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Safety information

Avalanche Danger Scale

1 (LOW)

An avalanche release is only possible with great additional load on very few, extreme steep slopes. Spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are not expected. Generally safe conditions.

2 (MODERATE)

An avalanche release is probable with great additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated, except on some steep slopes. Careful route choice at the specified steep slopes and slope aspects.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)

An avalanche release is likely already with slight additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, rarely also large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snow cover on many steep slopes is only moderately to weakly consolidated. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid the indicated steep slopes and slope aspects as much as possible.

4 (HIGH)

An avalanche release is possible already with slight additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium, multiple large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. When choosing routes, restrict to moderately steep terrain and observe avalanche run-out zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH)

Numerous large avalanches are expected spontaneously, even on moderately steep terrain. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.

See also at lawine.tirol.gv.at

Tips and suggestions

Ascent Aid: Yes (ride with the Festkoglbahn)
Max. slope gradient: over 40 °
Glacier: Yes
Tour type: High alpine glacier tour
Skiing technique: difficult
Climbing technique: none
Map material: AV map Ötztaler Alpen - Gurgl 1:25 000
Best season: Mar, Apr, May

Ski Tour Rules

• Observe the applicable regulations for all activities in nature and when choosing tours (e.g., wildlife protection areas, hunting restricted areas, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding areas as well as loud noises
• Cross forest areas in winter only on designated paths and routes, animals react very panicked to unlocalized noise.
• Recognize the habitats of wildlife, avoid animals if possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Dogs must be kept on a leash; it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run free in the forest during winter emergency times.
• Proper time planning: start early enough and return before nightfall. In spring, you should be back at the hut by noon (avalanche danger)
• Never ski through reforestation and young growth areas.

Ötztal Tourism assumes no liability for the listed tours and recommends taking a mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with a rope and in a group.

Before starting a tour, you should inform the valley of your destination and the expected return time. The use of an avalanche transceiver is strongly recommended.

More info about ski tours in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/skitouren

Directions

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal route from your hometown using the route planner online right away: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

Parking options available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:

• Parking lot in the village centre of Obergurgl (turn right in front of the church, behind the multipurpose building housing the information office) parking meter with coin insertion
• Parking lot at the village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station – no overnight parking
• Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge – no overnight parking
• Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
• Parking lot Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking lot)

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