgl/Samnaun/Galtür — 100 km of nature trails up to 2,800 m. Private coaching, e-bike tours and bike rental from Innsbruck.
Led by Thomas Baldermann (state-certified gravity instructor, BSPA & Level 1 bike guide)
Coach on the day: Thomas or a team guide (trained in-house). Same safety & methodology standard.
ÖRV teaching method
state-certified travel agency
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Mountain Biking in Galtür — Trails, Location and Conditions
Galtür is the quiet end of the Paznaun Valley — a high-alpine bike hotspot without the hustle of Ischgl. The Silva Trails Galtür are part of the Gravity Card network and offer alpine singletrail character at altitudes that stay pleasantly cool in summer. If you’re looking for high-alpine bike coaching with a touring feel, this is the place.
Riding areas at a glance
- Silva Trails Galtür: part of the Gravity Card network (more than 30 bike parks across 7 countries) — alpine singletrails with a touring feel
- Silvretta Bike Arena within reach: the 88.8 km of the Ischgl/Samnaun arena connect directly
- Muttenjoch Trail: a legendary big-mountain tour between Bludenz, Landeck and Galtür
- Climate advantage: altitude above 1,500 m — noticeably cooler than the Inn Valley trails in high summer
What suits you?
- Trail and flow fans: the Silva Trails and the Muttenjoch Trail offer classic big-mountain character — high-alpine lines with long descents and plenty of vertical metres, far from the bike-park bustle
- E-bike leisure riders: the high-alpine pasture routes around the Jamtal and into the Silvretta are among the finest e-bike tours in Austria — moderate climbs above 2,000 m with a hut stop at the Jamtalhütte or Heidelberger Hütte
- Beginners and families: the quieter Galtür high valley is more beginner-friendly than Ischgl — and the cooler altitude makes summer coaching days more comfortable
With Ischgl, Kappl and the connection to the Swiss Engadin side, coaching stays flexible — if the weather closes in at Galtür, other altitudes are reachable within 30–45 minutes.
Region
Why ride in Galtür?
The last village in the Paznaun Valley, nestled between the Silvretta and Verwall massifs. Part of the Silvretta Bike Arena (Ischgl/Samnaun/Galtür) — 100 km of nature trails, high-alpine e-bike tours and a connection to the Bielerhöhe.
Silvretta Bike Arena
100 km of nature trails up to 2,800 m — nestled between Galtür, Ischgl and Samnaun. From forest roads to technical singletrails.
High-Alpine E-Bike Tours
Bielerhöhe, Jamtalhütte, Heidelberger Hütte — demanding tours with mountain panoramas, ideal for e-MTB.
Getting There & Location
Approx. 1:45 h from Innsbruck via the A12/Pians. By train via Landeck-Zams, then bus through the Paznaun Valley.
Services
Our Services in Galtür
Private coaching, guided tours in the Silvretta region and bike rental — all from a single source. In Galtür we focus on private sessions and small groups.
Dates
Upcoming Dates in Galtür
No fixed dates in Galtür at the moment? View all Tyrol dates oder Request a private session.
What you get in the course
Levels at a Glance
Your first real singletrails. Control, line choice and safety on the terrain.
Contact
Write to us – we’re happy to help
Frequently Asked Questions about Biking in Galtür
What is the Silvretta Bike Arena?
The shared trail network of Ischgl, Samnaun and Galtür: around 100 km of nature trails up to 2,800 m. From easy-going valley paths to demanding singletrails. One of the highest-altitude bike regions in Tyrol.
Which tours from Galtür are especially beautiful?
E-bike tours to the Bielerhöhe (Silvretta reservoir), a pasture tour to the Jamtalhütte, and a tour over the Zeinisjoch into the Montafon in Vorarlberg. High-alpine and scenic — best done guided because of route choice and mountain weather.
Is there bike rental in Galtür?
We arrange bike rental through partner shops in the Paznaun Valley (MTB, e-MTB, all sizes). Delivery to Galtür on request. Helmet and tour recommendation included.
How do I get to Galtür?
By car via the A12 → Pians → Paznaun main road. Approx. 1:45 h from Innsbruck. By train via Landeck-Zams (ÖBB), then bus or shuttle through the Paznaun Valley. We arrange shuttles on request.
Why ride with GEMMA AUSSI
State-certified instructor & Level 1 bike guide
Bike Guide Austria certified, compliant with the ÖRV curriculum and hands-on out on the bike.
Licensed travel agency
Planning, booking and organisation run through a fully licensed structure.
Insolvency protection
For package trips your money is protected by the statutory customer-funds guarantee.
