Ski traverse
EASTERN ALPS
Hochtirol
Südtirolalpin
State-certified mountain and ski guides IFMGA
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Tour duration:
6 days
Hochtirol – Skidurchquerung
From the Ahrntal to the Großglockner, the Hoch Tirol crosses the Hohe Tauern.
Difficulty ZS+ · 6 days · Hohe Tauern
Hoch Tirol - ski tour: over 6 days, this long ski traverse takes us from the Ahrntal in South Tyrol to the Großglockner in East Tyrol. On this wonderful route we also climb some of Austria's most beautiful and impressive mountains: the Großer Geiger, Großvenediger, Stubacher Sonnblick, Granatspitze and the Großglockner.
Rewarding ski descents, magnificent scenery and friendly, cosy huts await us over these days. An exceptionally beautiful ski traverse that is a great classic for good reason and belongs in the tour book of every keen ski mountaineer. If you are looking for a long, demanding and at the same time highly rewarding ski route through the Hohe Tauern, this is the one for you.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
'- Complete organisation and guiding by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations made in advance
Additional costs for participants:
'- 5x hut overnight stays with half board
- 2x taxi transfers (Kalser Tauernwirt - Lucknerhaus and Lucknerhaus - Kasern)
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Touring skis, skins, ski boots and ski poles can be rented on request
- Expenses (hut, cable car, taxi) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per item of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Ahrntal - Großglockner
Best time of year:
March - April
Duration:
6 days
Meeting point:
Kasern - Nature Park House car park
Requirements
Requirements:
'- Very good fitness for daily stages with up to 2,000 metres of ascent
- Solid kick turn technique
- Confident skiing on steeper slopes too (gradients of up to 40°)
- Sure-footedness for short summit climbs, including with crampons
PRICE
Participants:
max. 6 people
Price:
Tailor-made on request
Every tour is priced individually.
The price depends on factors including the duration and difficulty of the tour, group size, date, travel effort and scope of services.
You can find further information on our rates in our terms and conditions.
If you have any questions or need further information, just add them in the comment field of the enquiry form.
Before you send your request: please read the "important information" on the risks of mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
on request
PROGRAMME
Day 1: Over the cols
The starting point for the Hoch Tirol is the Nature Park House car park in Kasern, at the very head of the Ahrntal. From here we climb up over the Umbaltörl into East Tyrol. We then continue over the Reggentörl to our first overnight stop, the Essener Rostocker Hütte.
Walking time: 7.5 h | ↑ 1,750 m | ↓ 1,150 m | Difficulty: ZS
⌂ Essener Rostocker Hütte
Day 2: Großer Geiger
On the second day, amid spectacular scenery and an impressive backdrop, we continue from the Essener Rostocker Hütte towards the summit of the Großer Geiger. From there we descend via the Türmljoch to the Johannishütte, our next overnight stop.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 1,150 m | ↓ 1,250 m | Difficulty: ZS
⌂ Johannishütte
Day 3: Großvenediger
One of the absolute highlights awaits us on the third day: the ascent of the Großvenediger. From the Johannishütte we pass the Defreggerhaus up to the Reintörl and continue to the summit of Austria's fourth-highest mountain. Then comes a first-class descent all the way down to Innergschlöß. Many say it is the most beautiful valley head in the Eastern Alps - best we see for ourselves. Afterwards we continue a little further to the Matreier Tauernhaus, where we stay for the night.
Walking time: 7.5 h | ↑ 1,550 m | ↓ 2,150 m | Difficulty: WS
Day 4: Stubacher Sonnblick
Day 4 is a longer stage: from the Matreier Tauernhaus we climb up to the Dabersee and on to the Amertaler Höhe. A short descent into the Landecktal is followed by another ascent to the Granatscharte and on to the Stubacher Sonnblick. With the descent to the Rudolfshütte, this stage is done too.
Walking time: 7.5 h | ↑ 1,950 m | ↓ 1,250 m | Difficulty: ZS+
⌂ Rudolfshütte
Day 5: Granatspitze and hut
On the fifth day we start by climbing the Granatspitze. A long descent takes us down to the Dorfersee and out through the flat Dorfertal to the Kalser Taurerwirt. Here a taxi takes us to the Lucknerhaus. We refuel properly in the valley and then take the ascent to the Stüdlhütte at a relaxed pace.
Walking time: 8.5 h | ↑ 1,650 m | ↓ 1,600 m | Difficulty: ZS
⌂ Stüdlhütte
Day 6: Finale on the Großglockner
The best comes last: as the grand finale of the Hoch Tirol, the last day brings the ascent of the Großglockner - Austria's highest summit. It is also the most demanding stage, and as well as our skiing ability we will need sure-footedness on rock. The descent from the Adlersruhe via the Ködnitzkees to the Stüdlhütte and on down to the Lucknerhaus means this wonderful ski mountaineering traverse is slowly but surely drawing to a close.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 1,000 m | ↓ 1,900 m | Difficulty: ZS+
Any changes to the programme that may become necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, availability of accommodation, etc.) are always made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Who is the Hoch Tirol suitable for?
The Hoch Tirol is a difficult ski traverse for experienced ski mountaineers with very good fitness. You should enjoy long days with lots of vertical metres and be able to move confidently on skis in steeper terrain too.
What equipment do I need for the tour?
You need the usual ski touring equipment plus suitable ski crampons and a harness. You will receive the detailed packing list with your confirmation email. Any missing equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
How demanding is the finale on the Großglockner?
The last day, up the Großglockner, is the most demanding of the week. As well as solid skiing ability, sure-footedness on rock is important, because the finale calls for a little more technical attention than the previous stages.
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