Vail Resorts has significantly expanded its Epic Pass coverage by adding six prominent Austrian ski resorts ahead of the 2025–2026 season.
The newly added resorts—Sölden, Silvretta Montafon, Mayrhofen, Hintertux, Saalbach, and Kitzsteinhorn—offer Epic Pass holders five days of skiing at each location. In two cases, however—Mayrhofen with Hintertux, and Saalbach with Kitzsteinhorn—the five days are shared between the paired resorts.
The announcements began on Wednesday, May 21, with the news that Saalbach and Kitzsteinhorn would become Epic Pass partner destinations. Over the Memorial Day weekend, Vail Resorts confirmed the addition of Sölden.
Jakob Falkner, CEO of Bergbahnen Sölden, expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership:
“We’re proud to join the Epic Pass and open Sölden to a new global audience. This partnership brings together innovation, alpine heritage, and our passion for unforgettable mountain experiences—while showcasing Sölden’s unique mix of sport and entertainment worldwide.”
These six Austrian resorts join Ski Arlberg—already part of the Epic Pass program—alongside other European partners. Epic Pass holders have unlimited access to Crans-Montana and Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis in Switzerland. Access to other European mountains under the pass varies by location.
With these latest additions, the Epic Pass now includes 34 ski resorts across ten European regions. Some of these regions, such as Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis, comprise multiple interconnected ski areas.
This expansion supports Vail Resorts’ long-term plan to grow in Europe. In a 2022 press release, CEO Kirsten Lynch stated that entering the European ski market had been a strategic priority for the company.
Vail Resorts is not alone in eyeing European terrain. Earlier this year, Alterra Mountain Company, which operates the Ikon Pass, announced the addition of Ischgl, Austria—its seventh European destination. The Indy Pass, focused on smaller and independent ski areas, also includes a select group of European resorts, such as Skiwelt in Austria and Pila in Italy.
The additions mark a continued evolution of the global ski industry, offering North American passholders expanded access to some of Europe’s most iconic slopes.