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**Wildspitze, with its 3770 meters, if the highest mountain in the Otztal Alps and North Tyrol.** Besides, it’s the second highest peak in **Austria**, after the Grossglockner.

I invite you to join me in this fantastic 2-day ascent to Wildspitze. It’s a wonderful summer adventure in the Otztal Alps, ideal for a weekend.

This ascent requires **good preparation and very good physical condition**, as we will climb 400 meters per hour. In addition, there is a short climb of difficulty UIAA 1.

The first day is short and we ascend the first section by chairlift. On the second day, upon reaching the top, you will marvel at the breathtaking views!

**Did you find this 2-day ascent of Wildspitze tempting? Then please contact me for more information!**

And if you’re looking to climb another mountain in Austria, I can also offer to climb the [**Grossglockner by the normal route**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-grossglockner-summit-normal-route/).

From Vent in the Otztal Alps we ascend the first part with the chairlift. Then we will go up to the **Breslauer Hütte** (2844m).

Duration: 1.5 hours

D +500m

Breslauer Hütte

We descend from the hut via the Mitterkar Ferner to the Mitterkar Joch. Here we change to the Pitztaler side and climb to the summit of **Wildspitze** over light terrain.

Duration: 7 hours

D +900m/-1400m

Summit day

Join Daniel, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, to the top of Wildspitze (3770m), the highest peak in the Otztal Alps. A wonderful 2-day mountaineering adventure!

2-day climbing Wildspitze in the Otztal Alps. 2-day trip. IFMGA guide

https://www.gipfelreich.at/sommer/hochtouren/wildspitze/

2-day climbing Wildspitze in the Otztal Alps

Join me on this 6-day ski touring trek through the Otztal Alps in Austria, a fun yet challenging adventure where we will ascend several summits, visit magnificent glaciers, descend down mountains on some of the freshest and pristine snow imaginable, and finally, **climb the summit of the towering Wildspitze, the second highest mountain in Austria.**

The Otztal Alps are located in the South of Austria, in the state of Tyrol, and have long been renowned for the wide range of winter outdoor activities that one can indulge in there. Its massive spread means there is **ample space and a wide array of mountains on which to ski tour on, and conditions are ideal most days.**

We meet at 9am on the first morning in the village of Obergurgl, and we begin the tour in earnest with an ascent to the Langtalereck hut above the Eisjochl.

The subsequent 2 days will be spent first descending to the Schalf Ferner, before **ascending to the summit of the mighty Similaun**, which includes a tricky last section involving getting over a ridge whilst carrying our skis in a rucksack.

We then drive to the Mitterkaseralm in South Tyrol, where we will stay the night in **the Bella Vista Hut, which includes a relaxing sauna and hot tub!**

The next two days will be centred around the mesmerizing White Ball summit via a glacier, **a delightful looking stretch of snow and ice** which we will climb over before climbing up the Fluchtkogel on the penultimate day.

The final day is spent tackling the ascent of the magnificent Wildspitze, a grueling climb which is well worth it once we reach the top, as **the views are incredible and remarkable** with the scenery of the large valleys and mountain tops stretching out before you taking the breath away.

We finish everything later that day when we head back to the start point, hopefully having made memories to last a lifetime and made you fall in love with the Otztal Alps even more.

**Ski touring in the Otztal Alps is a once-in-a-lifetime experience – book now so you don’t miss out!**

Meet in the village of Obergurgl, ascend to the Langtalereck hut, spend the night in hut

Meet and begin

Continue on Schalfkogel, descend to the Shalf Ferner, spend the night in Similaun Hut

Similaun

Climb to the summit of Similaun, drive to the Mitterkaseralm, continue driving to Kurzras, gondola up to the Bella Vista Hut, stay the night in hut

Ascend Similaun

Start at the Teufelsegg, ascend to White Ball summit via glacier, descend to the Hochjoch hospice

White Ball

Climb the Fluchtkogel, descend to the Vernagt Hut, stay night in hut

Climb the Fluchtkogel

Ascend the Wildspitze, finish back at starting point

Ascend Wildspitze

Join Michael, an IFMGA-certified guide, who will lead you on this exhilarating 6-day ski touring adventure in the truly epic Otztal Alps, Austria, a stunningly beautiful region full of amazing snow, breathtaking views and Austria’s second highest mountain, the majestic Wildspitze.

Ski touring in the Ötztal Alps, 6 days with Wildspitze ascent. 6-day trip. IFMGA guide

https://www.upanddown.at/portfolio-item/oetztaler-skitourenwoche/?lang=en

Ski touring in the Ötztal Alps, 6 days with Wildspitze ascent

### **I have the honor to propose you this amazing ski touring program in Oetztal, a ski jewel of the Alps!**

**Oetztal** is a valley located in the south of **Austrian Tyrol**, near the Italian and Swiss border, with excellent mountain lodges and memorable ski descents.

As you may know, Austria is an alpine country par excellence. It has fantastic ski options **for those who love the multi-day hut to hut programs**. I think that Oetztal is one of those places that every mountain skier should visit once in life.

Furthermore, the valley is surrounded by worldwide famous massifs as the Silvretta, the Ortles-Cevedale, the Stubai, the Zillertal and the Lechateler. So, with good weather, the views are really unbeatable.

The Wildspitze, at 3,772 meters, is the highest peak of the massif with numerous sub-peaks of more than 3000 meters. In addition, during the ski tour we will also find a great number of glaciers covering almost all the valley. The largest and most impressive one is the **Hintereisferner**, known as the longest in the area.

I can lead a group of **4 skiers minimum and 6 as maximum**. The perfect season to come to Austrian Tyrol is from March till May.

All the participants must have a good fitness level and some previous experience in ski touring. Moreover, you have to bring your own technical equipment. If someone does not have arva + shovel + probe I can get it.

**So, what are you waiting for to contact me? I am here, ready to guide through the most outstanding descents of Oetztal!**

Trip to Tyrol. Possibility to travel by plane to Munich or Isnbruck. Also in private vehicles. Let’s decide.

Meeting point

Arrival in Tyrol. Village of Ober-Gurgl at 1930 m. Climb to Langtalereck Hütte 2438 m, 3 hours. First day of the tour with appreciable altitude change and supreme skiing.

Langtalereck hutte - Schalfkogel Joch - Martin Busch Hütte

Today we will ascend the first summit of the tour, leaving the skis below and reaching it with piolet and crampons. The Similaun hutte is in Italy, change of country for one day!

Martin Busch Hutte - Similaun Peak - Similaun Hütte

A glacier crossing without difficulty. The hut is a beautiful place and provides a hot shower.

Similaun Hütte -Hauslabjoch - Schöne Aussicht (Bella Vista) Hütte.

Good descent by a track to the base to catch a cable way up to 3020 meters of height. We then reach the Teufelsegg Joch. After descending, we continue towards the summit of the Weisskugel, the highest of Tyrol. There is a medium-difficulty climb to reach the top. Beautiful views of all Austrian Tyrol.  
The last climb (20 min) is done with the skis in the backpack to the mountain hut, a nice house with a mountain climbing museum!

Schöne Aussicht hutte - Weisskugel Peak - Hochjoch Hospiz

Today it’s time to a glacier crossing, without technical difficulty. We’ll reach our next refuge, more modern than the previous one and really impressive.

Hochjoch Hospiz - Vernagt Hütte 

Ascent of the highest summit of the massif and descent to the Vernagt Hutte.

Ascension to the Wildspitze (3.772m) - Vernagt Hütte

Descent to the Vent valley and end of the program.

Vent

A unique week ski touring among the most incredible spots of the Oetztal valley, in company with Martin, a IFMGA certified mountain guide from Spain.

Oetztal ski touring week, in Austrian Tyrol. 8-day trip. UIAGM guide

http://martinelorza.com/es/salidas-guiadas/alpes/esqui-de-montana/oetztal-con-esquis-tirol-austriaco/

Oetztal ski touring week, in Austrian Tyrol

Join me to the summit of the highest mountain in **North** **Tyrol**, **Wildspitze (3,770m)**.

Located in the **Otztal Alps**, **Wildspitze** is the second highest mountain in all of Austria, after **Grossglockner (3,798m)**. However, don't let second place dissuade you because this is an amazing mountain. And what makes this trek to the summit even more incredible is that you will you be doing it with **skis** on your feet.

That's right. You will be **Skiing** to the **Summit** of one of the most impressive mountains in the **Alps**. You will be gliding up, through, and down, the gorgeous, snowy slopes of **Wildspitze**. And you can be sure that when ascending a mountain with the word **Wild** in it, with **Skis** on your feet, you are going to have an amazing time.

The route to the summit will begin along the tracks of **Pitztaler Gletscherskigebiets** where we will go up to **Mittelbergjoch.** From there we will only have about an **800 Meter Ascent** to the **Summit**. Finally, after absorbing the beautiful view atop the mountain, we will make our way back down to the **Pitztaler**. During the **2000 Meter Descent**, we will also go over the beautiful **Taschach Glacier**.

**So come, join me on this amazing ascent to the top of the Wildspitze Mountain. And enjoy the thrill of doing it while skiing on this magnificent mountain's waves of powder white slopes.**

**I'll be awaiting your message.**

And if you are interested in joining me on an ascent of the highest mountain in **South Tyrol** in **Northern Italy**. You can join me on a **2-Day Trek** to the summit of the [**Ortler Mountain (3,905m)**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ortler-3905m-climbing-south-tyrol/).

8 Uhr Gletscherexpress Valley Station in the farthest Pitztal.

Take a Skiing tour to the summit of the Wildspitze mountain, the second highest mountain in all of Austria, with IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide, Rudi.

Wildspitze Guided Ski Ascent. 1-day trip. Certified guide

http://www.alpinschule-augsburg.de/skitouren-anfrage/events/tagesskitour-wildspitze-3768m-hoechster-berg-tirols.html

Wildspitze Guided Ski Ascent

**Solden is located in the Otztal valley, in Tyrol, Austria. I invite you to join me in a multi-day freeeride program to explore the vast slopes in the area.** 

For many skiers, riding in open terrain is the best possible way of skiing. What can be more beautiful than to mark the first lines in infinite virgin powder?

Freeriding requires a good ski level. You need to feel comfortable on the slopes and to be eager to face a new challenge.

I will choose the right terrain for you according to your level as well as the snow conditions. I will teach you important techniques, and avalanche training. Join me in the discovery of the world of powder in the Silvretta Alps!

During the long and rewarding ski days, we will ride in free terrain. The days also include avalanche training. Then in the evening we will analyze videos to improve techniques.

Please note that although the price is set per day, this program is for a minimum of 3 days.

**Interested in this freeride program in Austria? Then get in touch with me and specify if you want to leave for 3 or more days. You will have the time of your life!** If you are looking for a ski touring program in Austria, [check out this one from the Jamtalhutte](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/4-day-silvretta-alps-traverse/).

Eager to leave your mark on virgin powder snow? This freeride program in Solden, in the Silvretta Alps, is perfect for you! With Jan, IFMGA certified guide.

Guided freeride skiing in Solden, Austria. Off piste skiing trip. IFMGA guide

http://www.skialpovaskola.cz/skialpove-tury-a-freeride/rakousko/freeride

Guided freeride skiing in Solden, Austria

**The Wiesbadenerhutte (Wiesbadener hut) is located at the Oetzal valley, in the Silvretta Alps. It is the perfect starting point for fantastic ski touring itineraries.** 

In this occasion, I organized a 4-day ski touring trip in Silvretta Alps, in Austria, staying at the Wiesbadenerhutte. The hut is easily accessible and the surrounding terrains are fantastic. For example there is Piz Buin, Silvrettahorn and Dreiländerspitze. In particular, Piz Buin (3312m) is the most popular peak in the region for skiers as well as mountaineers.

The flat and wide glaciers will allow you to enjoy ski touring here, putting in practice all your skills. The area is famous for the great quality and quantity of snow. Since the glaciers are wide, there is a lot of virgin terrain. Besides, the descents are long and varied.

You can not get it wrong with this tour! Join me to explore the hidden corners of the Silvretta Alps with our skis on.

**Interested in these 4 ski touring days? Then do not hesitate to get in touch with me! I would love to guide you up there.** [The Giant Mountains, in Czech Republic, are another fantastic destination for ski touring](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ski-touring-giant-mountains/). You can check it out!

Early departure from the Silvrettastausee Dam to the Wiesbadenerhüte Chalet in Ochsental Valley. After getting settled and a short rest, we do a light hike.

Arrival and hike

We go to Dreilanderspitze and cross the ridge to the Hinterjamjoch saddle. A long and fantastic downhill ride to the Jamtalferner Glacier. Then we go up to the Tirolerscharte saddle and descend skiing.

Hinterjamjoch saddle - Tirolerscharte saddle

Depending on the conditions, we will either go to Piz Puin or to Silvrettahorn

Piz Buin or Silvrettahorn

On the last day we go to Rauherkopf and the Bielatal valley. Then we return to Silvrettastause.

Rauherkopf - Bielatal valley

The Silvretta Alps, in Austria, are fantastic for ski touring. Join Jan, IFMGA certified mountain guide, to explore Piz Buin, Silvrettahorn and more!

Ski touring from Wiesbadenerhutte, Silvretta Alps. 4-day trip. IFMGA guide

http://www.skialpovaskola.cz/skialpove-tury-a-freeride/rakousko/silvretta-z-wiesbadenerh__tte

Ski touring from Wiesbadenerhutte, Silvretta Alps

#### I have the immense honor to share with you this proposal. It’s a 5-day hut to hut guided ski tour in Ötztal.

As you may know, **Ötztal is an alpine valley** located in the Austrian lands of **Tyrol**. The mountains around this great valley are popular with both mountaineers and skiers. That is why **Ötztal is considered one of the most popular ski touring spots of the Eastern Alps**.

On the way to the _**Alpenhauptkamm**_ you can also enjoy a variety of high summits. Among them, there are the amazing Similaun, Weißkugel and the Wildspitze. Moreover, we’ll start and end this ski tour at the **Bergsteiger Dorf Vent**, what makes this excursion a perfect round circuit.

Just after leaving Vent, the first great destination to see is the 3600-meter Similaun. However, this peak will be climbed on the second day after a night in the Similaun hut, at 3.019 meters of altitude. Then,  we continue by passing the Ötzifundstelle to the Schönen Aussichts hut, where even a sauna awaits us!

On the third day, it’s time for the White Ball (3.738 meters high). Afterwards, we’ll do a long descent to the Hochjochhospiz Hut (2.412 m).

The next day takes us over the escape creek to the 2755-meter Vernagt hut. The crowning end is **the ascent of the Wildspitze** (at 3.770 meter of height) and the 1.800-meter-long descent back to Vent!

The complete itinerary can be found at the bottom of this description. If you are wondering about the ski level, let me tell you that this ski touring area has slopes of no more than 30°. However, take into account **we must walk about 7 hours per day** so a good physical shape is really necessary.

**So, if you are planning to come to Austria and are looking for a big ski touring trip, Ötztal is your destiny. Contact me now!**

Our meeting point will be Vent at 10:00 AM. Then, we start ascending to the **Niedertal Similaun mountain hut** (3.019 meters).

NIEDERTAL SIMILAUN

Early in the morning we’ll head to the 3600-meter peak of **Similaun**. First, we’ll pass Niederjochferner and then, the west ridge to the summit. After about 700 meters of negative altitude we’ll reach to the Hauslabjoch. From there a new short ascent will take us to the Hochjochferner Hut, where we’ll spend the night.

SIMALAUN SUMMIT DAY

Today it’s time to the **White Ball**. It is the second highest peak of Tyrol. After a short ascend we will reach the Hintereisferner. From this place we start the ascent to the White Ball, over the 1000 meters of altitude. During the last few meters we will need to use crampons. After descending through the Hintereisfer we’ll be at the **Hochjochhospiz Hut** (2.412 m). Overnight staying in there.

WHITE BALL

Our next goal will be the beautiful Skigipfel Fluchtkogel (at 3.500 meters). We’ll pass behind the Hochjochhospiz hut and after a short descent we’ll be  on the plateau of the Ferner wall. We continue along the east ridge of Fluchtkogel. The way down will be across the Winterjöchl.

SKIGIPFEL FLUCHTKOGEL

The last day! Today we will ascend to **the Wildspitze** (3.768 m). It is the highest mountain of Tyrol! With a light baggage it goes up to the Brochkogeljoch (3423m) and over the Taschachferner to the Wildspitze. On the top we’ll have a great view of the Ötztal and the Venter-Runde. From now on it is almost downhill. Past the Vernaghütte, where we take our remaining luggage, we are heading towards our starting point Vent.

THE WILDSPITZE

Ötztal is a destination you can not miss if you love ski touring. Join a certified guide!

Ötztal 5-day hut to hut guided ski tour. 5-day trip. IFMGA guide

http://www.alpinschule-augsburg.de/skitouren-anfrage/events/venter-runde-im-oetztal.html

Ötztal 5-day hut to hut guided ski tour

### **Let’s enjoy together the awesome ski touring circuit in the Ötztal valley!**

I have the big pleasure to invite you to live **5 unforgettable days** skiing around the most amazing points of the Ötztal valley. It is an alpine valley of Tyrol which separates the Stubai Alps from the Ötztal Alps.

As that valley is formed by the Alps’ main chain, it has several glaciers and amazing peaks like the **Similaun** or the **Weißkugel**. All its surrounding mountains are also very popular among skiers and mountaineers from all around the world.

This ski tour takes places during the month of March. I can lead a group of **maximum 5 guests**. Generally, 5 days are enough to ski around the main spots of the Ötztal valley. However, I can add some extra days in case you wish that.

All the members of the group need to be comfortable on **all kind of backcountry terrains**. Furthermore, it’s mandatory to have a good fitness level to ascend for about 8 hours per day. 

At the end of this page you can find more details about the day-by-day itinerary of the program.

**If you want to start with the reservation process, please fill the form and contact me. I will be happy to lead this fantastic ski touring expedition through the Ötztal valley!**

Our meeting point will be in **Vent**. There we will check and distribute all the equipment before heading off up to the Martin Busch Hut (2501m). Upon arrival, we will check into the accommodation before refreshing some avalanche transceiver searching skills. In the evening, we will have a talk about the plan for the next days.

Vent - Martin Busch Hut

We will start our first summit attempt towards the Similaun (3606m). The gentle glacier lead us up nicely to the steeper slopes of the summit. Then, we will move in direction to the Similaun Hut, where we will spend our second night in the mountains.

Similaun Summit

Today we will go to the finding place of Ötzi, the Ice Man. He was found not far from the hut across the Italian border.

On the way, we can decide if we also make a summit or not. A possible option is the Finail Spitze (3514m). The glacier underneath the summit leads down towards the Hochjoch Hospiz, which we will reach after a short climb.

Finail Spitze

If conditions allow, we will reach the summit of the Fluchtkogel (3497m). This can be done by various ascent routes, either a steep slope or a wide open glacier. We will make use of the harnesses and ropes to ascend the steepest and most exposed passages. After the summit attack, we will have a never ending glacier descent down to the Vernagt hut (2755m).

Fluchtkogel - Vernagt hut

On the final day we will conquer the second highest peak in Austria, the Wildspitze (3768m). Via the Brochkogel, the route leads to the higher plateaus of the glacier until we get a first glance of the summit. In the final meters we leave our skis behind and scramble up the easy ridge. The descent to Vent is long and variable with some abseiling included!

Once back in Vent, the program ends with a well-deserved Austrian coffee and cake!

Wildspitze

Enjoy challenging tours with long powder runs in the Ötztal valley, close to Vent, in Austria. You will have the most professional company with Andreas.

Ötztal Valley 5-day guided ski touring trip. 5-day trip. Certified guide

http://www.mountainguide.at/en/winterprogram/winter-tours/?nid=81622

Ötztal Valley 5-day guided ski touring trip

I invite you to join me in a great ski tour day to the amazing **Wildspitze (3770 m),** the highest mountain in North Tyrol!

This peak, located in the **Otztal Alps,** is also **Austria's second highest mountain**, after the Grossglockner (3798 m).

The tour is easily accesible as a day trip thanks to the **Pitztaler Glacier cableway (3440 m).** So, we will take the first Pitz-Express and then continue to the Mittelbergjoch glacier (3166 m). After that, we will have a short descent to the Taschach glacier. And this is where the actual climb begins!

We will have **an ascent of 800 metres to the Wildspitze summit**. It will take us about 3 hours. We will be able to see a huge cross on top of the mountain, that was erected in 1933. Most important, we will enjoy a spectacular panorama view!

Then, a **breathtaking descent of 2000 meters** awaits us! We will go over the amazing Taschach Glacier, pass the Taschachhaus Hut and finally get to our tour starting point.

In order to join this tour, you must be **able to ski on all type of snow** and in partly steep terrain. Also, you need to be in very good shape!

**So join me in this amazing ski touring program in the Wildspitze! Contact me and I will give you more information. We will enjoy an unforgettable ski tour in this amazing mountain!**

I also offer another great 1-day ski tour in the [**Schlieferspitze**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ski-touring-day-in-the-schlieferspitze-high-tauern/), in the Hight Tauern mountain range.

Maria, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, will take you in this great ski tour to the Wildspizte Summit (3770 m), the highest mountain in North Tyrol.

Wildspitze summit guided ski touring trip, North Tyrol. 1-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

https://www.gipfelreich.at/winter/skitouren/wildspitze/

Wildspitze summit guided ski touring trip, North Tyrol

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