Ski tours in Pitztal: an insider tip!
Ski tours in Pitztal: an insider tip!
Hochzeiger ski resort, Pitztal Glacier as well as Kaunergrat Nature Park are ideal for ski tours, regardless of whether you are a beginner or advanced learner.
Ski tours in Pitztal
The so-called Ötztaler Alps, to which the mountain world of the Pitztal geographically belongs, offer wild natural experiences without hectic and stress. Guided tours as well as courses for beginners and advanced ski tourers will give everyone the opportunity to experience the adventure "Ski Tour" in the Pitztal.
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Dynafit Ski Touring Park at Pitztal Glacier
• Ascent tracks of three difficulty levels (blue, red, black)
• Varied tour lengths and elevation profiles
• Exclusively in the secured ski area
• From mid-September through late April
• Ideal for beginners, ambitious sportspeople and ski touring athletes
• Beginners' lesson guided by certified Pitztal ski instructors and mountain guides
• DYNAFIT equipment test material available at Ski Rental - Intersport Huter directly on Pitztal Glacier
Beginner Route
Kogel Route - Blue
From the Glacier Restaurant at the top station of Pitztal's Gletscherexpress via a short downhill stretch (about 50 m) to the tour's starting point at the base station of Brunnenkogel T-bar lift.
Characteristics and Description:
Blue Piste – Easy ski tour along the ski run
The ascent route follows exactly the ski piste number 20 on a moderately climbing route, starting at the T-bar lift's base station and leading along the right edge of the ski run (seen from the valley). After about 500 m the ascent route leaves the ski run, joining a separate ascent track towards a short steep slope between the ski piste and the jagged mountain saddle. After this strenuous climb you reach a level area where the route crosses the ski run towards its left side (seen from the valley). Here you continue on the groomed ascent track between the ski lift and the T-bar lift until you get to the lift's top station.
Mittelstation Route - red
Ferner Route - Red
From the Glacier Restaurant at the top station of Pitztal's Gletscherexpress via a short downhill stretch on ski piste number 25 to Gletschersee base station of Mittelbergbahn. The ascent route starts right at the base station next to the signpost.
Characteristics and Description:
Red Piste – Intermediate ski tour along the ski run
From the starting point at the Gletschersee chair lift base station you keep to the left edge of the ski run (seen from the valley) on ski piste number 36. Right at the start, close to the base station, there is a very tricky narrow section covering about 50 meters. Watch out for oncoming sportspeople. After another 500-meter stretch the ascent route travels along the ski piste number 36. A moderately climbing section in the lower third is followed by a separate ascent track, leaving behind the ski run. Shortly before you reach the top station of Mittelbergbahn, in the surroundings of Mittelbergjoch saddle, you reach the ski piste number 36 again. A last but pleasant ascent on the left edge of the ski run (seen from the valley) takes you to the top station of Mittelbergbahn. A very lovely route just perfect for slightly advanced ski touring fans.
Cappuccino Route - Black
From the Glacier Restaurant at the top station of Pitztal's Gletscherexpress via a short downhill stretch (about 50 m) to the tour's starting point at the base station of Brunnenkogel T-bar lift.
Characteristics and Description:
Black Piste - Difficult ski tour along the ski run with very steep sections.
Moderately ascending route at the beginning, on the left of Brunnenkogel lift (seen from the valley) along the separate ascent track. After about 500 m you turn left (seen from the valley) and follow the ski piste number 26. Keep to the left edge of the ski run (seen from the valley). The permanently rising trail becomes steeper and steeper in the upper third. At the end of the strenuous climb you reach a small ski route, follow it for about 200 m on its right edge. Then turn left and head towards the top station of the Wildspitzbahn, always following the right edge of the ski run. Enough Alpine experience and a full set of ski touring equipment are absolutely required on this tour: suitable only for expert ski mountaineers! High danger of glacier crevasses outside the marked ascent track and secured ski runs. Never leave the signposted and secured ski area due to Alpine hazards.
Sechszeiger Route - black
Ski tours Hochzeiger
A winter experience for nature lovers:
ski tours at Hochzeiger
Ski tours in Tyrol are increasingly popular with nature lovers. A ski tour at Hochzeiger in Pitztal offers an ascent through sun-kissed hilly terrain, a summit experience using your own muscle power and a break from the hurly-burly of everyday life.
Hochzeiger ski tour for beginners
Once a week Hochzeiger ski school offers a beginner’s ski tour at Hochzeiger for those who wish to try out ski touring in Pitztal. During this Hochzeiger ski tour, the ski guides explain how participants should use their touring equipment, give tips and advice regarding different ascent techniques in free ski terrain and also give an introduction to assessing avalanche risks.
A beginner’s ski tour at Hochzeiger starts at the intermediate station at 2,000 metres. From there, it follows along the ascent track to Zollberg at 2,225 metres. Depending on the wishes of the ski tour participants the descent can either be skied on the ski slope or off-piste.
| Date: | every Wednesday |
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| Duration: | 2,5 to 3 hours |
| Requirements: | Minimum age of 15; confident skiing of red runs |
| Equipment included: | Touring ski, ski skins and avalanche transceiver equipment |
| Equipment required: | ski poles, ski helmet, ski goggles, weather appropriate clothing |
| Price: | € 59,00 per person |
| Bookings: | Hochzeiger ski school info@skischule-hochzeiger.com deadline for registration is the day before at 5 pm |
Hochzeiger ski tour “Summit attempt”
For experienced ski touring fans Hochzeiger ski school offers several guided ski tours in Pitztal. A popular ski tour is a route up to the Hochzeiger summit cross at 2,540 metres, the local eponymous mountain at Hochzeiger ski resort. These tours can be booked with a minimum of three participants. After a joint ascent, participants are rewarded with fantastic 360 degree panoramic views followed by a deep powder downhill ski through a landscape of pristine nature.
| Date: | By arrangement, depending on avalanche situation |
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| Minimum number of participants: | 3 participants |
| Duration: | 3 to 4 hours |
| Requirements: | Minimum age of 15; confident skiing of black runs |
| Equipment included: | Touring ski, ski skins and avalanche transceiver equipment |
| Equipment required: | Backpack, ski poles, ski helmet, ski goggles, weather appropriate clothing |
| Bookings: | Hochzeiger ski school info@skischule-hochzeiger.com |
Conquering the nearby 3,000 m high Peaks
Ski Tours at Pitztal Glacier
Breathtaking Ski Tours to Pitztal's surrounding peaks above 3,000 meters altitude
Indulge in the picture-book glacier scenery far away from busy ski slopes: The Gletscherexpress top station at 2,840 m makes a perfect starting point for varied ski mountaineering tours beyond three thousand meters altitude. Within a single day you can reach many rewarding mountains and peaks in the surroundings of Pitztal Glacier. Modern mountain lifts whisk you uphill effortlessly – followed by superb ski tour ascents and excellent downhill skiing in the wide open terrain of Tirol's Rooftop.
More detailed information on ski mountaineering tours within the Pitztal Glacier Region and Rifflsee available at the local Mountain Sport Schools:
- Pitztal Mountain Guide Office
- Pitztal Ski School – Freeriding Offers
- Alpine Adventure - Alfi Dvorak
Recommended ski tours starting at Pitztal Glacier
- Wildspitze
- Brochkogel
- Linker Fernerkogel
Splendid Mountain Routes around Scenic Rifflsee
The pristine Rifflsee Ski Area has many breathtaking ski tours and secluded backcountry routes accessible as soon as the ski area opens its doors (December).
- K2 3,250 m
- Rostizkogel 3,394 m
- Schneidiges Wandle 3,357 m
- Rostizjoch 3,083 m
- Wurmtaler Kopf 3,225 m
- Wurmtaler Joch 3,089 m
- Rotschliff Kogel 3,000 m
Fabulous Rifflsee is also the crossing point towards Kaunertal Valley via Rostizjoch, and via Wurmtaler Joch.
More detailed information about panoramic ski tours in the Rifflsee Area available from the local outdoor pros
Pitztal Mountain Guide Office
Pitztal Ski School – Freeriding Offers
Alpine Adventure - Alfi Dvorak
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