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Stallwiesalm - Sölden (Stallwiesalm closed in winter)
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Stallwiesalm - Sölden WinterPhoto: Ötztal
PARKING LOT BARRIER --> Stallwiesalm --> PARKING LOT BARRIER
You can start the leisurely route to Stallwiesalm directly at the parking lot below the barrier. From there, a wide, groomed forest road leads you to Stallwiesalm. With sufficient snow, signposted shortcuts through the forest can sometimes also be used.
For the ascent from the parking lot barrier, you need about 2 hours on a leisurely tour.
The descent is not particularly difficult, as the same route is used as for the ascent.
Author’s recommendation
For larger groups it is advisable to make a reservation. Hut evenings are often organized on other days of the week too.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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StallwiesalmSafety information
Anyone doing the tour in the evening for the hut evening should definitely have a headlamp with them. --> no floodlight
Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days:
https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche.report/albina-web/bulletin/bulletin/bulletin/bulletin/bulletin/bulletin/latest?lang=de
Avalanche danger scale
1 (LOW)
An avalanche release is only possible under a 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 likely under a high additional load especially on specified steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated except for some steep slopes. Careful route selection on specified steep slopes and slope exposures.
3 (CONSIDERABLE)
An avalanche release is likely already with little additional load especially on specified steep slopes. Occasionally, some medium avalanches and occasionally 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 specified steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.
4 (HIGH)
An avalanche release is possible even with little additional load especially on specified steep slopes. Many medium and multiple large avalanches may occur occasionally. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. Limit route choice to moderately steep terrain and pay attention to avalanche runout zones. A lot of experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.
5 (VERY HIGH)
Numerous large avalanches, also in moderately steep terrain, are expected spontaneously. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. It is recommended to refrain from tours.
Tips and suggestions
Ski touring rules
- Observe applicable regulations (e.g., wildlife protection areas, hunting restricted zones, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.) during all activities in nature and when choosing your routes.
- 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 whenever possible; animals react very nervously to untraceable noise.
- Recognize wildlife habitats and, if possible, avoid animals. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Dogs must be kept on a leash; it is utterly irresponsible to let dogs run free in the forest during the winter emergency period.
- Plan your time correctly: start early enough and return before nightfall. In spring, be back at the hut by midday (avalanche danger).
- Never travel through reforestation or young growth areas.
Ötztal Tourism assumes no liability for the listed tours.
Before starting a tour, inform people in the valley of your destination and expected return time. Carrying an avalanche transceiver is strongly recommended.
More info about ski touring in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/skitouren
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the ÖTZTAL station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: https://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes holidaymakers through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. The route planner allows you to determine the trip quickly and conveniently:
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Sölden:
- Parking lot barrier
- Postplatz parking lot
The parking lots are paid.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Map of Sölden
Equipment
Recommended ski touring equipment
The "standard ski touring equipment" consists of touring skis with touring bindings, telescopic poles, climbing skins, crampons, a digital avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel, avalanche probe, first aid kit, and a mobile phone. A "complete glacier equipment" consists of a harness, two prusik loops of different lengths or ascenders, two HMS carabiners, an ice axe, crampons, and a rope. A backpack with appropriate contents should be carried, including change of clothes, sun protection, cold protection, food, and sufficient drinks! For hut overnight stays do not forget hygiene articles and a hut sleeping bag!
For tours in the evening, you should have a headlamp with you --> no floodlight
DIFFICULTY RATING
- Easy: Easy, short to moderately long tours with ascents that do not exceed 25° or only briefly.
- Medium: Medium-difficulty, moderately long to long tours with ascents that do not exceed 35° or only briefly.
- Difficult: Difficult, long to very long tours with ascents reaching 40° or more, and climbing passages up to grade II (UIAA).
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