Ice climbing in Felbertauern and East Tyrol

Experience guided ice climbing in East Tyrol, with more than 100 ice and mixed routes located north and south of the Felbertauern Tunnel - , all led by experienced local guides who know the area inside out!

Private

+1 Days

Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

High

Intermediate

Description

With more than 100 ice and mixed routes of every length and difficulty,East Tyrol — north and south of the Felbertauern Tunnel — offers sustained climbing from mid-November through the end of March.

Perched at and south of the main Alpine ridge, these valleys largely escape the foehn — giving you an extended, ultra-reliable ice season with more climbable lines and far fewer canceled days.

Join us and climb the region’s best icefalls with seasoned local guides who know every flow and approach. We’ll choose routes that match your experience, fitness and the day’s conditions, and use the Felbertauern Tunnel to stay flexible — switching north or south sides quickly to maximize success on short trips.

Tackle single-pitch classics or take on bold multi-pitch testpieces — with expert coaching, pinpoint route selection, and seamless logistics so you can climb with complete focus.

Feel the rush, sharpen your skills, and leave the planning to our team. Book your guided ice-climbing adventure now!

Price includes

Price details

Included in the price
* Professional guidance and coaching by statecertified mountain and ski guides
* All shared technical equipment (ropes, ice screws, and safety hardware)
* Personal climbing gear: harness, helmet, ice tools, and crampons
* All standard expenses related to the guide during the course
Not included in the price
* Travel to and from the destination
* Local transfers to the ice climbing areas and icefalls
* Accommodation before, during, or after the course
* Travel costs of the mountain guide
* Accommodation for the mountain guide on programs lasting two days or more
* Travel, medical, or cancellation insurance
* Personal clothing and climbing apparel
* Tips (optional)

Meeting point

The Felbertauern area and East Tyrol sit in the Eastern Alps between Carinthia, South Tyrol, Salzburg and Friuli. From the Inn Valley or Tauern motorways you can reach the gates of East Tyrol in about 45 minutes. Icefall approaches take roughly 5–90 minutes, and in late autumn/early winter many routes are often snow-free—making access easier.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ice climbing in Felbertauern and East Tyrol

On arrival in the Felbertauern / East Tyrol region we’ll offer a tailored programme. Our experienced ice guides pick the best icefall for your skill, fitness, weather and avalanche conditions.

Thanks to the area’s remoteness from major motorways, routes stay uncrowded—even on weekends. We run one- and multi-day tours at no extra cost; contact us to plan your trip!

Details

Accommodation

Accommodation and meals are not included. The Matrei Tauernhaus is an ideal base for the East Tyrolean Ice Park, and there are many other lodging options in Matrei and across East Tyrol. Book early—places often fill up in high season (Christmas and February–March).

Equipment you will need to bring

We recommend dressing in lightweight layers of varying thickness, using a classic “onion system” to regulate warmth and comfort. Avoid cotton, as it retains moisture and becomes cold when wet. Ski touring clothing is ideal for these conditions. Our suggestion: warm merino base layers combined with a quick-insulating down jacket for optimal heat retention.

About the guide

Isidor

Languages

English | German

Certificates

IFMGA

What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

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