Thermal tandem flight – 20 to 30 minutes riding the updrafts above the Stubai Valley
On the thermal flight your pilot uses rising warm air to gain height again. That keeps you in the air for 20 to 30 minutes – taking off at the Elferlifte or at Schlick 2000, depending on the wind. €165 per person.
What to expect
Thermals form when the sun heats slopes and rock and the warm air rises. Your pilot finds these columns and circles up inside them – you feel the wing lift and watch the valley get smaller.
Thermals don't form every day. That's why we check the forecast before every thermal flight and agree on the launch site and time with you. On clear days the view reaches far beyond the Stubai Valley.
- Riding thermals
Circling up in rising air to gain height.
- 20–30 minutes
About twice as long in the air as the high-altitude flight.
- Flexible launch
Elfer or Schlick 2000 – we choose the better mountain for the day.
Choose your date
We meet at the Elferlifte (Moos 12b, Neustift). If the wind means we launch from Schlick 2000 instead, we'll let you know beforehand. If the thermals aren't right on the day, we reschedule free of charge.
The booking calendar is provided by Calendly. No suitable slot? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll find a solution.
Getting there from Innsbruck
Elferlifte, Neustift im Stubaital
Info stand at the Elferlifte car park, Moos 12b, 6167 Neustift im Stubaital, opposite Hotel Berghof
- By car: A13 Brenner motorway to exit Schönberg/Stubaital, then up the valley to Neustift – about 30 minutes from Innsbruck. Free parking right at the info stand.
- Public transport: Buses 590–594 from Innsbruck main station (also Bozner Platz, Triumphpforte, Basilika Wilten) to the stop “Abzweigung Elferlifte”, then about a 5-minute walk. The info stand is opposite Hotel Berghof.
Schlick 2000, Fulpmes im Stubaital
HP-SPORTS ski rental, Tschaffinis 22, 6166 Fulpmes
- By car: A13 to exit Schönberg/Stubaital, then on to Fulpmes – about 25 minutes from Innsbruck. Free parking at the Schlick 2000 car park.
- Public transport: Buses 590–594 from Innsbruck main station to “Fulpmes Schlick 2000”. The meeting point at HP-SPORTS ski rental is right at the valley station.
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your question? Message us – we reply personally.
Message on WhatsAppWhen is the best time for a thermal flight?
Thermals need sunshine. They're usually best from late morning to early afternoon, mainly from spring to autumn.
What if there are no thermals on the day?
Then we move your flight free of charge to a day with better conditions – safety and comfort always come first.
Will I feel sick when circling?
Most guests are fine. Just tell your pilot if it gets too much and they'll fly more gently.
What happens in bad weather?
Safety comes first. If wind, rain or thunderstorms rule out a flight, we reschedule it free of charge.
What should I bring?
Sturdy ankle-high shoes, windproof jacket, long trousers, sunglasses – in winter also gloves and warm layers.
More flights
Longest flightFirst-class flight
Our longest tandem flight: using thermals and flying along the valley sides.
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Most bookedHigh-altitude flight Elfer
The flight most people choose: plenty of time to look around, over Neustift towards the Stubai Glacier.
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Highest launchHigh-altitude flight Schlick
Take off at around 2,140 m right below the Kalkkögel and land in Fulpmes – especially beautiful in winter.
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Pick your flight and book your date online. We answer questions personally – usually within minutes.