Venter Ski Route - Ötztal Classic

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Safety information

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

Tips and suggestions

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

Directions

Vent is located in the west of Austria in the state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inntal - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home with the route planner online now: https://www.google.at/maps

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 cable cars)

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

Cost: € 5.00 per day/car

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