Ski mountaineering tour
ORTLER
Ski mountaineering tour
Südtirolalpin
State-certified mountain and ski guides IFMGA
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Tour duration:
1 day
Ortler – Skihochtour
From Trafoi up the Ortler – one of the truly great ski mountaineering tours of the Eastern Alps.
3,905 m · Difficulty S · 2 days · Ortler, South Tyrol
From Trafoi up the Ortler: one of the truly great and impressive ski mountaineering tours of the Eastern Alps. Very fit ski mountaineers can climb South Tyrol's highest mountain as a day tour, but the version with an overnight stay at the Berglhütte is more sensible and the one we recommend.
After all, the tour is long and demanding. In total there are 2,300 vertical metres to cover, plus technically demanding sections such as the Trafoier Eisrinne and the Bärenloch, which call for solid ski technique and good conditions.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
'- Complete organisation and guiding by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs for participants:
'- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Touring skis, skins, ski boots and ski poles can be rented on request
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per item)
Facts
Location:
Ortler Group
Best time of year:
March - April
Duration:
1 day
Meeting point:
Trafoi, Drei Brunnen car park
Requirements
Requirements:
'- Long ski mountaineering tour: stamina for 1,800 metres of ascent (if you want to do this tour in a single day, it is 2,300 metres of ascent)
- Confident skiing on the piste is a prerequisite for this tour: slopes steeper than 40° have to be tackled in the Eisrinne
- Confident kick-turn technique
PRICE
Participants:
max. 3 people
Price:
Tailor-made on request
Every tour is priced individually.
Among other things, the price depends on the duration and difficulty of the tour, group size, date, travel effort and scope of services.
You can find more 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: Approach to the hut
The meeting and starting point for climbing the Ortler on skis is the Drei Brunnen car park near Trafoi. An alternative meeting point can also be arranged when booking, and we will then drive to the starting point together. After a short equipment check, we climb up to the Berglhütte, where you have the option of staying overnight and splitting this long tour over two days.
Walking time: 1.5 h | ↑ 600 m
⌂ Berglhütte (2,188 m)
Day 2: Ortler on skis
The next day we head high up from the Berglhütte onto the Ortler, the highest summit in South Tyrol. Via the crux in the Trafoier Eisrinne, the route continues to the Bärenloch and up onto the Kanzel, where the bivouac is located. We then continue across the Oberer Ortlerferner glacier to the summit. The descent first follows the ascent track back to the Berglhütte. Then, depending on the snow conditions, we ski either through the Pleissenbachschlucht gorge or along the summer path back to the starting point at Drei Brunnen. A long and demanding ski mountaineering tour up the highest peak in the Land of Tyrol – as the Ortler was known at the time of its first ascent in 1804.
Total time: 8 h | ↑ 1,700 m | ↓ 2,300 m | Difficulty: S
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)
How demanding is the ski mountaineering tour up the Ortler?
The tour up the Ortler is a demanding ski mountaineering tour for ski mountaineers with very good stamina. The Trafoier Eisrinne in particular calls for solid ski technique, concentration and good conditions.
Do we stay overnight at the Berglhütte?
Yes, this version includes an overnight stay at the Berglhütte. This sensibly splits the long tour over two days, so the summit day on the Ortler can be tackled at a better pace.
What equipment do I need for the tour?
The detailed packing list comes with the confirmation email. Above all, you need a complete set of ski touring equipment and suitable ski crampons. Any missing equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
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