Villas in Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal suits keen skiers who want glacier snow from autumn to early summer, at the head of the Pitztal. Homes are scattered along the inner valley, many with a garden. This is a thinly settled string of hamlets, so expect to drive between your home and the lifts.
- Villas
- 8
- From, per week
- £500
About Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
St Leonhard is less a village than a parish of hamlets strung along about 25 km of narrow valley floor, from Zaunhof at 1,291 metres up to Mittelberg at 1,736 metres, the last year-round settlement. It is one of the largest municipalities in Tyrol by area, with only about 1,400 people, and its highest point is the north summit of the Wildspitze. Plangeross took off as a resort once its road was finished in 1956, and Mandarfen became a mountain sports base after the Rifflsee and glacier lifts were built. The climate is harsh, with a growing season of about four months. The homes are spread around the valley; many have a garden and a few sleep large groups.
Is Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal right for you?
- Best for
- Glacier skiers and high-mountain walkers
- Not for you if
- You want a lively resort centre, as the valley is a string of small hamlets.
Near Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
Pitztal Glacier
From Mittelberg the Pitz Express, an underground funicular, climbs to 2,840 metres in about eight minutes.
Rifflsee
The largest lake in the Ötztal Alps, reached by gondola from Mandarfen to about 2,300 metres, with a loop path round the water.
Getting to Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
Innsbruck airport is about an hour away by car. Without one, take the train to Imst-Pitztal and bus 310 up the valley, about two and a half hours in all; the line ends at Mittelberg. With homes spread along the valley, a car is the practical choice.
When to go to Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
Skiing on the glacier runs from mid-September to early June, so this is one of the places to ski in autumn or late spring. In summer the Rifflsee gondola opens up high walks and hut-to-hut routes, and rafts go out on the lake daily.
Villas in Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
3-star property
Alpengruss
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Pitztal, Austria
3
1
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+6 more
from£72
per night
3-star property
Wiese
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Pitztal, Austria
22
10
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£377
per night
2-star property
Gaugg
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Pitztal, Austria
25
10
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+4 more
from£390
per night
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Pitztal, Austria
3
1
0
GardenMicrowaveParking+5 more
3-star property
Daheim – Mittagskogel
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Pitztal, Austria
3
1
0
GardenMicrowaveParking+6 more
3-star property
Daheim – Edelweiß
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Pitztal, Austria
5
2
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+7 more
3-star property
Daheim – Wildspitz
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Pitztal, Austria
8
3
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+7 more
3-star property
Daheim – Bergliebe
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal, Pitztal, Austria
6
3
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+7 more
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal villa holidays: questions answered
When can you ski in Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal?
On the glacier, from mid-September to early June. The Pitz Express carries skiers up from Mittelberg, and there is also a high-altitude cross-country trail at around 2,600 metres, up to 6 km long.
How high do the lifts go in Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal?
To 3,428 metres. The Wildspitzbahn runs from the top of the Pitz Express at 2,840 metres to the Hinterer Brunnenkogel and is described as the highest cable car in Austria.
Is Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal good in summer?
For walkers, yes. The Rifflsee gondola from Mandarfen runs to about 2,300 metres, where trails start, from a gentle loop round the lake to high-level and hut-to-hut routes.
Where in Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal is best for skiing?
The upper hamlets. Mandarfen has the Rifflsee gondola and Mittelberg, at the head of the valley, the Pitz Express, while Zaunhof and St Leonhard itself sit lower down the valley, below 1,400 metres.
Nearby towns to Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
Find Your Perfect Villa in Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
Our villa experts are here to help you find the ideal property for your vacation. Contact us for personalized recommendations.