Similaun 3,606 m

Track types

Rest stops

Safety information

Avalanche danger scale

1 (LOW)

An avalanche release is only possible with high 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 high 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 selection at the specified steep slopes and aspects.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)

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

4 (HIGH)

An avalanche release is already possible with low additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium and several large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. Route choice should be limited to moderately steep terrain and avalanche run-out areas should be observed. Much experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH)

Spontaneous numerous large avalanches, even in moderately steep terrain, are to be expected. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid touring.

See also at lawine.tirol.gv.at

Tips and suggestions

Ski touring rules

Observe the applicable regulations during all activities in nature and when choosing your route (e.g., wildlife protection areas, hunting restricted areas, reforestation zones, information boards, etc.)

Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding stations as well as loud noise.

In winter, cross forest areas only on designated paths and routes, as animals react very panically to unlocatable noise.

Recognize the habitats of wild animals and avoid them if possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Dogs brought along must be kept on a leash; it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run freely in the forest during the winter emergency period.

Plan your time well: Start early enough and return before dusk. In spring, you should be back at the hut by midday (avalanche danger).

Never ski through reforestation and young forest areas.

Ötztal Tourism accepts no liability for the mentioned routes and recommends carrying a mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with a rope and in a group.

Before starting a tour, inform people in the valley of your destination and expected return time. Carrying an avalanche transceiver is strongly recommended.

More information about ski touring in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/skitouren

Directions

Parking

In the mountaineering village of Vent, the following parking options are available.

- In summer, in front of the village (parking meter, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)

- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.

Cost: € 5.00 per day/car

Coordinates