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Enjoy a total of 40.6 kilometres of slope
and 1.20 km² expanse of slope
on the Pitztal Glacier and at Rifflsee!
Tyrol’s highest glacier
wildspitze
3.774 m
hinterer
brunnenkogel
PITZTAL GL ACIER – SLOPES
3.440 m
brochkogel
3.635 m
20
Mittagskogel
25
Gletschersee
33
Schweizer Weg
21
Brunnenkogel
26
Wildspitz
34
Hohe Rain
22
WISBI run
27
Glacier Express
35
Pitztaler
23
Brunnenkogel
Longline
28
Panorama
36
Mittelberg
24
Pitz Live
29
Downhill
37
Giant slalom
Beginner runs
3.8 kilometres
Intermediate runs
16.2 kilometres
Variant routes
32 kilometres
High altitude cross-country ski trail
7 kilometres
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Plodersee
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Hüttenabfahrt
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Hirschtal
11
Moguls
4
Almrosen
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Hirschtal
8
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Steinbock
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Hirschtal ski route
Grubengrat
Beginner runs
9.5 kilometres
Intermediate runs
4.5 kilometres
Advanced runs
4.4 kilometres
Ski routes
3 kilometres
Variant routes
9 kilometres
High altitude cross-country trail
5 kilometres
secured. For your own safety, always be prepared and aware of the conditions
before venturing off-piste.
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Gondola
Chairlift
Drag lift
Children’s park
WiFi
Halfpipe
Speed timing
Snowpark
Cross-country ski trail
Boardercross
Mountain restaurant/ski hut
Hut (no service)
Slope
Variant
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Ski hire
Car park
Lookout point
Chapel of the White Light
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LOCATION
At the corner of three countries,
in South West Tyrol
GERMANY
TIROL
TYROL
Innsbruck
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Funicular
Glacier Road
Landeck
Innsbruck
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Prutz
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2.300 m
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2.293 m
1.800 m
Feichten
Sunna Alm
Sunna Alm
Rifflseehütte
Kaunertal
Glacier
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Pitztal
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GETTING HERE
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Mandarfen
Rifflsee valley run
Variants are off-piste routes. They are not marked, groomed, controlled or
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AUSTRIA
Kaunertal
K AUNERTAL
PITZTAL
SWITZERLAND
Live images of current slope conditions at
www.tirolgletscher.com
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PITZTAL GLACIER
RIFFLSEE
Austria’s highest cable car
The family ski area
The Wildspitzbahn transports you up to 3,440
metres in just 6 minutes to pure snow pleasure.
Here you will enjoy extensive ski runs under
the best possible conditions from
September until May.
Sporty skiers hit the challenging slopes,
while the kids practise at the beginners’ lift –
the Rifflsee ski area has both. Our snowmaking
system allows you to ski the valley run down to
Mandarfen right up until spring.
Café 3.440
Child-safe chairlift
Tyrol’s and Austria’s highest Café 3.440 awaits
you with culinary delicacies and a breath­taking view from its suspended sun terrace.
The most modern chairlift in the world –
the Sunna Alm chairlift – with self-closing
footrests ensures the safe transportation of
our youngest guests.
ITALY
Pitztaler Gletscherbahn GmbH & Co KG
Mittelberg, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal, Austria
Tel. +43/5413/862 88
pitztal@tirolgletscher.com
PITZTAL GLACIER AND RIFFLSEE
ADDRESSES AND
USEFUL INFORMATION
DAY AND MULTI-DAY PA SSES
The day ticket Pitztal Glacier and Rifflsee is not valid on the practice lift in Mandarfen.
GLACIER &
RIFFLSEE
Season start *** 20.9.14 – 5.10.14 *
Late season 13.4.15. – 10.5.15 *
Low season
6.10.14 – 19.10.14 / 9.12.14 – 19.12.14 / 10.1.15 – 30.1 .15 pitztaler gletscherbahn gmbh & co kg
High season
20.10.14 – 8.12.14 / 20.12.14 – 9.1.15 / 31.1.15 – 12.4.15 SKI PASS DAYS
ADULTS
CHILDREN
ADULTS
CHILDREN
ADULTS
CHILDREN
from 11.45 am
31.50
19.00
35.00
21.00
37.00
22.00
from 1.45 pm
25.00
15.00
28.00
17.00
30.00
18.00
1
36.00
22.00
40.00
24.00
44.00
26.00
1 1/2
52.00
31.00
58.00
35.00
66.00
40.00
2
70.00
42.00
78.00
47.00
85.00
51.00
2 1/2
83.00
50.00
92.00
55.00
104.00
62.00
3
101.00
61.00
112.00
67.00
125.00
75.00
3 1/2
107.00
64.00
119.00
71.00
133.00
80.00
4
126.00
76.00
140.00
84.00
155.00
93.00
5
148.00
89.00
164.00
98.00
181.00
109.00
6
174.00
104.00
193.00
116.00
214.00
128.00
7
194.00
116.00
216.00
130.00
240.00
144.00
8
213.00
128.00
237.00
142.00
262.00
157.00
9
230.00
138.00
256.00
154.00
284.00
170.00
10
248.00
149.00
275.00
165.00
305.00
183.00
11
260.00
156.00
289.00
173.00
321.00
193.00
12
273.00
164.00
303.00
182.00
337.00
202.00
13
284.00
170.00
316.00
190.00
352.00
211.00
14
295.00
177.00
328.00
197.00
365.00
219.00
Extra day**
26.00
15.00
29.00
18.00
33.00
19.00
Up to 2 days use of the lifts in the Kaunertal area.
* The start and end of the season can vary depending on snow conditions, see www.tirolgletscher.com for information
** If you already have a ski pass (min. 5 days validity), you can extend it by an extra day to use on the day you leave. *** No discount is possible, even with limited lift operation.
RIFFLSEE SINGLE TRIPS
DAY SKI PA SS RIFFL SEE (6.12.14 – 12.4.15* )
The Rifflsee day ticket is not valid on the practice lift in Mandarfen.
from 11.30 am
ADULTS
CHILDREN
31.00
19.00
from 1.30 pm
28.00
17.00
1 day
34.00
20.00 * The start and end of the season can vary depending on snow conditions.
SKI PASS – PARTNERSHIPS
Take advantage of the combined ski pass deal
with the Kaunertal Glacier, the Pitz Regio
Card and a whole lot of other possibilities.
CROSS- COUNTRY SKI PA SS – RIFFL SEE
RIFFLSEE GONDOLA
ADULTS
CHILDREN
Ascent & descent
19.00
11.50
TOURING PA SS – RIFFL SEE
Valid per person with ski touring equipment per day, for one ascent or descent on
the Rifflsee gondola.
RIFFLSEE GONDOLA
ADULTS
CHILDREN
Ascent or descent
15.00
10.50
Valid per person per day, for one return trip on the Rifflsee gondola.
RIFFLSEE GONDOLA
ADULTS
CHILDREN
SENIOREN
Ascent & descent
19.00
11.50
15.00
&
CROSS- COUNTRY SKI PA SS – GL ACIER
Valid per person per day, for one return trip on the Glacier Express and the
Gletschersee chairlift.
GLACIER EXPRESS &
GLETSCHERSEE CHAIRLIFT
ADULTS
CHILDREN
Ascent & descent
29.00
17.50
TOURING PA SS – GL ACIER
Valid per person with ski touring equipment per day, for one return trip on the Glacier
Express and one ascent on the Mittelberg gondola and Gletschersee chairlift.
GLACIER EXPRESS,
GLETSCHERSEE CHAIRLIFT
& MITTELBERG GONDOLA
ADULTS
Ascent & descent
29.00
CHILDREN
17.50
WALKER’S PA SS – GL ACIER
Valid per person per day, for one return trip on the Glacier Express and the
Wildspitzbahn. Only available without ski equipment.
GLACIER EXPRESS &
WILDSPITZBAHN
ADULTS
CHILDREN
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ascent & descent
36.00
22.00
29.00
Valid per person per day, for one return trip on the Glacier Express. Only available without
ski equipment.
GLACIER EXPRESS
ADULTS
CHILDREN
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ascent & descent
19.00
11.50
15.00
ADULTS
(born 1995 and older)
YOUTHS (born 1996 – 1998)
CHILDREN
(born 1999 – 2008)
510.00
410.00
268.00
PITZ REGIO CARD 2014/2015
All of Pitztal, from Imst to the glacier. The Pitz Regio
Card combines the Pitztal Glacier including Rifflsee
with the Hochzeiger and Imst lifts.
Low season
until 19.12.14 10.1.15 – 30.1.15 PITZ
Regio
CARD
High season
20.12.14 – 9.1.15 31.1.15 – 12.4.15 infant rate born 2009 and younger are free, child rate born between
1999 and 2008, bambini Children under 10 years (including birthday
1.1.2005 and younger) accompanied by a parent travel free, adult rate
born 1998 and older, senior citizens rate born 1949 and older (only
valid for walker’s pass). Photo ID is required for purchase of discounted
passes without exception.
HALF-DAY PASSES: 1/2, 1 1/2, 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 day ski passes can be purchased after
11.35 am. Morning passes are not available. First ascent with the Glacier Express
at 11.50 am or rather at 1.50 pm.
Welcome
CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE: By purchasing a ski pass the customer accepts the
Conditions of Carriage of our cable cars and lifts. These have been published in full
in the lift stations and approved by the transport authorities.
SHUTDOWN OF OPERATIONS, MALFUNCTIONS AND REDUCED SERVICE: Non-use
of the ski pass due to poor weather conditions, avalanche danger, systems failure,
closure of slopes, unexpected departures etc. are not valid claims for refunds or
extensions. Using the ski slopes is done at one’s own risk. Subject to changes in
operating hours due to snow conditions.
125.00
230.00
138.00
260.00
156.00
MIXED PRICE: A mixed price is calculated for ski passes when seasons overlap.
8 days
256.00
154.00
283.00
170.00
9 days
277.00
166.00
307.00
184.00
PARKING: Free parking in all our car parks!
10 days
298.00
179.00
329.00
197.00
4 days
147.00
88.00
164.00
98.00
5 days
176.00
106.00
196.00
118.00
11 days
311.00
187.00
346.00
208.00
12 days
325.00
195.00
362.00
217.00
13 days
340.00
204.00
377.00
226.00
14 days
354.00
212.00
393.00
236.00
The Pitz Regio Card ski passes are issued only as keycards; a deposit of
Euro 5.00 for the keycard applies. This will be refunded upon return of
the undamaged keycard to the lift counters of participating ski areas.
WHITE 5, FIVE TYROLEAN GLACIERS
10-day ski pass for adults for use on days of your
choice on all 5 Tyrolean glaciers: Pitztal Glacier,
Kaunertal Glacier, Sölden-Ötztal, Stubai Glacier and
Hintertux Glacier. For more information please visit
www.tirolergletscher.com
This offer allows you to choose when you want to use our lifts;
depending on the weather for example.
Valid from 20.10.14 – 12.4.15
SKI PASS DAYS
ADULTS
CHILDREN
3 in 4
131.00
79.00
5 in 7
197.00
118.00
10 in 12
322.00
190.00
TICKET COUNTERS AND OPENING HOURS
GLACIER EXPRESS COUNTER: 8 am – 4.30 pm (Winter: daily, also Sunday and public
holidays, Summer: while the Glacier Express is in operation).
RIFFLSEE GONDOLA COUNTER: 9 am – 4 am (Winter: daily, also Sunday and public
holidays; Summer: while the Rifflsee gondola is in operation)
PAYMENT: Cash, ATM cards (Maestro) and credit cards (Visa, Master Card, American
Express)
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE and errors excepted. All prices in Euro and include
VAT. General terms and conditions apply for the purchase of ski passes –
jurisdiction in Innsbruck.
Every hour.
depart Imst post office, Arzl, Wenns to the Rifflsee gondola & Pitztal Glacier/Mittelberg
return
Pitztal Glacier/Mittelberg & Rifflsee gondola to Wenns, Arzl, Imst Post Office
OR ANGE LINIE
Seasonal extra service, once-a-day return trip.
Imst-Oberstadt, railway station Imst-Pitztal, Arzl, Wenns,
return trip
Jerzens to the Rifflsee gondola & Pitztal Glacier/Mittelberg
Every hour.
depart
Jerzens, Zaunhof to the Rifflsee gondola & Pitztal Glacier/Mittelberg
return
Pitztal Glacier/Mittelberg & Rifflsee gondola to Zaunhof, Jerzens
RED LINE
Every hour.
return
Pitztal Glacier/Mittelberg & Rifflsee gondola to St.Leonhard/Zaunhof Grüble
GREEN LINE
Every 20 minutes.
depart
St.Leonhard/Weißwald to the Rifflsee gondola & Pitztal Glacier/Mittelberg
return
Pitztal Glacier/Mittelberg & Rifflsee gondola to St.Leonhard/Weißwald
For actual departure times please refer to the current timetable booklet
available from our ticket counters or your accommodation, alternatively
go to our website www.tirolgletscher.com
GEPA pictures
FREERIDE & SKI TOURING
Numerous of variants directly next to the slopes
the insider tip among connoisseurs
Wide mountainsides, infinitely powder and untracked lines waiting for
free riders and snowboarders at the Pitztal.
pitztal wild face freeride extreme
In the beginning of March many off-slope skiers and snowboarders
come to the Pitztal Glacier to the freeride race Pitztal Wild Face, which
is a race on time. Racers must defeat 1,500 metres and 4.6 kilometres
from the start at the Mittagskogel (3,173 m) until the finish in Mandarfen
(bottom station Rifflsee gondola). The Pitztal Wild Face is not only an
experience for racers, but also for spectators.
breathtaking ski tours on the surrounding
3,000 m mountains of the pitztal
The Pitztal Glacier and the Rifflsee ski area offer the ideal starting point
for numerous ski tours on one day, for example to the Wildspitze, „Hinterer Brochkogel“, „K2“, „Rostizkogel“ and to many others.
tip
TOUR DESTINATION
IN THE SUMMER
SKI PASS PARTNERSHIPS: The individual services to which the pass entitles you
are provided by independent operators. The company selling the pass acts solely
as a representative of the other operators. The respective operator is therefore
responsible for the provision of these services and for damage claims arising from
any unforeseen incidents.
important inform ation
YELLOW LINE
BLUE LINE
child-safe lift travel on the sunna alm chairlift
The Sunna Alm chairlift is the first lift in world to use a recently
developed technology ensuring our smallest guests always travel
safely. The chair arrives in a lower position to make climbing aboard
even easier and the new safety bar closing system ensures the entire
trip is safe and comfortable.
REFUNDS IN THE EVENT OF SKIING ACCIDENTS: In the event of a skiing accident,
money will only be refunded when the ski pass is valid for two days or more. No
refunds will be made to accompanying persons. The refund is calculated from the
time the ski pass is handed in and not from the day of the accident. A medical
certificate from a local doctor must be obtained and presented before any refund
can be given.
LOSS: Lost ski passes will only be replaced upon presentation of a code-blocking
receipt (till receipt) and for a processing fee. A replacement keycard must also be
paid for.
The following lines will take you from your accommodation into the
ski area and back, stopping at all stops according to the current ski bus
timetable:
FREE WIFI
Safety first
PISTE RESCUE: Should you need to be rescued on the slopes, you will be charged by
us and required to pay in cash.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Instructions from the lift and slope personnel must be
strictly obeyed for safety reasons. Any infringement of these instructions or disorderly behaviour on the slopes will result in the passenger no longer being permitted to
use the lifts. The ski pass will be confiscated and not replaced!
free ski bus
Free ski bus across the Pitztal to the Pitztal Glacier and Rifflsee:
Thanks to the Pitztal VVT ski bus, you can get to the Rifflsee ski area
and Pitztal Glacier from all Pitztal locations. Take advantage of the
coordinated bus times and help to protect our environment.
depart St.Leonhard/Zaunhof Grüble to the Rifflsee gondola & Pitztal Glacier/Mittelberg
KEYCARDS: Our card system is exclusively on contact-free data carriers (key card).
Up to 2-day ski pass are issued on KeyCards light without deposit. From a 2,5-day
ski pass a deposit of € 5.00 will be charged for the key card. The deposit will be
returned by bringing back the undamaged key card. The key card may be returned
at all ticket counters of the Pitztaler Gletscherbahn or the tourism office, sporting
goods stores or hotel receptions. All lift ticket verification is done electronically at
all gondolas and the lifts in the skiing area. Non-skiers are issued magnetic tickets
for single trips, which must be inserted into the appropriate card readers.
140.00
77.00
restaurant „sunna alm“
Europe’s first passive house at an altitude of 2,300 metres offers
traditional “Hüttengerichte” (hut cuisine) and a fresh “Suppentheke”
(soup counter).
rifflsee hütte, pitztaler skihütte
Two more great places to stop for a break and refreshment at Rifflsee.
*free bambini pass
Children under 10 years (including birthday 1.1.2005 and younger)
ski for free when accompanied by a parent. There is also a favourable
children’s rate for those aged between 10 and 15 years, born from 1999
until 2004. For more information see our General Terms and Conditions.
PHOTO: A photograph is required for annual passes. A photo is taken at our ticket
counters and is free of charge.
208.00
CHILDREN
129.00
Winter 2014/2015
learn to ski at the pitztal glacier and rifflsee
The little ones will have great fun with Pitzi, the little ibex, while
learning how to ski or snowboard. The Kinderland facilities offer
the perfect place to play and romp. The adventure playground in
Mandarfen is as much fun as the Kinderland at the glacier.
DISCOUNTED PASSES: Photo ID is required for the purchase of discounted passes
(bambini, children, senior citizens and disabled) without exception. There are no
further discounts on already discounted passes.
234.00
ADULTS
70.00
free *
KIDS AND FUN
7 days
CHILDREN
117.00
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GROUP DISCOUNTS: An employee from the Pitztal Glacier will gladly provide you
with information about group discounts upon written request.
6 days
ADULTS
3 days
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FREE “BAMBINI” PASS: From day 1, children under 10 years (including birthday
1.1.2005 and younger) ski for free when accompanied by a parent! Only valid for
multiple purchases. Not valid for season passes, partnership/combination passes or
other already discounted tickets. Only sold upon presentation of ID! Please be aware
that children under 1 m 20 cm tall may not travel alone.
MISUSE, REPLACEMENT AND EXTENSIONS: Ticket inspections are carried out
regularly and at random. The ski pass must be shown to lift personnel upon request.
Ski passes are issued to individuals and are non-transferable. Any misuse will result
in immediate confiscation and a fine equal to triple the daily tariff. We reserve the
right to press charges. The subsequent exchange for another ski pass and extension
or postponement of the validity period is not possible.
SKI PASS DAYS
GLACIER & RIFFLSEE “CHOICE” SKI PASS
CHILDREN/ADULTS/SENIOR CITIZENS
discounts
SKI INSTRUCTORS: Ski instructors pay normal children’s rates on day and multi-day
passes. ID with valid annual international IVSI stamp required. This does not apply
to season passes, partnership/combination passes or other already discounted
tickets.
At the Pitztal Glacier
At Rifflsee
Alpine emergency 140
Pitztal weather report +43/5413/862 88-202
gener al terms and conditions
Pitztal and Kaunertal Glaciers, Rifflsee and Fendels combined! 73.1
kilometres of slope, 2.58 km² expanse of slope, 31 cable cars and lifts
plus night skiing and night tobogganing in Fendels included. Valid
from 20.9.14 until 7.6.15*
GLACIER SPECIAL CARD
important telephone numbers
DISABILITY DISCOUNT: Normal children’s rates for persons with a disability of
min. 60 %, ID required; not valid for season passes and other discounted tickets.
* The start and end of the season can vary depending on snow conditions on the
Pitztal Glacier and Kaunertal Glacier.
WALKER’S PA SS – RIFFL SEE
Pitztal/Tirol Tourist Association
Unterdorf 18, 6473 Wenns, Austria
Telefon +43/5414/869 99, Fax +43/5415/869 99-88
info@pitztal.com, www.pitztal.com
EXTRA DAY: Holders of a min. 5-day ski pass have the possibility to purchase an
extra day at a special rate.
SEASON TICKET TOP 4
Valid per person per day, for one return trip on the Rifflsee gondola.
accommodation
SKI BUS: Holders of a valid ski pass are entitled to use the ski bus free of charge.
FREE SKI BUS
café 3.440
Tyrol’s and Austria’s highest café offers a spectacular vista over the
surrounding fifty peaks of over 3,000 metres from its suspended
panoramic terrace and through its wide windows.
restaurant „wildspitze“
At the top station of the Glacier Express, serving up traditional cuisine.
restaurant „kristall“
Europe’s highest pastry. Plus: pasta specialities or hearty snacks. Enjoy
the large sun terrace with deckchair hire.
kristallbar
The après ski meeting point where you can order a fresh pilsner on tap,
something a little stronger or a refreshing soft drink.
Mittelberg, 6481 St. Leonhard, Austria
Telefon +43/5413/862 88, Fax +43/810/955 413 02 50
pitztal@tirolgletscher.com, www.tirolgletscher.com
KAUNERTAL PLUS: When you purchase a multi-day ski pass (valid with min. 6-day
ski passes) you get up to 2 days use of the lift facilities on the Kaunertal Glacier and
the Fendels ski area. This does not apply to special discount weeks.
TREATS AT THE TOP
Double Olympic champion Benni Raich and his alpine coaching team
use the excellent piste conditions on Pitztal Glacier
and Rifflsee to prepare for the winter season.
Double
Olympic
champion
Bennifrom
Raich and his alpine
coaching
Training
racers
of all nations
to May
Slalom,team
Double
Olympic
champion
Benni RaichSeptember
and his alpine
coaching
team
use theGiant
excellent
pisteSuper-G
conditions
on
Pitztal Glacier
Slalom,
and
Downhill.
use the excellent piste conditions on Pitztal Glacier
to prepare
for thework
winter
season.
The coaches ofand
the Rifflsee
Race Center
Benni Raich
with
the best technology
and
Rifflsee
to prepare
for the winter
season.
Training
of all nations
September
to Mayski
Slalom,
and
are onracers
the cutting
edge offrom
development
of alpine
racing.
Training
racers
of all nations
from
September
to May Slalom,
Giant Slalom, Super-G and Downhill.
Giant Slalom, Super-G and Downhill.
The coaches of the Race Center Benni Raich work with the best technology
The coaches of the Race Center Benni Raich work with the best technology
and are on the cutting edge of development of alpine ski racing.
and are on the cutting edge of development of alpine ski racing.
Tyrol’s highest Café 3.440
changing perspectives with tirol’s highest gondola at 3,440 m
The Wildspitzbahn takes you comfortably up to Tirol’s highest café.
Enjoy views on the new viewing platform that make you feel as
though you are flying over the Alps!