Exploring the highest peaks of the Ötztal Alps! The Vent Loop Trail for ski mountaineers ranks among the truly outstanding highlights within the Eastern Alps. As the Hochjoch Hospiz mountian shelter was reopened again this classic tour has become one of the most scenic routes in the upper Ötztal Valley. Skiing enthusiasts from Switzerland, France and all other parts of Europe get together to conquer some of Tirol's highest and most attractive summits, among them Similaun (3,606m), Finailspitze (3,514m), Weißkugel (3,739m), Fluchtkogel (3,500m) and Wildspitze (3,774m).
SKI MOUNTAINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS PIRCHKOGEL & WETTERKREUZ |
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Pirchkogel (2.828 m)
From Gasthof Marlstein eastwards across a small ski slope until you reach the forest trail and its fifth sharp turn -> past the bench in northeastern direction, crossing steep slopes up to 2,400 m (Steinmandl) -> a level trail takes you westwards to Schafjoch at 2,593 m -> follow the small ridge until you get to the northern rock faces of Pirchkogel -> cross the rock face on the northern side -> from the north-west you reach a lovely basin, located between two summits, and head towards the highest peak (no summit cross).Ascent approx. 3 - 4 hours. Easy downhill route.
Best time between February and May.
Refreshment Stop
Feldring Alm
Neurauter Lois
6433 Ochsengarten / Oetz
T +43 (0) 5252 6612
www.marlstein.com
Wetterkreuz (2,591 m)
From the car park across the forest towards Issalm -> in south-western direction through the sparse forest of Wörgetal -> past the Mining House, along the valley up to 2,250 m -> bypass a steep section with a left and right loop before you reach the peak slope -> follow the slope up to the ridge, keeping to the left in the upper part -> head towards the summit on the left.Ascent approx. 2.5 - 3 hours. Easy to intermediate downhill route.
Best time between December and April
Mountaineering Guides, Snow and Avalanche Reports
Ski-Snowboard-Rennschule Fritz Gufler
6433 Oetz / Ochsengarten
T +43 (0) 5252 6777
www.gufler.co.at
SKI MOUNTAINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS VENT |
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Indulge in the scenic Ötztal mountains and experience pure nature at its finest: untouched slopes, bizarre rock formations, icy summits, majestic glaciers and endless peace. The most beautiful peak tours, the most pleasurable corn snow and powder stashes are waiting for you. Vent offers a perfect blend of trendy sports and traditional mountaineering. A unique paradise for passionate ski mountaineers.
Vent - Ramolalm - Vent |
2,218 m |
hiking time approx. 1.5 hrs |
Vent - Stableinalm |
2,356 m |
hiking time approx. 1.5 hrs |
Vent - Kapelle im Niedertal |
2,120 m |
hiking time approx. 1.5 hrs |
Vent - Breslauer Hütte (lift ride) |
2,848 m |
hiking time approx. 1 hr |
Vent - Vernagthütte |
2,755 m |
hiking time approx. 4 hrs |
Vent - Martin-Busch-Hütte |
2,501 m |
hiking time approx. 3 hrs |
Vent - Similaunhütte |
3,019 m |
hiking time approx. 5 hrs |
Ramoljoch |
3,186 m |
hiking time approx. 4 hrs |
Spiegelkogel |
3,426 m |
hiking time approx. 5 hrs |
Taufkarkogel (lift ride) |
3,367 m |
hiking time approx. 3 hrs |
Plateikogel (lift ride) |
3,427 m |
hiking time approx. 4 hrs |
Wildspitze (lift ride) |
3,774 m |
hiking time approx. 5 hrs |
Guslarspitze |
3,126 m |
hiking time approx. 5 hrs |
Fluchtkogel |
3,500 m |
hiking time approx. 7 hrs |
Hochvernagtspitze |
3,539 m |
hiking time approx. 7 hrs |
Hauslabkogel |
3,403 m |
hiking time approx. 6.5 hrs |
Finailspitze |
3,516 m |
hiking time approx. 7 hrs |
Similaun |
3,606 m |
hiking time approx. 7.5 hrs |
Hintere Schwärze |
3,628 m |
hiking time approx. 7.5 hrs |
Recommendations
VENT SKI MOUNTAINEERING LOOP TRAIL
The Vent Loop Trail for ski mountaineers ranks among the truly outstanding highlights and „hautes routes“ in the Eastern Alps. The challenging 5-day ski mountaineering tour starts in Vent, leading across the central area of the Ötztal Alps. Some of Tirol‘s most attractive and demanding 3000-meter high peaks are climbed in the course of this outstanding tour: Similaun (3,606 m), Fineilspitze (3,514 m), Weißkugel (3,739 m), Fluchtkogel (3,500 m) and Wildspitze (3,774 m).
More detailed information:
Bergführerstelle Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8106
Alpinerlebnis T +43 (0) 5254 8108
MOUNTAIN HUTS OPEN FROM MID MARCH TO MID MAY
Martin-Busch-Hütte T +43 (0) 5254 8130 info@hotel-vent.at
Similaunhütte T +39 0473 669711 info@similaunhuette.com
Schöne Aussicht T +39 0473 662140 info@schoeneaussicht.it
Hochjoch-Hospiz M +43 (0) 664 540 2574 info@vent-hotel-post.com
Vernagthütte T +43 (0) 664 1412119 info@wieshof.at
On all other huts run by the Austrian Alpine Association the winter rooms are open!
Less experienced ski mountaineers are strongly recommended to book a local and certified mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with rope and in a group. Before setting out on a tour you should always inform someone about your destination and when you plan to be back. You should always check the latest snow and avalanche reports!
Skiführer, Schnee- und Lawineninformation
Bergführerstelle Vent
Kilian Scheiber
6458 Vent
T +43 (0) 5254 8106
www.bergfuehrer-vent.at
Alpinerlebnis
Dietmar Wimmler & Wendelin Klotz
6458 Vent
T +43 (0) 5254 8108
www.alpinerlebnis.at
