Venter Ski Route - Ötztal Classic

Avalanche danger scale

1 (LOW)

An avalanche release is only possible with heavy additional load on very few, extreme steep slopes. No spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are expected. Generally safe conditions.

2 (MODERATE)

An avalanche release is likely with heavy additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snowpack is generally well consolidated except on some steep slopes. Careful route choice for the given steep slopes and slope exposures.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)

An avalanche release is likely already with a small additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally, some medium, occasionally also large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snowpack is only moderately to weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment necessary. Avoid the indicated steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.

4 (HIGH)

An avalanche release is possible already with a small additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Numerous medium and repeatedly large avalanches may occur. On many steep slopes the snowpack is only weakly consolidated. Route choice limiting to moderately steep terrain and observation of avalanche runout zones. A lot of experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH)

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

See also at lawine.tirol.gv.at

Ski touring rules

• Observe the applicable regulations in all activities in nature and when choosing routes (e.g. wildlife protection areas, hunting closed areas, afforestation zones, information boards, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wild animals and avoid feeding areas and loud noises
• Cross forested areas in winter only on approved paths and routes, animals react very panicked to unlocatable noise.
• Recognize the habitats of wild animals, avoid the animals if possible. Observe wild animals only from a distance. Dogs must be kept on a leash, it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run freely in the forest during the winter emergency period.
• Proper timing: start early enough and return before dark. 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, the destination and estimated return time should be reported in the valley. The use of an avalanche transceiver is strongly recommended.

More info on ski touring in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/skitouren

Ötztal mountain winter / available information Vent

Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25,000

Kompass #43 | Ötztal Alps, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000

Freytag&Bernd WK 251  | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze  | 1:25,000

From Vent to the Similaunhütte (3,019 m) ascent through the Niedertal –> Martin-Busch-Hütte (2,501 m, 3 h) –> Similaunhütte (3,019 m, 2 h); altitude difference: 1,120 m; time: 5 h

ALTERNATIVE

Ascent to the Similaun (3,606 m, 2h) or overnight stay at the Martin-Busch-Hütte (2,501 m, 3h). Next day ascent to the Similaunhütte (3,019 m, 2h) and to the Similaun (3,606 m, 2h).

ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVE

Ascent from the Martin-Busch-Hütte to the Saykogel.

PEAKS

Kreuzspitze (3,455 m), Hauslabkogel (3,402 m), Similaun (3,606 m), Hintere Schwärze (3,624 m), Saykogel (3,355 m), Finailspitze (3,514 m)

HUT CROSSINGS

Similaunhütte (3,019 m), Hochjoch Hospiz (2,413 m), Hochwildehaus (2,866 m), Ramolhaus (3,005 m)

Martin-Busch-Hütte for acclimatization (2,501 m, DAV)

operated from early March to early May

T +43 (0) 5254 8130 T +43 (0) 664 3043 151  www.hotel-vent.at info@hotel-vent.at

DAY 2

Over the Finailspitze (3,514 m) to Schöne Aussicht (2,846 m)

Ascent to the Ötzi site (Tisenjoch) –> past the Hauslabjoch (1.5 h) –> via the northeast ridge to the Finailspitze (3,514 m, 1 h) –> descent over the eastern part of the Hochjochferner –> traverse to the lower Hochjochferner –> short ascent to Schöne Aussicht (2,846 m);

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCES

Ascent 680 m, descent: 860 m; time: 5 h

PEAKS

Similaun (3,606 m), Finailspitze (3,514 m), Similaun traverse (3,606 m), Marzellspitze (3,532 m), Hintere Schwärze (3,624 m)

HUT CROSSINGS

Martin-Busch-Hütte (2,501 m), Schöne Aussicht (2,846 m), Hochjoch Hospiz (2,413 m)

Similaunhütte (3,019 m, private)

operated from mid-March to early May

T +39 (0) 473 669711 Satellite number: 072 0 9204 39

www.similaunhuette.com info@similaunhuette.com

DAY 3

Weißkugel (3,739 m) and Hochjoch Hospiz (2,413 m) ascent saddle between Im hinteren Eis (3,270 m) and Egg (3,219 m) –> descent Hintereisferner –> ascent via the Hintereisferner to the Hintereisjoch (3,460 m, 4 - 4.5 h) –> via the south ridge to the Weisskugel (3,739 m, 1 h) –> descent Hintereisferner to the Hochjoch Hospiz (2,413 m 2 h);

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCES

Ascent 1,360 m, descent 1,790 m; time: 7 – 8 h

PEAKS

Weißkugel (3,739 m), Finailspitze (3,514 m), Langtauferer Spitze (3,528 m), Saykogel (3,355 m),

HUT CROSSINGS

Hochjoch Hospiz (2,413 m), Similaunhütte (3,019 m)

Schöne-Aussicht (2,846 m, private)

operated from late November to mid-May

T +39 (0) 473 662140 www.schoeneaussicht.it info@schoeneaussicht.it

 DAY 4

From Fluchtkogel (3,497 m) to Vernagthütte (2,755 m) ascent Kesselwandferner –> Upper Guslarjoch (3,361 m, 3 - 3.5 h) –> further on to Fluchtkogel (3,497 m, 0.5 h) –> descent over the Guslarferner to Vernagthütte (2,755 m - closed winter 24/25, no winter room);

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCES

Ascent 1,100 m, descent 760 m; time: 4.5 – 5 h

PEAKS

Weißkugel (3,739 m), Hintere Guslarspitze (3,147 m), Fluchtkogel (3,497 m), Langtauferer Spitze (3,528 m), Saykogel (3,355 m)

HUT CROSSINGS

Vernagthütte (2,755 m), Brandenburger Haus (3,272 m), Schöne Aussicht (2,846 m), Similaunhütte (3,019 m)

Hochjoch Hospiz (2,413 m, DAV)

operated from early March to early May

T +43 (0) 676 6305 998 Satellite number: 0720 9203 11 www.hochjoch.at hochjoch@gmx.at

DAY 5

Over the Wildspitze (3,768 m) back to Vent (1,900 m) over the Große and Kleine Vernagtferner to Brochkogeljoch (3,423 m, 2.5 – 3 h) –> over the Taschachferner to the Wildspitze (3,768 m, 1.5 – 2 h) –> descent to Mitterkarjoch (3,470 m) –> steep down to the remains of the Mitterkarferner –> through the Mitterkar to Breslauer Hütte (2,848 m) –> Stablein ski area –> on the piste to Vent;

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCES

Ascent 1,050 m, descent 1,900 m; time: 5.5 – 7 h

ALTERNATIVE

Ascent from Vernagthütte  to Hochvernagtspitze (3 h)

PEAKS

Wildspitze (3,774 m), Fluchtkogel (3,497 m), Schwarzwandspitze (3,466 m), Hochvernagtspitze (3,535 m)

HUT CROSSINGS

Hochjoch Hospiz (2,413 m), Breslauer Hütte (2,848 m), Brandenburger Haus (3,272 m), Taschachhaus (2,432 m)

Vernagthütte (2,755 m, DAV)

operated from early March to early May

T +43 (0) 664 7980757 Satellite number: 0720 920 315

Further ski touring options –> Middle Guslarspitze 3,126 m, walking time: 5 h –> Hauslabkogel 3,402 m, walking time: 6.5 h –> Finailspitze 3,514 m, walking time: 7 h –> Vent-Breslauer Hütte (with lift) 2,844 m, walking time: 1 h –> Vent-Stableinalm 2,356 m, walking time: 1.5 h –> Vent-Ramolalm 2,218 m, walking time: 1.5 h –> Vent – chapel in Niedertal 2,120 m, walking time: 1.5 h

Ramoljoch 3,186 m, Vent, AV 30/1, high alpine route - 4 h, 1,300 m ascent and descent, through the magnificent pine forest to Ramolalm and then steeply up to the large, wide rock at about 2,450 m and from there traverse, be careful with this, into the streambed of the Spiegelbach. Further through beautiful hollows and finally steeply again to the pass. Descent via the ascent route.

More routes see at www.oetztal.com/skitouren

Pay attention to hut opening hours!