Ski crossing
Hochtirol
The "Haute Route" of the Eastern Alps
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
1.200,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
From the Ahrntal to the Grossglockner, the Hoch Tirol runs through the Hohe Tauern.
Difficulty ZS+ · 6 days · Hohe Tauern
Hoch Tirol - ski tour: Over 6 days, this long ski traverse leads from the Ahrntal in South Tyrol to the Grossglockner in East Tyrol. On this wonderful route we will also climb some of Austria’s finest and most impressive mountains, including the Großer Geiger, Großvenediger, Stubacher Sonnblick, Granatspitze and the Grossglockner.
Rewarding ski descents, magnificent scenery, and friendly, cosy huts will accompany us throughout these days. An exceptionally beautiful ski traverse that is rightly considered a great classic and belongs in the tour book of every enthusiastic 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 exactly the right choice.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- 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 upon request
- Mountain guide expenses (hut, cable car, taxi)
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Ahrntal - Grossglockner
Best time of year:
March - April
Duration:
6 days
Meeting point:
Kasern - Nature Park House Parking
What you need
Requirements:
- Excellent fitness for day trips with up to 2,000 meters of ascent
- Solid switchback technique
- Safe descent even on steeper slopes (slopes up to 40°)
- Surefootedness for short summit climbs, even with crampons
PRICING
Participants:
max. 6 people
Prices:
1-4 people:
5-6 people:
on request
1.200,- €
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
upon request
PROGRAM
Day 1: Across the cols
The starting point for the Hoch Tirol is the car park at the nature park house in Kasern at the very end of the Ahrntal. From here we ascend via the Umbaltörl and reach East Tyrol. We then continue over the Reggentörl to the first stage destination, 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 alpine backdrop, we continue from the Essener Rostocker Hütte towards the summit of the Großer Geiger. From here we descend via the Türmljoch to the Johannishütte, our next stage destination.
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, climb to the Reintörl and continue to the summit of Austria’s fourth-highest mountain. Afterwards comes a descent of the highest order: all the way down to Innergschlöß. Many say it is the most beautiful valley head in the Eastern Alps - we shall see for ourselves. We then continue a little farther 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 brings a longer stage: from the Matreier Tauernhaus we climb up to the Dabersee and continue to the Amertaler Höhe. A short descent into the Landecktal is followed by another ascent to the Granatscharte and on to the Stubacher Sonnblick. After the descent down to the Rudolfshütte, this stage is complete as well.
Walking time: 7.5 h | ↑ 1,950 m | ↓ 1,250 m | Difficulty: ZS+
⌂ Rudolfshütte
Day 5: Granatspitze and hut
On the fifth day, we first climb 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 will refuel properly in the valley and take the following ascent to the Stüdlhütte at an easy pace.
Walking time: 8.5 h | ↑ 1,650 m | ↓ 1,600 m | Difficulty: ZS
⌂ Stüdlhütte
Day 6: Finale on the Grossglockner
Saving the best for last: as the grand finale of the Hoch Tirol, the final day brings the ascent of the Grossglockner - Austria’s highest summit. It is also the most demanding stage, and besides our skiing ability we will also need sure-footedness on rock. The following descent from the Adlersruhe via the Ködnitzkees to the Stüdlhütte and farther down to the Lucknerhaus means that this wonderful high-alpine ski traverse is slowly but surely coming to an end.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 1,000 m | ↓ 1,900 m | Difficulty: ZS+
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
Who is the Hoch Tirol suitable for?
The Hoch Tirol is a demanding ski traverse for experienced ski mountaineers with very good fitness. You should enjoy long days with plenty of ascent and be able to move confidently on skis even in steeper terrain.
What equipment do I need for the tour?
You need the usual ski touring equipment as well as suitable crampons for skis and a climbing harness. You will receive the detailed packing list with the confirmation email. Missing equipment can be hired from Südtirolalpin for a small wear fee.
How demanding is the finale on the Grossglockner?
The final day on the Grossglockner is the most demanding of the week. In addition to solid skiing ability, sure-footedness on rock is also important, because the finale requires a little more technical attention than the previous stages.
