Backcountry Skiing

Austria

“Compare and book a certified guide for your Wildspitze Backcountry Skiing trip with Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our Wildspitze Backcountry Skiing selection. The mountains are calling!


Wildspitze

Compare and book a certified guide for your Wildspitze Backcountry Skiing trip with Explore-Share.com: 1000+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 5000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our Wildspitze Backcountry Skiing selection. The mountains are calling!

Wildspitze Backcountry Skiing

Norway

Japan

Georgia

Italy

Canada

New Zealand

Iceland

Andorra

Chile

Finland

France

Slovenia

Switzerland

Argentina

Scotland

Kazakhstan

Sweden

Bulgaria

Peru

Running through the western tip of Austria, the Ötztaler Alps are home to some of this alpine country’s most incredible ski touring opportunities.

And there is no better way to experience them than by heading out on a hut-to-hut ski touring traverse along the popular Venter Runde!

Beginning in the idyllic mountain village of Vent, we will start the adventure by heading south, skiing through the high-quality powder of the  Ötztal valley until we reach the Similaun hut.

Getting an early start the following morning, we will skin our way up to the summit of Similaun, enjoying our first panoramic views of the surroundings before racing back down the other side and heading to the Bellavista hut in neighboring Italy. (We can also head up the Finalspitze instead of Similaun, if you like).

The following day, we’re up nice and early again in order to head up Weisskugelspitze before going on to the Hoch Joch Hospiz.

Our fourth day will be similar, we’ll wake up early and head up Fluchtkogel before continuing on to Fluchtkogel.

The final day of the trip is easily the highlight as we head up Wildspitze, the highest peak in the Ötztaler Alps, before returning to Vent.

While each day, we will enjoy spectacular views of our surroundings, this day will be the most scenic by far, a great way to remember Austria by!

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this incredible 5-day hut-to-hut ski touring adventure though Austria’s stunning Ötztaler Alps!

If you like the look of this trip then I think you may also enjoy my [6-day classic ski touring traverse of the Haute Route](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/classic-ski-tour-chamonix-to-zermatt/)!

Join Renato, a UIAGM-certified mountain guide, for his fun, thrilling and scenic 5-day hut-to-hut ski touring traverse through the Ötztaler Alps. Climb a different mountain peak in this idyllic part of Austria each day before racing back down on pristine powder.

5-day ski touring traverse of the Ötztaler Alps. 5-day trip. UIAGM guide

5-day ski touring traverse of the Ötztaler Alps

**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

Come with me to explore the stunning **Wildspitze**, the second highest mountain in the **Austrian Ötztal Alps**. With impressive slopes and views, you’ll love every minute of this trip.

Wildspitze is also the highest mountain in **Tyrol** and offers some of the most scenic routes for ski touring. For this exciting trip, we’ll climb to the summit at 3.768 meters and descend on the **Taschachferner**. We’ll have some incredible 2.000 meters of amazing ski and stunning views.

To make things easier for you, I organize the rental of technical equipment such as crampons, harnesses and carabiners, which are included in the price.

**If you are ready for a unique ski touring experience, send your request! I would love to guide you in through this Austrian wonder.**

If you are looking for other ski touring adventures, be sure to check out the one I offer to [Sonnblick](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/1-day-ski-touring-ascent-sonnblick/).

Enjoy a wonderful ski touring adventure in the beautiful Wildspitze, Austria with Mathias, a local IFMGA certified mountain guide.

Ski touring ascent in Wildspitze, Austria. 1-day trip. Certified guide

https://www.kitzalps-guide.com/de/winter/?nid=84486

Ski touring ascent in Wildspitze, Austria

#### 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

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

Aerial Sports

Cross-country skiing

Heliskiing and Catskiing

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Ice Climbing

Mountain Climbing

Mountain Biking

Nature Discovery

Rock Climbing

Snowshoeing

Splitboarding

Trail Running

Via Ferrata

Water Sports

Ecuador

Mexico

Spain

United States

Our experienced outdoor adventure team is ready to help you boost your experience and will assist you throughout the whole process, from the moment you choose a program until you return from your trip.

Our knowledgeable team is here to assist you at any moment throughout your adventure.

Need Assistance?

Name

Contact the guide


        Unfortunately {{firstName}} does not operate as a guide anymore on
        Explore-Share, but rest assured we have many others adventures and trips that are
        waiting for you!
      

We recommend similar trips available in

Guide's FAQ

I would like to receive the Explore-Share newsletter.

Stay up to date with the best programs. No spam, we promise.

Get your monthly dose of adventure inspiration in your mailbox!

Availability and Price

Required Level

Stay up-to-date on the best adventures.

Join our newsletter!

Sorry, we couldn't find any {{ activities }} trips in {{ location }} with those specifications

Wildspitze Backcountry Skiing: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Compare and book a certified guide for your Wildspitze Backcountry Skiing trip with Explore-Share.com: 1000+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 5000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our Wildspitze Backcountry Skiing selection. The mountains are calling!

Top backcountry skiing trips | Wildspitze

Need Assistance?

What people are saying about Backcountry Skiing | Wildspitze

Find more backcountry skiing trips in Austria

Need Assistance?

Join our newsletter!