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Stage 7
Wildspitze - Vent
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WildspitzePhoto: Ötztal
VERNAGTHÜTTE -> Wildspitze -> VENT
Over the Great and Little Vernagtferner to the Brochkogeljoch (3,423 m, 2.5 – 3 h) –> over the Taschachferner to the Wildspitze (3,768 m, 1.5 – 2 h) –> descent into the Mitterkarjoch (3,470 m) –> steeply down to the remains of the Mitterkarferner –> through the Mitterkar to the Breslauer Hut (2,848 m) –> Stablein ski area –> on the piste to Vent
ELEVATION DIFFERENCES: ascent 1,050 m, descent 1,900 m; time: 5.5 – 7 h
ALTERNATIVE: ascent from the Vernagthütte (closed winter 24/25, no winter room either) to the Hochvernagtspitze (3 h)
SUMMITS: Wildspitze (3,768 m), Fluchtkogel (3,497 m), Schwarzwandspitze (3,466 m), Hochvernagtspitze (3,535 m)
HUT CONNECTIONS: Hochjoch Hospiz (2,413 m), Breslauer Hut (2,848 m), Brandenburger Haus (3,272 m), Taschachhaus (2,432 m)
Vent (1,900 m)
Information and accommodation in Vent – Information Vent
T +43 (0) 57200 220
www.vent.at
vent@oetztal.com
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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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 likely 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 indicated steep slopes and slope exposures.
3 (CONSIDERABLE)
An avalanche release is likely even with small additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, occasionally 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 indicated steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.
4 (HIGH)
An avalanche release is already possible with small additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium and several large avalanches occur. The snow cover is only weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. Restrict route choice to moderately steep terrain and observe avalanche runout areas. A lot of experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.
5 (VERY HIGH)
Numerous large avalanches, even in moderately steep terrain, are expected spontaneously. At this warning level, safe operation is no longer possible in ski areas. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoidance of tours is recommended.
See also at lawine.tirol.gv.at
Tips and suggestions
Ski touring rules
- Observe all regulations (e.g., wildlife protection areas, hunting closure zones, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.) during all activities in nature and when choosing routes
- Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding places as well as loud noise
- Cross forest areas in winter only on designated paths and routes whenever possible, as animals react very panically to unlocalized noise
- Recognize wildlife habitats and avoid animals where possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs roam free in the forest during the winter distress period.
- Plan your time correctly: 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, you should inform the valley of your destination and estimated return time. Carrying an avalanche transceiver is strongly recommended.
More info about ski touring in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/skitouren
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxis through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is located in western Austria in the state of Tyrol, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car trip, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:
- Parking lot village center Obergurgl (down right in front of the church, behind the multipurpose building where the information office is also located) parking meter with coin insertion
- Parking lot village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, free – night parking prohibited
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – night parking prohibited
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
- Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Valley, Venter Valley | 1:25,000
Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Valley, Venter Valley | 1:25,000
Kompass #43 | Ötztal Alps, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000
Freytag&Bernd WK 251 | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze | 1:25,000
Equipment
Recommended ski touring equipment
The "normal ski touring equipment" consists of touring skis with touring bindings, telescopic poles, climbing skins, crampons, digital avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel, probe, first aid kit, and a mobile phone. A "complete glacier equipment" consists of harness, two prusik loops or ascenders of different lengths, two HMS carabiners, ice axe, crampons, and a rope. A backpack with appropriate contents must be carried, including extra clothing, sun protection, cold protection, food, and enough to drink! For overnight stays in huts, do not forget to bring hygiene articles and a hut sleeping bag!
DIFFICULTY RATING
- Easy: Easy, short to moderately long tours with ascents not exceeding 25° or only for a short time.
- Medium: Medium-difficulty, moderately long to long tours with ascents not exceeding 35° or only briefly.
- Difficult: Difficult, long to very long tours with ascents reaching 40° or more, and climbing passages up to grade II difficulty (UIAA).
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