Data: 10_14 april 2019
Five days of spectacular ski mountaineering crossing the high and beautiful peaks that crown the Ötztal.
Starting from the Val Senales which acts as a gateway that opens onto the vast glacial expanses of the Ötztal in Austria, avoiding such tortuous and long routes by car to reach it, we will touch with a wide choice of ski touring itineraries some of the most beautiful and highest peaks of Austria.
Weisskugel (White Ball) 3739m, Fluchtkogel 3500m, Wildspitze 3770m, Similaun 3597m are the tops peaks touched by the great Raid of ski mountaineering making the Ötztaler Alpen Ski Tour, an experience of the highest level.
Glacial environments always beautiful, capable and welcoming shelters, gradients and difficulties in climbing almost never excessive, descents always beautiful and interesting are the strength of this beautiful crossing.
Program:
Day 1: Crossing Maso Corto 2000m – WeissKugel 3739m – HochJochhospitz 2412.
Difference in height: 800m uphill – 1350m downhill
2nd day: Crossing HochJochhospitz 2412 – Fluchtkogel 3500m – Vernagt Hütte 2766m
Difference in height: 1100m uphill – 734m downhill
3rd day: Crossing Vernagt Hütte 2766m – Wildspitze 3770m – Vent 1900m
Difference in height: 1097m uphill – 1870m downhill
4th day: Ascent to the Ref. Similaun 3019m
Difference in height: 1119 uphill
5th day: Crossing Ref. Similaun 3019m – Similaun 3597m – Casera outside 1693m (Val di Fosse – Senales)
Difference in height: 600m uphill – 1904m downhill
1° – 2° days – Maps
3° day – Maps
4° – 5° days – Maps
Individual Equipments:
- Mountaineering ski and mountaineering boots
– Ski Skins in good condition
– Rampant adapted to the attack in use
– Telescopic poles (Also useful for air transport)
– Self-rescue set (Shovel, Artva, Probe, Thermal sheet)
– Harness, ice ax, crampons, 2 shoulder slings, 2 ring-type karabiners, GiGi plate
– Backpack max 30lt.
– Front stack
– Thermos
– Sunglasses and ski mask
– Protective cream + Lip stick
Advice on technical clothing:
- 1 shell in gore-tex or similar
– 1 feather or synthetic down jacket
– 1 Fleece or polartec type sweater
– 1 Ski mountaineering pants
– 1 pair of thermal tights
– 3 thermal and breathable intimates
– 2 pairs of ski touring thermal socks
– 2 pairs of warm gloves
– 1 pair of covers
– 1 cap
– 1 Buff bandana
Clothing and utilities for travel:
- CAI card – AVS – DAV -ecc…
– Bancomat card (I do not think accepted in the shelters – better cash) useful to Vent
– Mobile phone charger
Medicines
- There is a small collective pharmacy with a first aid kit for excursions
– Those who use special drugs or have particular problems (blisters, etc.) must have their own range of appropriate medicines
PRICES:
- BASE 5 PEOPLE – € 300.00
- BASE 4 PEOPLE – € 375.00
- BASE 3 PEOPLE – € 450.00
The price includes:
– Accompaniment 1 UIAGM Alpine Guide (5 days)
The fee does not include:
– Overnight Expenses
– Transportation or any cableway installations
– Life expenses of the Alpine Guide
Note:
We recommend a good physical preparation and good health, good spirit of adaptation to the circumstances: inconvenience and unforeseen travel, unfavorable weather, fatigue, prolonged coexistence with the companions.
Our MountainGuide:
Gianfranco Menotti
cell: +39-347-7031435
mail: dolomitiavventura2003@gmail.com